Mental Health Crisis Response And Mountain Valley Pipeline, Inside Appalachia

This week, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder often end up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, one year after the Mountain Valley Pipeline went into service, people who live directly in the pipeline’s path have received compensation. But not everyone. And, the Sacred Harp songbook gets an update for the first time since the early 1990s.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Jun. 30, 2025

With $8.7M Distributed, Inaugural Opioid Settlement Grant Distribution Halfway Done

At a board of directors meeting Monday, the West Virginia First Foundation provided updates on grant funding distribution to community groups that address addiction.

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Health & Science Maria Young, Mar. 28, 2025

Second Chance Grant Applicants Awarded $6 Million To Fight Opiate Addiction

Nearly 100 organizations across West Virginia have been awarded more than $6 million from the West Virginia First Foundation to support drug addiction prevention and recovery programs.

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Government Maria Young, Feb. 18, 2025

New AG Staffer Will Address Barriers To Substance Abuse Recovery Statewide

The W.Va. Attorney General's office has announced a new position: director of substance abuse prevention and recovery, held by a member of staff now in long term recovery.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Jan. 23, 2025

Purdue Pharma To Pay W.Va. $55M In Opioid Settlement

Thanks to a settlement with opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma and its owners, West Virginia will receive up to $55 million, said Attorney General J.B. McCuskey Thursday.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Dec. 23, 2024

First Round Of W.Va. Opioid Settlement Grants Announced

The West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF), responsible for dispersing West Virginia’s opioid settlement money, announced the...

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Dec. 18, 2024

Following His Resignation, Health Officer Reflects On 4 Years In W.Va. Government

After two years as West Virginia’s State Health Officer and four years working to improve the state’s health through the government, Dr. Matthew Christiansen resigned on Friday, Dec. 13. On Monday, he spoke with West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Health Reporter, Emily Rice about his time in state government and what the future may hold.

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