Three substance use disorder programs in West Virginia are receiving $1.6 million in funding from the state.
The funding was announced by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities.
The funding includes $700,000 for a 10-bed long-term residential treatment program for women in Brooke County, $594,000 for a six-bed short-term residential treatment program for women in Mercer County and $398,000 for a recovery residence for women in the Institute area of Kanawha County.
The state said the funding supports recommendations from the Governor’s Advisory Council on Substance Abuse.