WV Behavioral Health @WVBHPA
The West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Association is committed to creating and sustaining healthy and secure communities. wvbehavioralhealth.org Charleston, WV Joined January 2013-
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We are thrilled to be at #NatCon2024! Every year, we look forward to networking with our counterparts throughout the country to move behavioral health forward!
We're happy to be at the Capitol today to co-host Recovery Advocacy Day with @AADCWV! We've had an incredible turnout and great engagement with our state lawmakers regarding pressing issues affecting the recovery landscape in our state.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual holiday luncheon! It was a perfect way to wrap-up a great year, and we are already looking ahead to 2024. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all!
Please join us for the 2024 Legislative Outlook Roundtable focusing on substance use disorder (SUD), treatment, prevention, and recovery on Tuesday, 12/12/23 from 11am - 2pm in the Governor's Conference Room. @wvhouse @wvsenate @wvlegislature
Thank you to our members for a beautiful dinner and conversation last night in Beckley! We were thrilled to be joined by state legislators, Sen. Roland Roberts, Sen. @JackDWoodrum, and Del. @kirby_for_house to discuss issues facing behavioral health in W.V. and finding solutions.
We want to thank our attendees and state legislators, @CharlesHorst95, @DelPaulEspinosa, Del. Wayne Clark, Del. Michael Hite, and @d_kump for joining us in Martinsburg for some coffee and conversation around solutions to improve behavioral health in West Virginia!
Do you know the warning signs for suicide?
Nancy @LauraGrego78450
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Norma @norma_landwehr_
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Brad Story @bradmhs07
78 Followers 137 Following @WVBHPA, WVU Alum, 49ers Faithful, Proud Mason & Shriner, Professional 3 putter. My opinions are my own!
Community Health degr.. @FalconCHEP
89 Followers 138 Following The Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in community-based programs.
Tristan Leavitt @leavittforwv
472 Followers 553 Following Proud husband, father of 5, and West Virginian by choice. Candidate for District 53 Delegate, bringing the experience to make government work for you.
Heather Glasko-Tully @HeatherTully
328 Followers 812 Following MSN, APRN, NP-C, FNP-BC, WVU Alum, Long-time ICU RN in a previous life, Wife, Nana x 5 ❤, Nicholas County Republican, Summersville Lake Lover
Sherri P Ferrell @SPFerrell_WV
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Royal Portwood @PortwoRoy
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Joetta Fenn @FeJoet
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Janett Morter @JanettMort
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Nathan T. Acosta (COU.. @ctrystr
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Caryn @levinson_caryn1
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Rockhousek9WV John Ju.. @rockhousek9
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Joe Greer @JoeGreerJr
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Craig P Blair @ElectCraigBlair
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Sammi Brown @hello_sammib
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833 Followers 310 Following Independent, fresh radio for Charleston, West Virginia and the world. Listen anywhere with our app on iTunes or Google Play.
Martina Bills @MartinaMBills
350 Followers 511 Following 📺 journalist | Pittsburgh born & raised | WV is home | @PointParkU grad
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Brandon Steele @BrandonSteeleWV
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Amelia Knisely @ameliaknisely
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WV springtime fan acc.. @Lisa_Asillie
3K Followers 4K Following Strong hiraeth for WV. Excessive user of the Appalachian "we" - a thing I made up. CCDEC.
Sarah @ser_zangey
382 Followers 2K Following Appalachian childless cat lady. Healthcare is a human right; mental healthcare is healthcare. Montani Semper Liberi. She/her.
Recovering journalist @HumbleHessler
3K Followers 717 Following Former reporter for the Herald-Dispatch | wannabe type A | She/her
Paul Saddler @atwill9797
69 Followers 462 Following
Chris Walters @ChrisWalters_WV
2K Followers 677 Following West Virginia Insurance Broker, Married to Elizabeth Walters, and proud Father of Aubrey and Wesley Walters.
Rick Saulle @rick_saulle
54 Followers 96 Following DO BETTER & BE BETTER every day, so that I can help others maximize their potential, while helping to reduce harm, protect communities & prevent human tragedy.
Austin Austin @ZazzyAustin
299 Followers 1K Following God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son. Anyone who believes in Him will not die but will have eternal life. John 3:16 NIRV
Jim Thomas @Jimbo_304
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Out Emergency Service.. @out_emergency
493 Followers 3K Following A LGBT owned emergency services company founded with a primary mission to bring LGBT awareness to emergency services & the LGBT community at large.
The Dave Allen Show. @DaveA70
1K Followers 2K Following Host of The Dave Allen Show on the WCHS Network. Have fun and love somebody!
WV988 @WV988CrisisLine
103 Followers 152 Following West Virginia’s Suicide and Crisis Helpline. Call or text 988 for immediate help. Operated by First Choice Services. Social media NOT monitored 24/7
Aegis Sciences Corp @AegisSciences
227 Followers 270 Following Aegis delivers Clarity through comprehensive drug testing solutions that offer a more objective measure of your patient’s drug use.
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49 Followers 48 Following "To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens."
Julia Williams @JwilliamsJulia
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Joan Leroux @joan_leroux
346 Followers 198 Following #people matter #passion matters . Live what you believe. Views are mine
MissionWV @MissionWV
126 Followers 598 Following Mission WV changes lives. We promote positive futures by recruiting foster families, providing life skills education & creating community connections.
West Virginia Watch @WV_Watch
3K Followers 364 Following Nonprofit, nonpartisan, independent journalism not hidden behind a paywall. Mountaineers are always free, and so is West Virginia Watch.
WTSQ 88.1 FM @wtsq881
833 Followers 310 Following Independent, fresh radio for Charleston, West Virginia and the world. Listen anywhere with our app on iTunes or Google Play.
Martina Bills @MartinaMBills
350 Followers 511 Following 📺 journalist | Pittsburgh born & raised | WV is home | @PointParkU grad
WV DH, DHF, and DoHS @WV_DH_DHF_DoHS
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Disability Rights WV @drofwv
546 Followers 173 Following Disability Rights of West Virginia (DRWV) is the federally mandated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in WV. RTs are not endorsements.
Shawn Fluharty @WVUFLU
10K Followers 2K Following WV House - Minority Whip. Lawyer. Mountaineer. Lefty - literally & politically. NCLGS Pres. Bet on Policy, pod. Opinions my own. #wvpol
Recovering journalist @HumbleHessler
3K Followers 717 Following Former reporter for the Herald-Dispatch | wannabe type A | She/her
Amelia Knisely @ameliaknisely
13K Followers 2K Following Investigative reporter, @wv_watch | WV native. Mom x3. Baseball fan. DMs open for story tips. Support local journalism.
President Biden @POTUS
34.8M Followers 5 Following 46th President of the United States, husband to @FLOTUS, proud dad & pop. Tweets may be archived: https://t.co/HDhBZBkKpU Text me: (302) 404-0880
Mike Veny @MikeVeny
11K Followers 121 Following Leading mental health speaker & teamwork facilitator whose messages inspire the Diversity & Inclusion of all. 🙂 #YouTube: https://t.co/U8sKlkSKi6.
Lisa Jakub | Blue Mal.. @Lisa_Jakub
37K Followers 2K Following Author | retired actor (Mrs Doubtfire, Independence Day etc) Founder & CEO of Blue Mala: providing pay-what-you-can yoga | meditation | mindfulness | coaching
Xavier Becerra @XavierBecerra
54K Followers 2K Following Fighter for underserved communities, health care, and justice. This is my personal account. For official updates, follow @SecBecerra.
Rebecca McPhail @BexMcPhail
836 Followers 943 Following Mom of boys who loves family, music, running, skiing, and being outside. Free thinker whose opinions are my own.
The Dave Allen Show. @DaveA70
1K Followers 2K Following Host of The Dave Allen Show on the WCHS Network. Have fun and love somebody!
Lake @LakeMorehouse
568 Followers 498 Following
Kanawha County GOP @Kanawha_GOP
1K Followers 600 Following The official Twitter account of the Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee in Kanawha County, WV. | #wvpol #wvlegis
Mark Polen @Mark_Polen
875 Followers 3K Following Observer of all things. Commenter in public on just some things.
Delegate Paul Espinos.. @DelPaulEspinosa
2K Followers 817 Following Believes in fiscal conservatism, greater government accountability & transparency, and fostering student-centered education & economic growth in West Virginia.
Hallie Mason @halliewv
861 Followers 828 Following The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent the views of my clients.
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Moore Capito @MooreCapitoWV
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Kent Leonhardt @KentforWV
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Conrad Lucas @ConradWV
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ksanahealth @ksanahealth
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INCC @INCCinfo
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Jill Upson @Upson4WV
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Sam Hickman @Samuelhickman
615 Followers 805 Following Social worker, retired director of NASW WV Chapter, active in National Rural Social Work Caucus, WV traditional music enthusiast
WVSMA @WVStateMedical
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Phil Kabler @PhilKabler
12K Followers 4K Following Semi-retired statehouse columnist for @wvgazette. Contact at 304-348-1220, or [email protected]. RT's are not endorsements.
Chad Story @Cstory_WV
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Just For Kids, Inc. @JustForKidsInc
76 Followers 282 Following JFK brings justice, hope, and healing to children in Fayette and Raleigh counties in WV. Our services are aimed at reducing trauma so healing can begin.
KathyHeinamanGray @KathyHeinaman
495 Followers 2K Following A #WestVirginia gal passionate about creating prosperity in my state. Communications manager with WV Dept of Commerce. Tweets, likes, etc. are my own.
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Larry Pack @LarryPack
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Love my home state
This principal in West Virginia was checking the school dumpster —when a black bear came poking out and surprised him. cbsn.ws/3AM2tpy
.@WVHBPA responds to reporting on abuse in facilities. "Because of this workforce crisis we're in ... the people who are there and dedicated are working tremendous amounts of overtime ... We need help from the Legislature." (they've asked for wage increases)
"I'm sure they're reading these articles and are mad about some of these things that did happen and (about) the people who did make mistakes. And at the same time, they feel like they're painted with that same brush and I don't think that's fair." youtu.be/8mkLNU1Ow60
For some reason, this week my office seems to be much more popular than usual. Wonder why.
In the intersection of legislative/canine news, Senator Weld has his dog here. Super cutie, very gentle
West Virginians with disabilities are becoming displaced b/c there's not enough staff to care for them. #wvleg: support the #caregivers that serve our most vulnerable population: please give them a funding increase!
#wvleg: Direct Support Professionals care for our most vulnerable citizens - those with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Please don't leave these important #caregivers out: they need a funding increase in the 2019 budget!
There are nearly 1,000 professional vacancies in #WV for Direct Support Providers (#DSPs). This is forcing many #WestVirginians with intellectual disabilities onto years-long waitlists for critical services. #SupportTheCaregivers
ICYMI | Despite their important role in the workforce, #DSPs are severely underpaid and overworked. It’s time to recognize the hard work they do every day." #wvleg: Please #SupportTheCaregivers & #RaiseTheWage this session. wvnews.com/westondemocrat…
Workforce vacancies in the Direct Support Provider Industry are creating a crisis for #WestVirginians with intellectual disabilities. We need to act fast to keep these vulnerable West Virginians from being re-institutionalized. #SupportTheCaregivers #wvleg #RaiseTheWage
There are nearly 1,000 professional vacancies in #WV for Direct Support Providers (#DSPs). This is forcing many #WestVirginians with intellectual disabilities onto years-long waitlists for critical services. #SupportTheCaregivers
It is a critical time for individuals that care for our most vulnerable citizens. wvgazettemail.com/opinion/daily_…
*WE NEED YOUR HELP!* Workforce vacancies in the Direct Support Provider industry are creating a crisis for #WestVirginians with intellectual disabilities. You can help by telling your state legislators to #SUPPORT this urgent funding ask. TAKE ACTION > wvbhpaadvocacy.com
Despite their important role in the workforce, #DSPs are severely underpaid and overworked. It’s time to recognize the hard work they do every day." #wvleg: Please #SupportTheCaregivers & #RaiseTheWage this session. bit.ly/2GU6u1k
Our direct support professionals care for #WestVirginians with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Learn more about the passion we bring to our work: wvbehavioralhealth.org #WV | #Caregivers | #DSP | #WestVirginia
ICYMI | This video does a great job describing the direct care worker crisis in America. Exactly what we are facing in #WestVirginia. We must pay more so that we can recruit and retain those that care for our most vulnerable. youtu.be/tc60M4vJ5dE
Ernest Stonebreaker is a Community Service Coordinator in Huntington, West Virginia. What began as a college job, has quickly turned into a career caring for those with intellectual and developmental... facebook.com/wvbehavioralhe…
youtu.be/tc60M4vJ5dE This video does a great job describing the direct care worker crisis in America. Exactly what we are facing in West Virginia. We must pay more so that we can recruit and retain those that care for our most vulnerable... youtu.be/tc60M4vJ5dE
Insightful article from Forbes about Direct Support Professionals and the critical role they play | "The Job Most Americans Don't Know About, But Is Crucial To The Success Of People With Disabilities." forbes.com/sites/denisebr…
Ernest is one of many care #providers who don’t receive the benefits or pay they deserve. These #caregivers are being forced out of their profession to find a more stable career. Raising wages for direct service providers in #WestVirginia would help stabilize high turnover rates.
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