Trauma and Resiliency Panel Discussion Statistics
National Trauma Resources
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network - https://www.nctsn.org/resources
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events.
Child Mind Institute - https://childmind.org/our-impact/trauma-response/guides/
The Child Mind Institute has prepared free trauma resources to aid parents, educators, and other adults in talking to children and adolescents about potentially traumatic events and identifying those who might benefit from more focused professional attention.
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health - http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/publications-products/resources-on-trauma/
The mission of the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health is to develop and promote accessible, culturally relevant, and trauma-informed responses to domestic violence and other lifetime trauma so that survivors and their children can access the resources that are essential to their safety and well-being. Our work is survivor defined and rooted in principles of social justice.
Administration for Children and Families: Resource Guide to Trauma-Informed Human Services - https://www.acf.hhs.gov/trauma-toolkit
The Administration for Children and Families, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations, the Administration for Community Living, the Offices of the Assistant Secretary for Health and the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation at HHS have worked together to develop this Guide to Trauma-Informed Human Services. The guide is intended to provide an introduction to the topic of trauma, a discussion of why understanding and addressing trauma is important for human services programs, and a “road map” to find relevant resources.
Trauma and Resiliency Panel Discussion: Finding Hope
November 8 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., DL 402
Dr. Aaron Upton
Aaron Upton, Ph.D. graduated with his doctorate from the University of Toledo in 2011 and has been employed by the Huntington VA Medical Center since 2012. He is also a Marshall graduate and Huntington native. Interests in psychology include crisis intervention, suicide risk, and personality assessment.
Nikki Thomas
Nikki Thomas is the Advancement Director of Golden Girl Group Home. She has a passion for helping the girls. Golden Girl is a home for abused and neglected girls ages 12-18 and, also offers a Transitional Living Program for girls over the age of 18. Golden Girl is getting ready to celebrate 35 years of success in helping girls overcome trauma. Nikki grew up in domestic violence and neglect. She was homeless at the age of 16 and unable to finish high school. She now has multiple certifications as well as her Master’s degree. Nikki is passionate about homeless youth and works tirelessly providing resources for this vulnerable population.
Julie DeMattie Epperson
Julie DeMattie Epperson is the Clinical Director at Golden Girl, which offers residential, foster care and transitional living services to teenage girls and young adult women, most of whom have experienced trauma. Julie graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor’s in Counseling and Rehabilitation and a Master’s in School Counseling. She has been at Golden Girl, in the Ceredo-Kenova area, for 23 years and coordinates treatment for the girls.
Sara Blevins
Sara Blevins is a graduate of Marshall University and the Director of Development for Branches Domestic Violence Shelter. She has been working as an advocate for domestic violence victims in some capacity for eight years. She strives to be an advocate for all victims, to grow our capacity to serve, and to be an excellent cat-mom. She continues to work and learn from Huntington, WV.
Kim White
Kim White joined the faculty of Marshall University’s Social Work Department MSW program in August 2016 after ten years working in the field of social work at varying levels of practice. Kim is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. After military service, she earned her MSW from the University of Kansas in 2005. In 2016, she was named West Virginia Social Worker of the Year. She served 6- years on the National Association of Social Workers WV Chapter board of directors, the last 2 years as president of the 500- member association. In December, Kim will graduate from Marshall University with a doctorate in Education
Kim’s social work expertise derives from a decade of practice working with diverse populations including children, veterans, university students, and inmates in settings such as prisons, in-patient hospitals, and on campus. A core component of Kim’s social work practice is engagement with clients using evidenced-based interventions to address mental and behavioral health conditions. Kim uses mindfulness and meditation to develop client self-awareness and the relationship to the self, and to enhance perception of the mind-body connection. The strengths-perspective, motivational interviewing, the recovery model, and trauma-informed care are her go-to frameworks for work with clients.
Community Resources for Counseling Services
https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
This provides a locator map for anywhere in the country. You can specify substance use, mental health or both, as well as other potential treatment issues.
OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Area Psychiatric & Psychotherapy Group
10 6th Ave W #300
Huntington, WV 25701
304-525-9355
Goodwill Family Services Counseling
1102 Memorial Blvd W
West Huntington, WV
Tel: 304-523-9454
Hand of Hope
1212 Bath Avenue
Suite 101
Ashland, KY 41101
Main Tel: 606-393-5926
*accepts clients on opioid medication
HER Place
Barnett Community Center
1524 10th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
304-525-7394
Huntington Treatment Center
135 4th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Main Tel: 304-525-5691
Intake Tel 1: 304-525-5691-318
Intake Tel 2: 800-525-1449
*methadone maintenance, opioid medication
Ironton/Lawrence Cnty Comm Action Org
Action Org/Family Guidance Center
120 North 3rd Street
Ironton, OH 45638
Main Tel: 740-414-2245
Intake Tel 1: 740-532-7855x1230
Intake Tel 2: 800-404-7855
*accepts clients on opioid medications; treatment for gambling disorder; treatment for internet use disorder
Karens Place
2135 Highway 1185
Louisa, KY 41230
Main Tel: 606-638-0938
*accepts clients on opioid medications
Mended Reeds Mental Health
700 Park Avenue
Ironton, OH 45638
Main Tel: 740-532-1613
*accepts clients on opioid medications
Oasis Behavioral Health Services LLC
689 Central Avenue
Barboursville, WV 25504
Main Tel: 304-733-3331
*accepts clients on opioid medication
Odyssey Inc
125 South Main Cross Street
Louisa, KY 41230
Main Tel: 606-638-0938
*accepts clients on opioid medications
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital
Bellefonte Behavioral Health Center
1000 Saint Christopher Drive
Ashland, KY 41101
Main Tel: 606-836-3148
Intake Tel 1: 606-833-3555
*do not treat opioid addiction; use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management and emergency dosing; alcohol detoxification; benzodiazepine detoxification; cocaine detoxification; methamphetamines detoxification; opioids detoxification
Pathways Inc
Boyd County Outpatient
201 22nd Street
Ashland, KY 41101
Main Tel: (606) 324-1141
Intake Tel 2: (800) 562-8909
Pathways Inc
Boyd IOP
2165 Winchester Avenue
Ashland, KY 41102
Main Tel: 606-324-1141
Intake Tel 2: 800-562-8909
*accepts clients on opioid medication
Pathways Inc
Greenup County Outpatient
57 Dora Lane
Greenup, KY 41144
Main Tel: (606) 473-7333
Intake Tel 2: (606) 324-1141
*accepts clients on opioid medication
Prestera Center for MH Services Inc
Addiction Services
3375 U.S. Route 60 East
Huntington, WV 25705
Main Tel: 304-525-7851-1009
Intake Tel 1: 877-399-7776
*treats with medication (Vivitrol, Buprenorphine)
Prestera Center for MH Services Inc
146 Kenova Avenue
Wayne, WV 25570
Main Tel: 304-272-3466x4014
Intake Tel 1: 304-272-3466-4014
*accepts clients on opioid medication
Prestera Center for MH Services Inc
Lincoln County Office
25 Lincoln Plaza
Branchland, WV 25506
Main Tel: 304-824-5790
Intake Tel 2: 800-642-3434
Specialized Alternatives for Families
1701 Central Avenue
Suite 250
Ashland, KY 41101
Main Tel: 606-393-5029
*accepts clients on opioid medication
Transitions Interfaith Counseling Center
701 Main Street
Barboursville, WV 25504
304-451-3195
Ultimate Treatment Center
3655 Winchester Avenue
Ashland, KY 41101
Main Tel: 606-393-4632
*methadone maintenance; uses buprenorphine for opioid addiction
Valley Health
1301 Hal Greer Blvd
Huntington, WV
304-525-0572
Valley Health
3377 Route 60 E
Huntington, WV 25705
304-525-3334
Valley Health-Westmoreland
2908 Auburn Road
Huntington, WV 25704
304-781-5800
Valley Health-Hurricane, WV
3729 Teays Valley Road, Suite 100
Hurricane, WV 25526
304-760-6040
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Outpatient Treatment Program
1540 Spring Valley Drive
Huntington, WV 25704
Main Tel: 304-429-6741
Intake Tel 1: 800-827-8244 x2692
*treats with medication (Vivitrol, Buprenorphine)
Word House Inc
Focus Consultation Services
401 10th Street
The Saint James Building, Suite 320
Huntington, WV 25701
Main Tel: 304-523-9673
*accepts clients on opioid medication
DETOX; TRANSITIONAL LIVING; INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION; RESIDENTIAL
Mended Reeds Mental Health
700 Park Avenue
Ironton, OH 45638
Main Tel: 740-532-1613
*accepts clients on opioid medications
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital
Bellefonte Behavioral Health Center
1000 Saint Christopher Drive
Ashland, KY 41101
Main Tel: 606-836-3148
Intake Tel 1: 606-833-3555
*do not treat opioid addiction; use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management and emergency dosing; alcohol detoxification; benzodiazepine detoxification; cocaine detoxification; methamphetamines detoxification; opioids detoxification
Oxford House-Cabell (male)
2409 9th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25703
681-204-3638
Oxford House-West Washington (female)
1457 11th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
304-523-4684
Pathways Inc
Residential Plus
201 22nd Street
Ashland, KY 41101
Main Tel: 606-324-1141
Intake Tel 1: 606-324-1141-0
Intake Tel 2: 800-562-8909
*accepts clients on opioid medication; alcohol detoxification; benzodiazepine detoxification; cocaine detoxification; methamphetamines detoxification; opioids detoxification
Prestera Center-PARC DETOX
1420 Washington Avenue
Huntington, WV 25704
304-525-1522
Prestera Center for MH Services Inc
Pinecrest/Detox
5600 U.S. Route 60 East
Huntington, WV 25705
Main Tel: 304-525-7851-2545
Intake Tel 1: 304-525-7851
*does not use medication for opioid addiction
Prestera Center for MH Services Inc
Pinecrest Short Term Residential Trt
5600 U.S. Route 60 East
Huntington, WV 25705
Main Tel: 800-642-3434
Intake Tel 1: 304-525-7851x0
Intake Tel 2: 877-399-7776
*does not use medication for opioid addiction
Prestera Center for MH Services Inc
Renaissance/Women and Children Program
5600 U.S. Route 60 East
Huntington, WV 25705
Main Tel: (304) 525-7851
*accepts clients on opioid medication
Prestera Center for MH Services Inc
Transitional Living
432 6th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Main Tel: 304-525-5250
Intake Tel 1: 304-525-7851-0
*accepts clients on opioid medication
Recovery Point of Huntington
2425 9th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705
Main Tel: 304-523-4673
*does not use medication for opioid addiction; alcohol detoxification; cocaine detoxification; methamphetamines detoxification; opioids detoxification
River Park Hospital
1230 6th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Main Tel: 304-526-9111
Intake Tel 1: 800-992-9101
*accepts clients on opioid medication; alcohol detoxification; benzodiazepine detoxification; opioids detoxification