2023 Semiannual Report This document provides important background on ODCP's ongoing initiatives and strategic goals to combat the substance use disorder crisis for the coming years.
Behavioral Health Workforce Data DashboardThe information contained in the Behavioral Health Workforce Data Dashboard was compiled through the Behavioral Health Initiative, a growing effort of the Health Sciences Division at West Virginia's Higher Education Policy Commission and Community & Technical College System that is aimed at growing the state's behavioral health workforce. Visit BehavioralHealthWorkforceWV.com to explore the interactive dashboard or watch a short video overview of the data.
Driver's License Reinstatement Passed in March 2019, concerning Driver's License Reinstatement, this statute outlines the waving of license reinstatement fees in some circumstances and providing for a method to reduce the license revocation period.
ExpungementPassed in March 2019, this statue was amended to decrease the amount of time required to seek expungement, where applicable. A list of approved treatment and recovery facilities as indicated in code are available here. If you would like to have your program added to the approved treatment and recovery facility list, contact Rachel Thaxton at Rachel.M.Thaxton@wv.gov, for more information.
Peer Recovery Support Specialist Requirements To view Chapter 504 on Substance Use Disorders of the BMS Provider Manual concerning Peer Recovery Support Specialist requirements, please click here. Details about PRSS can be found on pages 23 through 25. For a copy of the Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification Application Form, please click here. A fillable form is also available to download at this site. Recovery Housing: Best Practices and Suggested Guidelines Recovery housing is an intervention that is specifically designed to address the recovering person's need for a safe and healthy living environment while supplying the requisite recovery and peer supports. Click here to learn about the 10 best practices and minimum standards. Standards and Credentialing Process for Addiction and Prevention Professionals The West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals is a voluntary board whose purpose is to certify the qualifications and competence of the persons who are engaged in professional addictions services, be it treatment or prevention. West Virginia Overdose Fatality Analysis In January 2018, DHHR released the 2016 West Virginia Overdose Fatality Analysis: Healthcare Systems Utilization, Risk Factors, and Opportunities for Intervention The effort was led by DHHR, the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Learn more. Senate Bill 273 (Opioid Reduction Act) Effective June 7, 2018, the legislation sets limitations on opioid prescriptions and authorizes a “nonopioiddirective" patients can put in their medical files, formally notifying health care professionals they do not want to be prescribed or administered opioid medications. Learn more.
EEO Utilization Report For Providers
Executive Order No. 17-2
Statutory Regulations Suspended During the State of Emergency. Click here to view.
Office-Based Medication-Assisted Treatment Guidance May, 2021
Voluntary Nonopioid Directive Form