About Northwood Health Systems – Wheeling
Northwood Health Systems is a nonprofit behavioral health center that provides substance use and mental health services in Wheeling, West Virginia. They strive to provide quality care to adults, adolescents, children and seniors. At their Ohio County clinic in Wheeling, they have a 16 bed unit available for individuals experiencing a crisis or in need of addiction treatment. Outpatient services are also available, with clients having access to case management services and individual and group therapy. Additional services that are available at this facility include detoxification, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), medication assisted treatment (MAT) and the DUI Safety and Treatment Program.
The therapists at Northwood Health Systems provide counseling to all members of the family who need it. This can help individuals who’ve struggled with emotional or mental issues as a result of a loved one’s addiction. The therapists are trained to deal with a variety of challenges patients may deal with, such as disruptive behavior in children and depression and anxiety in adults.
The IOP can be beneficial to clients who have moderate to severe symptoms of substance abuse. Patients will attend multiple individual and group therapy sessions throughout the week.
The Northwood Health Systems MAT program provides naltrexone and buprenorphine to help clients manage their withdrawal symptoms. These medications are most helpful for clients who have addictions to opioids. The staff combines this service with counseling as part of a patient’s addiction treatment.
For individuals who’ve been incarcerated, the facility’s DUI training program is a six week program that can be attended in person or via Zoom. The program can help clients satisfy state requirements to regain their driver’s license and learn more about issues around drinking and driving.