Opioid Treatment and MAT in Beckley, WV
Raleigh County cut overdose deaths roughly in half in 2024, but fentanyl was still present in 88% of them - among the highest shares in West Virginia. Beckley also has a CCBHC that must serve anyone who asks for care, plus MOUD options within 30 miles. This page explains each piece and how to access it.
How bad the opioid problem is here
The West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy's Raleigh County At-A-Glance 2025 profile reports:
- 52 overdose fatalities in 2024, down from 113 in 2023
- Fentanyl present in 88% of those deaths
- Methamphetamine in 50%, other drugs in 42%, THC in 23%, benzodiazepines, cocaine, and other opioids in 19% each
- Opioid prescription dispensing down 68.8% from 2014 to 2024
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) near Beckley
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are the three FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder.
Within 30 miles of downtown Beckley (ZIP 25801), the SAMHSA locator lists:
- 12 treatment facilities total
- 1 federally certified opioid treatment program
- 9 facilities that prescribe buprenorphine
- 10 offering outpatient methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone treatment
FMRS Health Systems is Raleigh County's Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center and a state-certified CCBHC. Counts change as programs open and close, so confirm current options on the locator.
Naloxone and harm reduction
Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose and cannot hurt someone who is not overdosing. West Virginia has a statewide standing order that lets pharmacists dispense naloxone without a prescription. If someone is unresponsive, breathing slowly, or has pinpoint pupils, call 911 and give naloxone if you have it.
Paying for opioid treatment
West Virginia Medicaid covers MAT and other medically necessary substance use disorder services under its 1115 SUD waiver, with most members served through Mountain Health Trust. Because FMRS is a CCBHC, it must serve anyone who requests care regardless of ability to pay. HELP4WV at 1-844-435-7498 can help with enrollment and transportation.
How to start today
- If someone is overdosing, call 911 now and give naloxone. For a crisis, call or text 988.
- Call or text (800) 653-9376 to speak with a treatment specialist, or use this form:
Calling is free; the referral service is paid for by treatment providers, and we check your benefits before you commit.
- Search findtreatment.gov with ZIP code 25801 and filter for medication-assisted treatment or buprenorphine.
- Call FMRS or HELP4WV if you need a same-week assessment.
Opioid use disorder is a treatable medical condition, and the medications that treat it are covered here. The hardest part is usually the first call, not the treatment itself.