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Harrison County recorded 20 overdose fatalities in 2024, down from 61 in 2023. United Summit Center serves as the county's behavioral health provider, WVU Medicine United Hospital Center runs a hospital SUD response program, and CENTRA buses reach Clarksburg for 50 cents a ride. Here is how to begin.
Last updated: Thu Oct 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Clarksburg is the seat of Harrison County, and the county's overdose picture changed sharply in 2024: deaths fell by roughly two-thirds in a single year. A county behavioral health provider operates at Hospital Plaza, the local hospital runs a substance use response program, and the city's bus system costs fifty cents a ride. Here is what to know.
What the county data show
About 15,562 people live in Clarksburg, and Harrison County as a whole has around 64,472 residents. The Office of Drug Control Policy counted 20 overdose fatalities in Harrison County in 2024, down from 61 in 2023 - one of the steepest one-year drops of any county in the state, matching the statewide fall from 1,400 to 816 deaths.
Among 2024 deaths (multiple substances can appear in one death):
- Fentanyl and methamphetamine were each present in 75% of fatalities.
- Other drugs appeared in 40%, alcohol in 20%.
- Benzodiazepines and other opioids in 10% each, cocaine and THC in 5% each.
Prescribing pressure keeps easing: opioid prescription dispensing in the county fell 54.7% between 2014 and 2024. The county also had real recovery infrastructure - 89 certified treatment beds and 38 certified recovery housing units per the 2024 at-a-glance report - plus a Quick Response Team and an adult drug treatment court.
Where treatment happens locally
United Summit Center, Inc. is Harrison County's local comprehensive behavioral health provider, operating from 6 Hospital Plaza, Clarksburg, WV 26301 ((304) 623-5661). Licensed by the state as a behavioral health center, it serves people with psychiatric, developmental, and substance use concerns, including crisis services. The county's community corrections program is the Harrison County Community Corrections Program.
On the medical side, the ODCP county report names WVU Medicine United Hospital Center as the county hospital with a substance use disorder response program - meaning people who arrive at the hospital can be screened, connected to treatment, and offered naloxone. Veterans have another door: the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center on Medical Center Drive offers mental health services among its 24/7 operations.
The SAMHSA treatment locator lists every licensed provider near ZIP 26301, filterable by level of care and payment type.
Getting around Clarksburg
Treatment works on a schedule, and rides matter. The Central West Virginia Transit Authority (CENTRA), based at 208 North 4th Street, runs fixed routes through Clarksburg and Bridgeport every weekday (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Saturdays (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), with a $0.50 fare and ADA-accessible vehicles. Its CENTRA CONNECT app adds shared-ride scheduling for the rest of Harrison County. For Medicaid members, the state's transportation broker can also arrange non-emergency medical rides to covered appointments.
Paying for care
Clarksburg's median household income is about $47,386, and 23.5% of residents live in poverty, so cost is a fair worry. West Virginia expanded Medicaid in 2014, and Medicaid covers substance use disorder services for adults who qualify. If you are uninsured, the SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) and HELP4WV offer free, confidential referrals to sliding-scale providers.
Starting this week
- Emergencies: call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988.
- Call or text (800) 653-9376 or complete . Calling is free - the referral service is paid for by treatment providers - and your benefits can be checked before you commit to anything.
- Search findtreatment.gov from ZIP code 26301.
- Ask any provider about a same-week assessment, and ask CENTRA or your Medicaid broker about rides.
Harrison County's 2024 numbers show the trend bending downward. The clinics, beds, and buses already exist - the next step is one phone call.
Questions about rehab in Clarksburg
How many overdose deaths happened in Harrison County?
The West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy counted 20 overdose fatalities in Harrison County in 2024, down from 61 in 2023. Deaths are counted by county of occurrence, not residence, and a single death can involve more than one substance.
What treatment provider serves Clarksburg?
United Summit Center, Inc., which also operates as Healthy Minds, is Harrison County's local comprehensive behavioral health provider. Its main address is 6 Hospital Plaza in Clarksburg, and services include community behavioral health care for psychiatric, developmental, and substance use concerns.
Does West Virginia Medicaid cover addiction treatment in Clarksburg?
West Virginia Medicaid covers behavioral health and substance use disorder services for members who qualify, and the state contracts a non-emergency medical transportation broker so members can get rides to covered appointments. Confirm your enrollment and covered services before booking.
Can veterans get addiction treatment in Clarksburg?
Yes. The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center at 1 Medical Center Drive provides mental health services alongside primary and specialty care, and eligible veterans can access substance use care through VA Clarksburg health care.
Is it safe to stop drinking or using benzodiazepines on my own?
No. Stopping alcohol or benzodiazepines abruptly after heavy, regular use can cause dangerous withdrawal and should be done with medical supervision. In an emergency, call 911; for a crisis, call or text 988.