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Logan County recorded 21 fatal overdoses in 2024, down from 38 in 2023, and methamphetamine and fentanyl were present in most of them. Logan-Mingo Area Mental Health is the county's designated behavioral health provider, and West Virginia Medicaid covers treatment. Here is how to start care in Logan.
Last updated: Fri Oct 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Logan is the county seat of Logan County, in the hills of West Virginia's southern coalfields. The county's overdose death count dropped sharply in 2024, and a state-designated behavioral health center sits in town. This guide lays out the local data, who provides care, how to get there, and how to pay for it.
What the local overdose data show
Logan County is home to about 30,375 people, while the city of Logan has roughly 1,319 residents. The West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) reports the county recorded 21 fatal overdoses in 2024, down from 38 in 2023. Those counts are based on where the death happened, not where the person lived.
Substances found in the 2024 deaths (one death can involve more than one) were:
- Methamphetamine at 81% and fentanyl at 76% - the two dominant substances, matching a statewide shift away from prescription opioids.
- Other drugs at 52%, gabapentin at 19%, and other opioids at 14%.
- Alcohol, benzodiazepines and THC each at 10%, with cocaine at 5%.
That shift shows in prescribing too. ODCP reports opioid prescription dispensing fell 60.7% in Logan County between 2014 and 2024, and the state's Prescription Opioid Indicators Report shows the county's opioid prescribing declining every year from 2018 through 2024.
Treatment close to home
Logan-Mingo Area Mental Health, Inc. is Logan County's state-designated Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center. It provides assessments, outpatient counseling, and treatment for substance use, and it is the natural first call for care in the county.
Two things are worth knowing about the local system:
- Logan County has no Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), according to the state's own list. CCBHCs are the programs required to serve anyone who asks for care regardless of ability to pay, so residents may need to look at clinics in neighboring counties for that guarantee.
- The county has a family treatment court and the Southwestern Regional Day Report Center, two routes by which people involved with the justice system are connected to assessment and care.
Capacity for residential care is limited locally - ODCP lists just 11 certified treatment beds and 2 certified recovery housing units in Logan County - so be prepared to look at programs in Charleston, Huntington, or elsewhere in the region. The SAMHSA treatment locator lets you filter by service type, payment option, and distance; search from ZIP code 25601 to see what is within a reasonable drive.
Getting to and from care
Most treatment happens on an outpatient schedule - counseling, group sessions, and medication visits spread across the week. Logan sits in steep, rural terrain where a car is often the only way to reach appointments, so it is worth asking a program up front whether it offers transportation help or telehealth visits. Many do plan for it.
Paying for treatment
West Virginia expanded Medicaid in 2014, and West Virginia Medicaid covers behavioral health services. That matters in a county where the median household income is about $49,723 and roughly 21.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The county's unemployment rate was 5.2% in December 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
For people without insurance or Medicaid, ask each program about sliding-scale fees. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) gives free, confidential referrals, and HELP4WV answers callers around the clock.
How to start today
- In a medical emergency, call 911. For a mental health or substance use 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 from ZIP code 25601, or call HELP4WV for a hand-off to a program that fits your needs.
- If you are uninsured, ask about sliding-scale fees or help applying for Medicaid.
Logan County's death count fell by nearly half last year, but every one of those deaths was preventable and the need for care has not gone away. Reaching out is how a county statistic turns back into a plan for one person.
Questions about rehab in Logan
How many people die of drug overdose in Logan County?
The West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy reports 21 fatal overdoses in Logan County in 2024, down from 38 in 2023. The counts are based on where the death occurred, not where the person lived.
Where can I get addiction treatment in Logan, WV?
Logan-Mingo Area Mental Health, Inc. is the county's state-designated Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center and offers assessment, counseling, and medication for opioid use disorder. The SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov locator lists additional programs within a short drive.
Does West Virginia Medicaid cover addiction treatment?
Yes. West Virginia expanded Medicaid in 2014 and the program covers behavioral health services, including substance use disorder treatment. Rules and provider networks change, so confirm your coverage before you enroll.
What if I don't have insurance?
Ask any program about sliding-scale fees, and consider applying for West Virginia Medicaid. HELP4WV is a free, confidential line that helps West Virginians find treatment, and it answers 24 hours a day.
Is it dangerous to stop opioids or benzodiazepines suddenly?
Yes. After regular use, stopping opioids or benzodiazepines abruptly can be dangerous and sometimes life-threatening. Withdrawal should be managed with medical supervision. Call 911 if someone is unresponsive or having trouble breathing.