Youth Health Service, Inc. (YHS) serving Buckhannon, WV
Behavioral Health • Buckhannon, WV
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
971 Harrison Avenue
Phone
304-636-9450
youth@youth-health.org
Opening Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM EDT; Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM EDT; Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM EDT; Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM EDT; Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM EDT; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
YHS accepts Medicaid for all behavioral health services; sliding scale available for underinsured or uninsured patients
In-person cash, Credit/debit cards, Medicaid (for covered services), Sliding scale for uninsured/underinsured, Medicaid, Sliding scale, Cash, Credit/debit (assumed typical)
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What counties does YHS serve for school-based services?
Randolph, Tucker, Barbour, Upshur and Pocahontas Counties.
Does YHS provide transportation for appointments?
YHS sends vans to schools, homes, or daycare to pick up children for appointments.
What services does Youth Health Service provide?
Clinical evaluation, Psychiatric services, Medication management, Hospitalization follow-up services, Psychological services, Outpatient treatment services, Individual, family, and group therapies.
Does YHS offer school-based services?
Yes, YHS sends vans to schools, homes, or daycare programs to pick children up for appointments and can assist families in participating in their child’s services; services are provided in Randolph, Tucker, Barbour, Upshur and Pocahontas Counties.
Where are YHS locations/openings?
There is a main office in Elkins, WV (971 Harrison Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241) with other services in Barbour, Upshur, Randolph, Tucker, and Pocahontas Counties.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call 1-800-427-2408 for information and scheduling; or contact the Elkins location at 304-636-9450.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Recovered.org Trustscore: 3.9/5 (Trustscore)
- Rehab.com listing: 3.0/5 ((2 reviews))
Patients praise
- Some reviews describe the facility as trustworthy/reliable and note effectiveness or helpful services in general listings
- YHS offers school-based behavioral health services across multiple counties and locations, which can be a positive service attribute
Common complaints
- Mixed/negative consumer sentiment appears in available survey-style feedback about accessing services (challenges, waitlists, provider turnover, long travel distances)
- Negative feedback includes communication/listening problems (providers not listening, lack of one-on-one time, disappointment with follow-through), based on statewide behavioral health consumer satisfaction survey comments
"“She was always overbooked, and there were not enough other services to support what she was trying to do for my grandchild,” and “When we had family therapy for the two months that we did get, it was helping. Then the therapist quit, and we are once again on a waitlist.”"
— West Virginia Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) 2024 Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) Consumer Satisfaction Survey Report"“Providers need to listen to patients and their concerns… Spend extra time each visit learning what works for…”"
— BBH 2024 MHBG Consumer Satisfaction Survey Report"“Awesome facility. Trustworthy and reliable.”"
— Rehab.com Buckhannon, WV – Youth Health Service listing (2 reviews)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Youth Health Service presents Heart of Giving to retired teacher | News, Sports, Jobs - The Intermountain — Jan 27, 2026
- Community Care breaks ground on new health center in Buckhannon - WV MetroNews — Jul 9, 2026
- Community Care breaks ground on new health center in Buckhannon | Mountain Lakes — Jul 9, 2026
- Neighborhood Care breaks floor on $20 million well being and schooling heart in downtown Buckhannon | NewsRiteNow — Jul 8, 2026
- Primary care at five Vandalia Health clinics, including Buckhannon Medical Care - My Buckhannon — Jun 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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