RiverValley Behavioral Health - Specialized Behavioral ...
Behavioral Health • Owensboro, KY • Since 1966 • seven-county service area in Kentucky locations
About
RiverValley Behavioral Health (RVBH) is a private, nonprofit mental health care provider established in 1966 and headquartered in Owensboro, Kentucky. The organization operates 7 offices nationwide (with its main campus at 1100 Walnut St, Owensboro, KY) and offers comprehensive behavioral health services across inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings. Core offerings include mental health treatment, substance use disorder services, autism/behavior support, crisis stabilization, case management, treatment foster care, assertive community treatment, testing and psychiatric services, and crisis/ suicide lifeline support. RVBH employs about 138 staff and has annual revenue around $20.2 million. Contact: info@rvbh.com; main phone: (270) 689-6500 or +1-270-689-6500.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
1100 Walnut St., Owensboro, KY 42301, US
Phone
+12706896500
training@rvbh.com
Opening Hours
Available 24/7 via crisis line and resources; general hours not specified
Website
Emergency Care
Crisis line and 988 availability (National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). 24/7 crisis support
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FAQs
What services does RiverValley Behavioral Health provide?
RiverValley offers a full range of mental health services and supports, in addition to substance use treatment, and specialized care for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Is RiverValley accredited and/or designated for quality care?
Yes. RiverValley Behavioral Health is accredited by CARF. It is a state-designated Community Mental Health Center and is designated to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) by late 2025 or early 2026.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Rehab.com / Recovery.com aggregate: 2.5 out of 5 stars (approx. 59-64 reviews across platforms)
- WebMD: Not explicitly stated (mixed user comments) (12 reviews)
- Birdeye: 2.3 out of 5 stars (11 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients reported positive outcomes with specific individual therapists or physicians who were described as professional and helpful
- Availability of a wide range of programs and services for those willing to engage with the treatment process
Common complaints
- Significant administrative and communication issues (e.g., long wait times, appointment cancellations without notice, difficulty getting prescriptions refilled)
- Serious allegations regarding quality of care, including concerns about over-medication, misdiagnosis, and unprofessional staff behavior
- Negative experiences regarding the environment and safety of facilities, particularly for child/adolescent services
"Trying to actually get appointments and get your medicines are always such a hassle... they don't seem to care about people's well-being."
— Patient review (Birdeye)"I'm am very pleased about the professional level of care I have received as a patient and client. Their diagnosis, medication prescribed and the personal time given to me have been 100 % accurate in both the physician and counseling areas."
— Patient review (FindRehabCenters)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- RiverValley Behavioral Health Children's Hospital - Owensboro — Oct 12, 2025
- Community Engagement & Partnerships - RiverValley Behavioral ... — Nov 12, 2025
- National designation positions RiverValley to expand crisis and mental health care - RiverValley Behavioral Health — Feb 16, 2026
- RVBH launches initiative to strengthen behavioral health services support - RiverValley Behavioral Health — Apr 8, 2026
- National designation positions RiverValley to expand crisis and mental health care - The Owensboro Times — Feb 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More behavioral health clinics in Owensboro
Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system based in Owensboro, Kentucky, serving a 15-county area in Western Kentucky and parts of Southern Indiana. Key points relevant to Behavioral Health: - RiverValley Behavioral Health: Led by Dr. Wanda Figueroa, RiverValley operates in collaboration with Owensboro Health. The two organizations have a cooperative relationship rather than competing, focusing on integrated behavioral health services within the region. - Behavioral health offerings: The system includes inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services integrated with overall medical care, including RiverValley Behavioral Health leadership and the network’s clinical integration efforts. - Contact/locations: Owensboro Health has multiple facilities in Kentucky (HQ in Owensboro) and partnerships that support behavioral health access across the area. If you’re specifically seeking behavioral health services in Owensboro, consider contacting Owensboro Health or RiverValley Behavioral Health to inquire about: - Inpatient psychiatric care and stabilization - Inpatient and outpatient mental health services - Community-based behavioral health programs - Referrals to addiction and substance use services - Appointment availability and eligibility Phone (general): 270-417-2000 or 877-888-6647.
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