West Virginia Sober Living

What West Virginia Sober Living does

West Virginia Sober Living (operating as WVSL Solutions) is a Morgantown, West Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2013 that delivers an integrated continuum of recovery-focused services to adults and adolescents affected by substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The organization operates three service divisions: (1) WVSL Recovery Housing, six WVARR-certified sober living residences split between Morgantown and Charleston providing 6-12 month structured living with 12-step integration; (2) WVSL Behavioral Health, a licensed outpatient clinical practice launched in May 2023 that delivers individual and group therapy, medication management, and substance use disorder treatment billed through Medicaid and commercial insurers including BCBS, CareSource, and Peak; and (3) WV PEERS / Police and Peers, a community-based peer recovery support program in which certified peer specialists (PRSS) — most in long-term personal recovery — conduct outreach, distribute naloxone, and are embedded with law enforcement across at least five West Virginia counties to deflect non-violent SUD calls into treatment.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of program fees, insurance billing, government grants (SAMHSA via the WV Office of Drug Control Policy, West Virginia First Foundation, Encova Foundation), individual and corporate donations, event-based fundraising (Kickoff to Recovery, Rally for Recovery Golf Tournament), and modest training fees ($300 for the 49-hour PRSS Basics course, $100 for recertification). The go-to-market relies on community-led outreach, law enforcement partnerships, healthcare provider referrals, and a direct admissions process, with the Police and Peers program serving as both a service channel and a recognized deflection model featured by PAARI. Technology is not a core competency; the differentiated technical asset is the Moodr Health data management platform, a customized third-party system enabling real-time tracking of Police and Peers participants and automated ROI compliance reporting to funders and policymakers.

The organization employs 11-50 staff led by CEO Jon Dower and COO Dan McCawley, with 2024 outcomes including 212 housing program participants, 100 behavioral health clients, 15,593 peer interactions, and 235 treatment referrals generated through Police and Peers. Recurring awards (2024 PRSS of the Year, 2025 Mental Health Care Heroes) and a Netflix documentary feature provide reputational reinforcement as the organization enters its second decade.

Name

West Virginia Sober Living

Legal name

WVSL Solutions

Website

https://westvirginiasoberliving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

West Virginia Sober Living (WVSL Solutions) is a Morgantown, West Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing recovery housing, licensed outpatient behavioral health, peer recovery support, and law enforcement deflection services to adults and adolescents with substance use and mental health conditions across West Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recovery Housing and Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Sober living housing
• Substance use treatment
• Behavioral health services
• Peer recovery support
• Mental health training

Headquarters

HQ city

Morgantown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Recovery Housing Program Fees: Residential fees for sober living homes in Morgantown and Charleston serving individuals in recovery from substance use disorders
2. Behavioral Health Services: Outpatient therapy and mental health services billed through insurance. Accepts Medicaid and some commercial insurances including BCBS, CareSource, Peak.
3. Grants and Government Funding: Funding from WV Office of Drug Control Policy, SAMHSA grants, and other government sources for Police and Peers, peer recovery, and substance use treatment programs
4. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. Event-based fundraising through annual Rally for Recovery golf tournament and Kickoff to Recovery events.
5. PRSS Training Fees: Peer Recovery Support Specialist training courses: $300 for Basics (49-hour certification course), $100 for recertification training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

West Virginia Sober Living (WVSL Solutions) operates recovery housing residences and provides behavioral health and peer recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorders and mental health conditions across Morgantown and Charleston, West Virginia. The organization also runs community-linked programs such as Quick Response Teams and the Police and Peers initiative, and delivers structured training in Mental Health First Aid and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention.

Product overview

WVSL Solutions operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization offering a coordinated system of recovery-focused services. The core offerings include: (1) WVSL Recovery Housing - six certified recovery residences in Morgantown and Charleston providing sober living environments with house managers; (2) WVSL Behavioral Health - licensed outpatient clinical services including therapy, medication management, and SUD treatment; (3) WV PEERS - peer recovery support services with certified specialists providing community outreach and resource connections; and (4) Police and Peers Program - innovative law enforcement partnership for deflection and diversion. Additional services include PRSS training certifications, naloxone distribution, scholarships, and community events. The organization serves adults and adolescents affected by substance use disorders and mental health conditions across West Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recovery Housing (Sober Living Residences) Sober living residences located in Morgantown and Charleston, West Virginia that provide structured, substance-free housing for adults in recovery from substance use disorders. Residents receive a stable living environment supported by peer recovery services and behavioral health programming.
• Behavioral Health Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Police and Peers: 109 law enforcement callouts, 235 referrals to treatment, 71 connected to detox, 89 to inpatient treatment, 33 to MOUD clinics in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supportive.

• Moodr HealthcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 November 2024Moodr Health, a digital healthcare platform based in Morgantown WV, provides a customized data management system for the Police and Peers program. The platform enables real-time tracking of individuals accepting recovery services, automates ROI documentation compliance, and provides immediate reporting to law enforcement, funders, and policymakers. Moodr Health estimates the platform saves up to 40% of staff time on manual data entry. WVSL recognized as an Early Innovator by Moodr Health.
• Monongalia County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT), a collaboration with WV Peers, first responders, public health, and others to provide quick and longer-term assistance to individuals and families affected by substance misuse.
• SOAR WVsupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOAR (State Opioid Response) partnered with WVSL on Save A Life Day naloxone distribution events across 30 states. Charleston peers attend monthly SOAR mutual aid fairs and distributed free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and xylazine test strips.
• PAARI (Police Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWVSL Police and Peers program featured in PAARI monthly webinar series as an outstanding PAARI model program. Staff attended PAARI National Law Enforcement Summit 2025.
• WVU Collegiate Recovery ProgramsupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to administer the Cathy Yura Recovery Scholarship, awarding $1,000 to students in recovery. Partnership created 5 years ago to celebrate Cathy Yura's work as former director of WVU Collegiate Recovery program.
• AmeriCorpssupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer WV Day of Service partnership. Americorps supported WVSL service projects in Morgantown and Charleston communities.
• Chestnut Ridge ChurchsupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated Thanksgiving meals for housing program participants.
• Community BridgesupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated holiday gifts for participants and their children in Charleston housing program.
• Lakeview Golf ResortsupportiveOthersVenue partner for annual Rally for Recovery Golf Tournament in Morgantown, WV.
• WV Office of Drug Control PolicycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing oversight and funding through federal grants from SAMHSA for the Police and Peers program. Program aims to minimize contact with criminal legal system and deflect individuals from arrest into treatment.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oxford House: National nonprofit network of sober living homes with self-run, peer-supported residences for individuals in recovery — directly comparable to WVSL's recovery housing division in model, mission, and resident population.
• CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine: Multi-state outpatient SUD treatment provider offering medication-assisted treatment and counseling — directly comparable to WVSL Behavioral Health in clinical model, payer mix (Medicaid-heavy), and target population.
• WestCare Foundation: Nonprofit providing behavioral health, substance use treatment, and reentry/justice-involved services — closely aligned with WVSL's Police and Peers program, COSSUP-style reentry work, and integrated recovery model.
• Pyramid Healthcare: Mid-Atlantic regional provider of residential SUD treatment, recovery housing, outpatient services, and peer support — closely comparable to WVSL's three-division model and similar size/scope in a neighboring region.

Broad incumbents

• BayMark Health Services: Large national operator of opioid treatment programs, including outpatient and residential SUD services — comparable to WVSL's combined clinical and housing offerings but at much greater scale across multiple states.
• Volunteers of America (VOA): Large national nonprofit operating recovery housing, behavioral health, and supportive services across many states — comparable breadth to WVSL's three-division integrated model, including justice-involved programs.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Established national nonprofit providing inpatient, outpatient, and continuing care for substance use and co-occurring disorders — a broader incumbent whose recovery housing and clinical continuum mirrors WVSL's service integration at national scale.
• Recovery Centers of America: Multi-site operator of residential and outpatient SUD treatment facilities in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast — comparable to WVSL's clinical and housing continuum but with private-pay and commercial-insurance-heavy revenue mix.
• American Addiction Centers: National provider of residential, outpatient, and detox services for substance use disorders — comparable clinical continuum to WVSL's behavioral health division, though operating primarily in private-pay markets.

Others

• PAARI (Police Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative): National nonprofit that supports law enforcement-led deflection and diversion programs — not a service provider itself but the network that recognizes and amplifies models like WVSL's Police and Peers program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/westvirginiasoberliving
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-virginia-sober-living
• Instagraminstagram.com/wvsoberliving

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about West Virginia Sober Living