A Message from Our Board
West Central Behavioral Health's Board of Directors has named AJ Horvath as Interim President & CEO, to lead the agency during a time of transition. Horvath will bring his extensive healthcare and organizational leadership experience to West Central, having served at the Clara Martin Center and most recently at Dartmouth Health. “AJ Horvath is a remarkably strong and engaging leader who will put his talent to good
use in this important role,” says Will Torrey MD, Board Chair.
AJ shared, “I am honored to be able assist WCBH during this time of transition and look forward to working with such a talented group of leaders, providers and staff."
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Meet Maria
Maria Dominguez, Early Child Clinician
When we asked Maria why she chooses to work at West Central Behavioral Health she told us that there are multiple reasons. They all come together as a perfect-fit job working with the youngest of children, those who are ages 0–6. Maria specializes in using techniques from play and expressive art therapies with children who are experiencing emotional and behavioral symptoms. Many of whom have experienced trauma.
After obtaining a Master’s Degree from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy Maria began work in Boston’s public school system, then moved to the Upper Valley with her partner (now husband). To her surprise, she found the needs of children to be significant in our rural communities.
Maria works with children and families in all West Central locations—Claremont, Lebanon, and Newport. She hopes that, through her efforts with early intervention via Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), generational trajectories will change.
Part of Maria’s work success is her strong bond with her colleagues on West Central’s Child Services team and their mutual support for one another. In the short-term, her goals are to finish the CPP learning collaborative to become a rostered CPP Clinician. Maria has completed the licensure requirements for New Hampshire and plans to apply for licensing.
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In a Crisis?
A "crisis" doesn't have to rise to the level of
a life-threatening event to call or text the
When needed, the Access Point will alert our mobile crisis response clinicians.
This service does not close for the holidays. Please share with your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. 🏠
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Happy Veterans Day!
To all who have served and continue to serve. “This We’ll Defend” & “Semper Fidelis”
-Army and Marine Corps Mottos
West Central is proud and honored to take the lead in our community to create a Veterans Coalition that serves Sullivan and Lower Grafton County. This coalition is part of an initiative by New Hampshire's Department of Military & Veteran Affairs to create 13 Veteran coalitions across that state that serve the unique needs of very different geographic locations. While the coalition is spearheaded by West Central Behavioral Health, it is comprised of community members, organizations, and businesses with the shared interest in delivering tailored support to our local Veterans and their families.
Meetings take place on the 3rd Wednesday of every month via Zoom at 1PM. If you are interested in attending a meeting, contact Bill at his email address below. Please help us support the mental health of our local Veterans.
Join us for an Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training (ASIST) on January 11 th & 12 th from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM at the Claremont Savings Bank Conference Center. FREE of charge, open to Veterans and families of Veterans. Lunch is included. For those who are interested to know more or to register, contact Bill at WMetcalfe@wcbh.org. |
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Individual Placement & Supported Employment Service at West Central
A Snapshot of Recent Client Successes at Local Businesses
After shadowing an employer, our client decided to move forward by submitting an application for employment at a local movie theater.
Supported Employment staff helped a client create a resume and supported them throughout the application process.
As a result, the client was offered a job at a Big Box retailer.
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Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? Check out the latest in a series of children's books by Dr. Diane Roston (Author) and J. Moira Stephens (Illustrator). I Don't Like Stripes can be ordered online through Amazon by clicking here. Dr. Roston, West Central's Staff Psychiatrist, will be donating proceeds of her holiday book sales through Amazon to West Central!
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Join our Team
West Central provides high quality, person- and family-centered mental health services to underserved individuals of all ages, including our military service members, veterans, and their families.
Our director of Human Resources, Sue White, PHR, is pictured holding WCBH's new certificate from the state of New Hampshire as a Recovery Friendly Workplace.
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Do you like what we're doing in our community? We're a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving clients in the Upper Valley and Sullivan County, NH with clinics in Lebanon, Claremont, and Newport. No gift is too small. Visit our Giving page to learn more about gifts of stock or securities, or to designate West Central as a beneficiary in your will or estate plans.
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West Central Behavioral Health’s mission is to promote the health and quality of life of individuals, families and communities by providing treatment for mental illness and substance use disorders, while helping to reduce the stigma associated with these challenging conditions. |
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