CARE (Coordinated Addiction Response Effort) Team

Taryn Wherry, Director
1420 Kanawha Blvd, W
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 881-1686

 

Connecting Individuals to services, treatment and other opportunities that best meet their needs.

Services Offered:

  • Overdose response and follow-ups
  • Mental health crisis response and follow-ups
  • Outreach to unsheltered and vulnerable individuals
  • Connection to appropriate services/treatment
    • SUD Treatment Options
    • Mental Health follow-up  and treatment options
    • Reunification
    • Housing Services
    • Narcan Training/Distribution
    • Birth Certificate, social security card,ID retrievals, emergency insurance

Homeless Outreach Coordinator
Kevin Johnson - (304) 881-1486

Mental Health Coordinator
Tia Gravely - (304) 531-5372

Quick Response Team Coordinator
Jordan Dennison - (304) 962 - 6103

Case Manager
Katie Smith - (304) 541 - 2995

Outreach Specialists (evenings & weekends)
Donnie Skeens - (304) 541 - 0657
James Peters - (304) 541 - 8391
Trace Harless - (304) 541 - 6515

CARE Team Director
Taryn Wherry - (304) 881 - 1686