William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital
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Sharpe Hospital offers a wide range of services to patients either committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. The hospital works closely with the Community Behavioral Health Centers and other community organizations to ensure a smooth transition back to the community after discharge. The hospital has close, ongoing cooperation with West Virginia University, Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, which provides professionals from different backgrounds (psychologists, clinical social workers, physician assistants, and psychiatrists) to the hospital. Over the years, Sharpe Hospital has emerged as a premier center for mental health education and research in West Virginia.