Williamson Health & Wellness Center, Inc.

Williamson Health & Wellness Center, Inc. is a non-profit, federally qualified health center located in Williamson, West Virginia, primarily serving Mingo County and surrounding rural areas in southwestern West Virginia. The organization is registered in SAM.gov as a corporate entity with tax-exempt status and provides comprehensive healthcare services to underserved populations. As a healthcare-focused non-profit, Williamson Health & Wellness Center receives federal grant awards primarily from agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the Appalachian Regional Commission.

The organization has received numerous federal grant awards focusing on critical healthcare initiatives, including expanding primary care, mental health, and substance use disorder services. Key grant-funded programs include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, behavioral health service expansions, evening clinic hours, workforce training, community health center infrastructure support, and COVID-19 response efforts. Specific projects have involved establishing new treatment services, renovating healthcare facilities, providing produce prescription programs to address nutritional needs, and developing integrated primary care and behavioral health clinics. The center has also received sub-awards from entities like West Virginia University Research Corporation and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, particularly targeting rural and underserved populations with healthcare access, education, and support services. Funding sources have included programs such as the Community Health Centers program, Appalachian Area Development, Rural Health Care Services Outreach, and various COVID-19 related initiatives, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to addressing healthcare challenges in rural Appalachia.