New West Virginia Recovery Advocacy Group Launches

RE-PATH aims to raise awareness and support for substance use disorder recovery

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A new statewide recovery advocacy organization called RE-PATH (Recovery Empowerment through Policy, Advocacy, Transformation and Hope) has launched in West Virginia. The group was hosted by the West Virginia Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals at an event on February 5th at the West Virginia Culture Center in Huntington.

Why it matters

Substance use disorder is a major public health issue in West Virginia, which has been hit hard by the opioid crisis. RE-PATH aims to advocate for policies and raise awareness to support those in recovery and reduce the stigma around addiction.

The details

RE-PATH is a new statewide recovery advocacy organization in West Virginia that was launched earlier this month. The group was hosted by the West Virginia Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals at an event on February 5th at the West Virginia Culture Center in Huntington.

  • RE-PATH launched earlier this month.
  • The group hosted a reception on February 5, 2026 at the West Virginia Culture Center.

The players

West Virginia Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals

The organization that hosted the launch event for the new RE-PATH advocacy group.

RE-PATH

A new statewide recovery advocacy organization in West Virginia that aims to raise awareness and support for substance use disorder recovery.

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The takeaway

The launch of RE-PATH represents an important step in addressing the substance use disorder crisis in West Virginia by advocating for policies and reducing stigma around addiction recovery.