Department of
Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences

West Virginia Healthy Start/HAPI Project

Helping Appalachian Parents and Infants

West Virginia Healthy Start HAPI Project Logo with the tagline - helping appalachian parents and infants.

At the WV Healthy Start/HAPI Project, we’re on a mission: to ensure that babies in West Virginia have the strongest start, and parents feels supported, empowered, and prepared. Backed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and housed within the West Virginia University School of Medicine, OB/GYN Department, our team brings professional expertise and community heart to pregnant women, new parents, and growing families across our Appalachian communities.

What We Do

  • Personalized Support: From the prenatal period through postpartum and beyond, we offer home/virtual visits, check-ins, and phone support delivered by caring licensed social workers and registered nurses.
  • Whole Family-Wellness: We educate and guide families on healthy pregnancy habits, postpartum wellness, infant/child development, healthy relationships and more.
  • Father/Partner Support: Our Fatherhood Initiative offers the 24/7 Dad Curriculum - supporting engaged, informed fatherhood and strong parenting partnerships.
  • Removing Barriers: Screenings and services to help address postpartum depression, substance use disorder, smoking cessation, oral health, domestic violence, and more.
  • Group-Based Education Classes: We host fun, interactive classes for moms, dads, and families - covering topics like prenatal care, breastfeeding, parenting skills, dad workshops, maternal wellness, and so much more. These group sessions build knowledge and community, connecting families who are on the same journey.

Why It Matters

  • Getting the right care at the right time can make all the difference. HAPI helps reduce infant mortality, prevent preterm births, and build a stronger, healthier future for families. The HAPI Project is tailored to bring trusted guidance to you.

Eligibility

  • Prenatal
  • Active Right From The Start (RFTS) Client
  • Medicaid/Maternity Services Recipient
  • CHIP Insurance
  • Resident of one of the HAPI Counties Served (Barbour, Doddridge, Hardy, Harrison, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Preston, Randolph, Upshur, Wetzel)

Ready to Start? Your Journey to a Healthy Start Begins Here

If you’re expecting, newly postpartum, or caring for a young baby, you may be eligible for HAPI services. For more details, reach out today. We’d love to partner with you, your family, and your baby’s future.

Contact Us:

Phone: 1-866-738-HAPI

For additional information regarding WV Healthy Start/HAPI Project services/eligibility, please visit the Services and Eligibility tab.