APPALACHIAN REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE IS A 37-BED INPATIENT MENTAL AND PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL LOCATED IN LINVILLE, NC AND IT SERVES NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE HOSPITAL IS LOCATED IN THE HIGH COUNTRY AREA OF NORTH CAROLINA (NEAR BOONE AND SUGAR MOUNTAIN). IT IS THE ONLY INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY WITHIN A 40-MILE RADIUS. THE HOSPITAL OPENED ON NOVEMBER 15, 2021 WITH 10 BEDS, BUT IS NOW STAFFED FOR 27 BEDS.