WVU is committed to supporting the wellbeing of our community by increasing access to mental health services and training, creating inclusive campus activities and fostering a culture of caring.
Counseling Services at the Carruth CenterIf you’re struggling with your mental health or not feeling like yourself, there’s help available right now. Start with these options or explore this site for more.
If you – or someone else – is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, you should always call 911.
Emergency ResourcesExplore ways to help you achieve a sense of balance in emotion, thoughts, and pursuits. Includes campus programs and community resources available to students.
Self Help ResourcesWVU has partnered with Talkspace, an online therapy service that connects users to a dedicated therapist from a secure, HIPAA compliant platform. Talkspace is available at no cost to all WVU students.
Explore TalkspaceWVU offers counseling and therapy services, ranging from informal talk sessions and discussion groups to individualized counseling and psychiatric treatment.
Counseling ServicesUse these common scenarios to get connected with solutions and resources.
Free, confidential and 24/7. Reach a live, trained Crisis Counselor by texting WVU to 741741.
The Carruth Center provides a variety of short-term counseling, psychological, outreach and emergency services.
Get Started at the Carruth CenterA satellite office of the Carruth Center, BeWell provides mental health services for students in Health Sciences majors.
BeWell satellite officeA satellite office of the Carruth Center, individual student-athletes and teams can access mental health counseling here.
Athletics satellite officeWorking in partnership with the Carruth Center, HMU provides more extended outpatient psychiatric treatment and therapy services for students referred there.
Healthy Minds UniversityFor currently enrolled students, the Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CCCPS) is the go-to on-campus provider for group, individual and couples counseling. See their full list of services.
The Urgent/Crisis Clinic provides in-person visits for students who are experiencing a psychological emergency without an appointment.
Urgent/Crisis ClinicEasy access to informal, drop-in consultation (virtual and in-person spaces) with
counselors from Carruth. Meetings are free, one-time, and no longer than 20 minutes.
More formal consultation about a concern that can benefit from immediate problem-solving or time-limited support lasting 1-3 sessions.
Make an AppointmentStudents have the opportunity to sit down with a counselor one-on-one to discuss their concerns in a private and confidential setting. This could involve workshops, groups or individual counseling.
Make an AppointmentVisit the Carruth Center website or follow these steps to get started:
See our contact page for regional campus information.
These groups and programs offer support resources and specialized services.
Physical and mental health work together to promote wellbeing. Visit WVU Medicine Student Health for a wellness visit, physical, vaccinations and more.
Student HealthA valuable resource for students, WellWVU supports wellbeing through online self-help resources, peer education and related services.
WellWVUThe WVU Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) supports students in recovery by promoting a healthy, balanced, and meaningful life on campus.
WVU Collegiate RecoveryThe CARE Team is committed to identifying, preventing, assessing, intervening and reducing threats to the safety and wellbeing of students and the greater WVU community.
Make a ReferralBrowse events and activities that support student mental health and wellbeing.
See All EventsYour time in college can be stressful and has the potential to impact your mental health. Know that you're never alone in your struggles. There is always someone to talk to.
Whatever you do, don't give up hope. We see you. You matter.