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Wellness Resources

Maintaining a healthy work/life balance starts with your mental health, physical health, and well-being. Finding this balance is critical to the success and enjoyment of your career. There are numerous resources available through WVU to help you along the way, whether you are a student, staff, or faculty. Additional information is also available from Campus and Community Life. Below are a series of helpful services, programs, and resources available to the WVU community. Click on the hyperlinks to learn more!

Resource Guides

WELLWVU 2022-2023 Resources Card

WELLWVU issues a 'resources card' each year which offers a comprehensive guide of helpful services at WVU. The Office of Wellness and Health Promotion was formed with the purpose of delivering comprehensive wellness education to all WVU students. WELLWVU also provides various trainings for WVU students, staff, and faculty, in addition to hosting the Student Wellbeing Ambassador Team (S.W.A.T.).

Inclusive Campus Resources

WVU is working to develop lists of resources tailored to the needs of the many communities that make up the Mountaineer community. More resource lists will be added in the coming weeks and months, so keep an eye out for updates.

Division of Student Life

The WVU Division of Student Life is made up of more than 20 divisions designed to support the development of students. At the link above, each department of Student Life is briefly explained with links to learn more about what they have to offer.

Recreation & Entertainment

WVU Campus Recreation

WVU Campus Recreation serves the students, faculty/staff and community by supporting a culture of well-being. Our commitment to healthy living includes creating and promoting opportunities to be active. Check out the group fitness schedule, then register here to participate.

Adventure WV

Adventure WV has offerings including an outdoor recreation center, leadership training, and much, much more. They also provide gear rentals of bikes, climbing equipment, camping supplies (including tents and sleeping bags), and more.

Mental Health

Talkspace Online Therapy

Talkspace is an online therapy service that has partnered with WVU to connect users to a dedicated, licensed therapist via private messaging and live video from a secure, HIPAA-compliant digital platform. This service is available at no cost for all West Virginia University students. You do not need to contact Carruth Center to access or use Talkspace.

WVU Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services

The Carruth Center is a multidisciplinary unit composed of social workers, psychologists, counselors, and graduate students in training who work collaboratively to address the psychological needs of students. Review the Orientation to Services and determine what course of action is best for you. The Center also provides various resources on campus, in the area, and online.

Faculty & Staff

WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

The WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is a free service offered to employees and their dependents. FSAP is a confidential resource that provides professional staff and a safe place to sort through problems and determine the best resources available to address them. Services include mediation and trainings.

WVU ADVANCE Center

The ADVANCE Center is an academic hub that works with faculty, staff, and campus-wide leaders to disrupt institutional inequities and promote inclusive policies that sustain and grow a thriving culture and climate University-wide.

Presentation: "Improving Work Life Satisfaction"

This presentation was given by the Department's own Dr. Micky Holcomb in 2016. It is based on materials from a partnership between AWIS and the Elsevier Foundation.