Wellness Resources

Resource Guides

• WELLWVU 2023-2024 Resources Card
• WELLWVU issues a 'resources card' each year featuring 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.
• Inclusive Campus Resources
• WVU is developing 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.
• Office of Graduate Education and Life Student Resources
• Here, find links to other resource lists for academics, community, finances, research, mental health, the university, and specific information tailored to graduate students.
  
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in the Department of Physics and Astronomy
  
• Check out the resources and information gathered by the department's DEI Committee. Learn about how to report a DEI/Title IX concern or issue, the department's DEI principles, accommodations, programs, activities, and more. 
  

• WVU Student Health
  

• WVU Student Health Services is committed to providing top-quality healthcare for students at West Virginia University. Partnering with WVU Medicine and located across from the Student Rec Center, our convenient care and expert providers are an essential part of your healthcare team. They  offer wellness visits, vaccinations, on-site X-rays, lab services, telemedicine, referrals and more. Conveniently, the Student Health Building includes urgent care and a pharmacy.

• WVU Women's Resource Center
• The WVU Women's Resource Center provides tons of assistance to students. Some initiatives include freebie products, the  Lactation Network, support for gender equity, and resource guides for topics such as healthy relationships, immigration services, the LGBTQ+ community, and more.
• 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.
• WVU Collegiate Recovery Program
  
• Through activities centered around health, wellness, adventure, community, service, and fun, the WVU CRP's goal is to provide the support and resources necessary for students to thrive in their recovery and develop meaningful connections as they move forward in life.
• WVU Student Insurance Office
  
• Information and resources regarding student health insurance plans are available from the SIO.
• Narcotics Anonymous
  
• Find information about local, confidential Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Find information about local, confidential Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

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.
• Communicating with Students in Distress
• This is a guide for faculty and staff regarding interactions with students in distress. It is provided by the Carruth Center, and offers helpful strategies and guidance.