Mental Health Support and Services at WVU
September 4, 2025
Your mental health matters. The Carruth Center is here to support you with immediate care, emergency services, and ongoing resources.
1. Mental Health Emergency Support
• Crisis Support During Open Hours
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or urgent need, you can walk in or call 304-293-4431 during office hours. No appointment is necessary. This service is also available if you want guidance on how to best support a friend who is struggling.
• After-Hours Mental Health Emergency Line
Outside of business hours, call 304-293-4431 and press 1 to be connected with a crisis intervention specialist right away.
2. Personalized Mental Health Care
Your care begins with an initial appointment at the Carruth Center. You’ll meet with a therapist who will work with you to find the type of care that best fits your needs. Services include:
• Short-Term Individual Counseling
Our clinicians bring diverse backgrounds and use evidence-based strategies (from CBT to EMDR) to provide effective care.
• Group Therapy
• Help Finding Off-Campus Providers
Including long-term therapy, psychiatric services, or psychological testing.
• Educational Workshops/Trainings
Such as Mental Health 101 and the Unplugged Workshop.
• Self-Paced Tools
o Instagram series: Therapy Skill Thursday
WVU students have free access to BetterMynd, an online therapy platform that connects you with a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors. Sessions are conducted virtually, giving you flexible and confidential support wherever you are.
Click here to register and get started.