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Wellbeing
Carruth Center
Visit the Carruth Center WebsiteWhether you are an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student, full-time or part-time, we want to help you complete your education. Your time at WVU may be filled with transitions, self-exploration and change. Our services and programs are designed to support you through these experiences, help you succeed in college, and guide you toward a more fulfilling life. We strive to provide these services in an atmosphere that is welcoming, comfortable, and multiculturally sensitive for everyone.
TalkSpace
Visit the TalkSpace WebsiteUtilizing a network of thousands of licensed clinicians, Talkspace is an online therapy service that connects users to a dedicated therapist from a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. Registered users can send text, voice or video messages to their therapist —anytime, anywhere— including from the comfort of home.
BeWell
Visit the BeWell WebsiteOffers behavioral wellness services for Health Sciences students.
MindFit
Visit the MindFit WebsiteA comprehensive, multidisciplinary program that facilitates academic & cognitive improvements for WVU students. They offer cutting edge tools for students to strengthen their academic skills, content knowledge, memory, attention span, and cognitive function.
WELLWVU
Visit the WELLWVU WebsiteWELLWVU offers wellness education to WVU students in the following areas: drug and alcohol, fitness, sexual health, sexual assault, stress, relationships, stress, and sleep. To learn more about this department, please visit their website or call at 304-293-5054.
Center for Black Culture
Visit the Center for Black Culture WebsiteThe CBC&R provides educational, social and cultural support for African and African American Students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Women's Resource Center
Visit the Women's Resource Center WebsiteThe WVU Women’s Resource Center strives to empower women through on-and-off campus resources, engaging programs, and offering a safer and inclusive space for open discussions on gender equity. We are pursuing a better future for the good of all.
LGBTQ+ Center
Visit the LGBTQ+ Center WebsiteThe LGBTQ+ Center provides programming and academic resources for WVU students, faculty, staff, and community members. Situated in Academic Affairs and reporting to the Office of the Provost, we help enact the academic mission of the modern land grant university. We support the university’s educational social justice efforts through trainings, classes, and advocacy on WVU campuses and across the state. Attention to LGBTQ-related inequities also requires addressing all aspects of inequality, including homophobia, transphobia, racism, misogyny, xenophobia, ableism, and more.
Title IX
Visit the Title IX WebsiteThis office devotes its time to protecting the rights and dignity of WVU students and faculty members. Title IX creates equity for faculty, staff, and students. It covers sexual violence, sex or gender- based discrimination, including stalking, relationship violence, bullying, and sexual misconduct. Please visit their website to learn more about their services or call 304-293-5600.
Student Success
Visit the Student Success WebsiteWe are committed to empowering you to do your best—success coaches, tutoring, and academic support help ensure that you graduate on time, and on goal.
Accessibility Services
Visit the Office of Accessibility Services WebsiteThe Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) is dedicated to enhancing the educational opportunities for students with temporary or permanent disabilities at West Virginia University and all of it's campuses. To ensure access to University programs, specialists work individually with students to help them achieve academic success
Veterans
Visit the Veterans WebsiteMore than 500 veterans, military personnel and/or their dependents are currently furthering their education at WVU. We offer a wide range of majors and support programs that help lead to your success in this pursuit. For more information, please contact Jerry Wood of the WVU Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs at 304-293-8825.
Student Family Resources
Visit the Student Family Resources WebsiteWVU Student Family Resources is a department that supports retention, recruitment and wellness of students who are parents. Student Family Resources serves as a resource for current or potential WVU students seeking child care and family support information.
Student Support Services
Visit the Student Support Services WebsiteThe Student Support Services (SSS)/TRIO program provides individualized services to students who are either first-generation, income eligible, or have a learning or physical disability. Based on student needs and goals, SSS assists with academic accomplishment and social and cultural enrichment so students may successfully complete baccalaureate degrees.
WVU Collegiate Recovery
Visit the Collegiate Recovery WebsiteThe Rack
Visit the Rack WebsiteRecognizing there is a need on campus, WVU has made efforts to assist students who face hunger. Students are welcome to come to the Student Organizations Services office to visit The Rack, where non-perishable goods are available for students in need. In addition, perishable food items (such as fruit, meat, and dairy) are available during a set schedule
Crisis Text Line
Visit the Crisis Text Line WebsiteAcademics/Professional
Academic Resource Center
Visit the Academic Resource Center WebsiteThe Academic Resource Centers (ARCs) provide qualified peer tutors who excel in the content areas they tutor, and this service is free of charge. ARCs can assist students in reaching their full potential for academic success by building their confidence level on the ability to apply concepts learned in the classroom.
Career Services
Visit the Career Services WebsiteCareer Services can help you discover your interests and guide you in selecting a field of study. Center staff can also assist you in preparing a career plan by teaching you to develop job search techniques, writing a resume or preparing for an interview. Regardless of your questions, Career Services is here to help
Regents Bachelor of Arts
Visit the Regents Bachelor of Arts WebsiteThe RBA (Regents Bachelor of Arts) degree is an innovative baccalaureate designed for adult students. The basic principle underlying the degree is that credit is awarded for what students know regardless of how that knowledge was attained. The program differs from other bachelor degrees in that RBA students may earn college-equivalent credit for selected work and life experiences which can be equated to college courses. The RBA student faces the realities of career demands, family obligations, and financial pressures, which the RBA Program recognizes and attempts to remove the obstacles that preclude non-traditional, adult students from attending college. A flexible schedule with evening and online courses helps RBA students continue to work full-time and be a major part of family life while still progressing towards a bachelor’s degree.
Graduate Writing Studio
Visit the Graduate Writing Studio WebsiteThe Graduate Writing Studio assists any Master's or doctoral student in the development of the professional skills necessary to complete their graduate programs successfully and prepare for future positions within and beyond the university. The Graduate Studio also offers writing groups, writing retreats, and occasional workshops.
Student Legal Services
Visit the Student Legal Services WebsiteThe main purpose of Student Legal Services is to educate the students about their legal rights, responsibilities, and obligations. They also provide help with legal issues such as leases, contracts, landlord/tenant issues, notary services, family matters and domestic issues, general civil matters, etc. Please visit their website to learn more information about their services or call the office at 304-293-4897.
International Students
Office of International Student and Scholar Services
Visit the OISSS WebsiteThe Office of International Student and Scholar Services is prepared to help international graduate and professional students with a variety of challenges and concerns.
Community Resources
Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority
Visit the Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority WebsiteThe Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority’s mission is to provide low and moderate income families of Monongalia, Marion, Taylor and Preston counties with comfortable and affordable housing. If you are looking to rent or buy, FMHA offers many great housing options.
1st Presbyterian Church
Visit the 1st Presbyterian Church WebsitePancake “to-go” breakfast that is free for the community from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at 456 Spruce St. Morgantown, WV. Please call 304-296-8236 for questions.
Arnettsville/Starting Points Food Pantry
Visit the Starting Points Food Pantry WebsiteCall or text (304) 680-0590 for an appointment. 4105 Fairmont Rd. Morgantown WV 26501.
Meals on Wheels - Morgantown
Visit the Meals on Wheels WebsitePlease call the Morgantown Area Meals On Wheels Kitchen, 304-599-1954 or email, morgantownareamow@gmail.com. Provide the organization with your name, address, and phone number. This organization accepts referrals from doctors, hospitals, social/health agencies.
Monongalia County Starting Points
Visit the Monongalia County Starting Points WebsiteProvides a food pantry to Monongalia County residents and students. They require proof of income and some form of identification for every member of the household; however, they have no income guidelines.
Morgantown Community Kitchen
Visit the Morgantown Community Kitchen WebsiteFree bag lunches: Monday through Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact them at (304) 292-7364 or P.O Box 922 Morgantown, WV 26507.
Canyon Presbyterian Church
Visit the Canyon Presbyterian Church WebsiteThe food pantry is only open on Mondays. A small box of emergency food may be passed out for children and families, based on donation level.
Christian Help
Visit the Christian Help WebsiteChristian Help has a free store, providing regular and professional clothes, food, and housewares. They also have an EFA (Emergency Financial Assistance) program and jobs for life, which is a program that helps individuals find jobs around the Morgantown area.
Covenant Evangelical Methodist Church
Visit the Covenant Evangelical Methodist Church WebsiteProvides a food pantry to Monongalia County residents and students. The Food Pantry is open on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 am - 11:30 am.
DHHR
Visit the DHHR WebsiteDepartment of Human and Health Services.
- Early Care and Education - West Virginia's Child Care Program is dedicated to improving the affordability, accessibility and quality of child care services. To improve affordability, the Division of Early Care & Education manages a statewide system of Child Care Resource and Referral agencies, which provide resource information and financial assistance to eligible families.
- SNAP - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits to help eligible households buy food.
- WV WORKS - WV WORKS provides monthly cash assistance to eligible families. Most people who receive a monthly WV WORKS check also receive SNAP and Medicaid, but these are not guaranteed.
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) - This Program provides quality nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education; as well as health monitoring and nutritious foods.
Mon County Habitat for Humanity
Visit the Mon County Habitat for Humanity WebsiteThis organization runs a ReStore that takes donations of reusable furniture, appliances, residential & commercial fixtures and furnishings and building materials. Then, the ReStore re-sells these items at thrift store prices using the proceeds to further their mission and help reduce the community’s impact on the environment.
The Salvation Army
Visit the Salvation Army WebsiteThe Salvation Army in Morgantown provides emergency services such as groceries, diapers and baby supplies, clothing, hygiene items, dog and cat food, rent, and utility assistance. They serve hot meals Monday-Friday from 4 pm – 5 pm to anyone in need. They also provide other services like the Pathway of Hope program, disaster relief, summer camps, alcohol rehab referral, and seasonal programs like Angel Tree which provides new clothes and gifts to children for Christmas.
Scott’s Run Settlement House
Visit the Scott’s Run Settlement House WebsiteThey have a food pantry, free store with hygiene products, and baby products.
St. Ursula’s Food Pantry & Outreach
Visit the St. Ursula’s Food Pantry & Outreach WebsiteThis service provides a food pantry to individuals living at or below the poverty line. The Infant and Toddler Program works with pregnant women and families with young children. Through this, they give away cribs, high chairs, car seats, clothes, diapers, wipes, hygiene supplies, bassinets, strollers, tubs, and towels. Some big items must be “earned” by participating in other community programs, school, or working. They also provide referrals to other resources, such as budgeting and parenting classes, job readiness and adult education. They offer blood pressure screenings, blood sugar screenings, dental hygiene referrals. Yearly, they offer flu shot clinics, a Christmas gift program, and Thanksgiving baskets.
United Way
Visit the United Way WebsiteSocial Services program in Morgantown, WV. The goals of their organization are to improve the community’s health and wellness, making sure that children and adolescents have the proper resources and support to have successful lives and careers as adults, and increase the amount of financially stable households in Morgantown and the rest of the state. They hold outerwear and food drives, and have a Dolly Parton Imagination Library, where individuals can get free books for their children.
Mountaineer Country
Visit the Mountaineer Country WebsiteCommunity Resource Guide During Coronavirus