Resources

Campus and Community Resources

WVU Collegiate Recovery can connect students, faculty, and staff to a diverse support network at WVU and in the community.

• Eating Disorder Awareness Resources

  Support resources and information for the entire WVU community.

• Treatment and Support Groups

  Here you will find treatment and recovery options as well as support group information. There are various options and support groups listed. Please contact us with any questions that you may have.

• Faculty and Staff Resources

  Recovery support and resources for faculty and staff at WVU.

• Family and Friends Resources

  Support and connection for those impacted by addictive behaviors.

• Home | Addiction | West Virginia University (wvu.edu)

  Addiction is a complex disease – and West Virginia is ground zero of the national epidemic. With the highest drug overdose fatality rates in the country, the impact on our state, our communities and families and our future, is nearly incalculable, but hope remains.

• Substance Use Disorder Legal Program

  Free legal services for people with a SUD, including assistance with: child support/custody, bankruptcy, disability benefits, DHHR programs, driver's license reinstatement, employment, and expungement. Anyone interested can contact Shawna Pastuch White at spastuch@mail.wvu.edu.

• Substance Use Recovery Resources

  Mountaineers who are in recovery from substance use disorders can use these resources to support their recovery journey.

• Naloxone Trainings & Naloxone Locations Map

  This training, with the support of the Monongalia County Health Department, trains participants in the use of Narcan nasal spray, to be used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency. Narcan is designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. Fentanyl test strips are also discussed as part of this training.

  The training takes approximately 45 minutes and can be requested for groups by completing on of our program request forms. Program requests must be made at least two weeks in advance.

• WELL WVU - Fentanyl Test Strips

  WELL WVU is currently able to provide WVU students with fentanyl test strips - no questions asked, no identifying information required, and no interaction with anyone during pick-up. If you would like to request fentanyl test strips, just complete this form.
  

• The Modern Mountaineer's Guide to Hosting Safer and More Inclusive Parties

  Planning and hosting a party can be fun, but small details can ensure your party is SAFE AND FUN. Setting boundaries and having strategies in place to make yourself and guests comfortable is essential for everyone to have a good time. Remember, this is YOUR PARTY and you make the rules!

• WELL WVU - Responsible Gambling

  WELL WVU has put together some useful information and tips to promote responsible gambling. From the Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia

  “Gambling is very common among college students. About 6% of students develop a gambling problem. Those in recovery from other addictions are at especially high risk. The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia developed this video to highlight that sports betting isn’t all fun and games, and there is help if you cross the line into problematic gambling.”

  Watch the Video

• REACH Student Success (WVU)

  The Respond, Engage and Climb Higher program, or REACH, offers support services to meet students’ academic and personal needs, including one-on-one tutoring, success coaching and peer assistance.

• Community Kitchen, Inc.

         Students are welcome to join Community Kitchen for a nutritious lunch each weekday from 11am to               12:15pm at Trinity Episcopal Church (247 Willey St.). Each Friday, a weekend bag is provided as well.