We provide information and awareness in the areas of mental health and psychological concerns. Sometimes this is within a partnership with other University departments and student groups; other times this is a program of our own. Please check out the following programs:
Summer 2024 EVENTS
Grad Student Bike & Banter
Join the Carruth Center and Adventure West Virginia this summer for a weekly bike ride! All abilities are welcome, but you should be comfortable on a bike. We’ll meet at the Morgantown Adventure Outfitters, then ride along the Mon River Trail or head up Decker’s Creek every Thursday from May 16th – August 1st (except July 4th) from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Rides are designed for graduate students to explore outdoors and build community in Morgantown. Family friendly dates include 5/30, 6/27, and 8/1.
Bike and helmet rentals are free for WVU students, after a refundable $5 registration fee. Morgantown Adventure Outfitters, 10 Walnut Street, Morgantown 26505 (near the amphitheater on the rail trail).
Outdoor Socials
Hanging in Morgantown over the summer and looking to connect with fellow Mountaineers in the outdoors? The Carruth Center and Adventure West Virginia have the program for you! Join us every Friday from May 17th through August 2nd (except July 5th) from 3:00PM-5:00PM at Morgantown Adventure Outfitters for weekly outings. Each week, participants will decide if we’re biking, kayaking, or walking along the Mon River Trail or Decker’s Creek. All abilities welcome!
Equipment rentals are free for WVU students, after a refundable $5 registration fee. Morgantown Adventure Outfitters, 10 Walnut Street, Morgantown 26505 (near the amphitheater on the rail trail).
Wake-up and Walk
Join the Carruth Center and BeWell for weekly community walks this summer! This drop-in space is designed for students to enhance their mental well-being, practice self-care, and build social connections. Two groups will start their walks on Evansdale and HSC campuses, then meet in the middle. Pick the starting location that works best for you!
All students and abilities are welcome. Groups will travel approximately 2 miles and the HSC starting point will have greater elevation change. Please dress comfortably for the weather and outdoor walking. We will walk rain or shine but will cancel for lightning.
Tuesdays, starting June 11th from 9:00AM-10:30AM
Evansdale Location: Meet at STH (Student Health Bldg) room 101, contact Jessica.Taylor1@mail.wvu.edu with questions.
HSC Location: Meet outside the Market @HSC-South, contact Layne.Kehl@mail.wvu.edu with questions.
Summer Fun at HSC
Looking to get outside and have some fun this summer? Join us for one or all of the weather permitting events. We will have outdoor yard games, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and more! Hosted by BeWell, a satellite office of Carruth, Collegiate Recovery, WellWVU, and HSC Chancellor’s Office.
Craft & Chat
Join the Carruth Center for some fun crafting and good conversation. Make a cute painting or a bracelet and a new friend while you are at it. Meet us in the Mountainlair Lobby on May 21st and July 25th from 1:00PM-3:00PM to join in the fun. All crafting abilities welcome, no experience needed!
Contact alix.ford@mail.wvu.edu with questions.