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Outreach and Events

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.

We also offer a variety of workshops and drop-in spaces. Workshops are a great way to learn skills; they also provide practical ways to help manage your thoughts and feelings. Workshops are often skills-based and don't require a lot of self-disclosure. Workshops are generally a 3-4 week commitment and no initial appointment is needed. Please register via the links below or email the workshop facilitator.

For any questions related to outreach opportunities, please contact Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services Outreach Coordinator, Sara DiSimone.

Programs, Workshops, and Events

See our Fall 2026 and ongoing outreach events.

mindfulness workshop from Carruth Center

Basic Mindfulness

Are you interested in learning ways to manage stress or anxiety? Having difficulty falling or staying asleep? Or maybe you're thinking ahead and wondering how you'll manage the stress of classes and exams on top of everything else? Learning how to practice mindfulness—in fact only 5 to 10 minutes a day—can help improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and improve ability to manage stress. This workshop will teach you the basics of mindfulness and help develop the habit of living life more in the present. Basic Mindfulness is taught as a weekly, 75-minute class over four weeks by a certified mindfulness instructor. For more information or to register, please contact Elizabeth Moore. 

Please register with the link below.

  WeWednesdays, 3:30-4:45 PM: September 30 and October 7, 14, and 21 at the Evansdale Library.

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Speed Friending

Want to meet new people but hate awkward introductions? Speed Friending offers short, guided conversations, and a welcoming vibe to help you find your people! No pressure - just good conversations. 

Tues 8/25, World of Wings in Evansdale Crossing
Tues 9/15, Mountaineer Room in the Mountainlair
Wednesday, 9/23, Mountaineer Room in the Mountainlair
Tuesday, 10/20, World of Wings in Evansdale Crossing

All sessions are 5:00PM to 7:00PM on these dates! 



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queer book club selection Fall '26: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E Butler

Queer Book Club

Are you tired of reading for academic purposes? Do you identify as part of the LGBTQIA2+ community? Struggle with mental health at times? Queer Book Club may be the place for you! The primary goal of the group is to engage in conversations surrounding mental health as it relates to the literature and to build connections with one another. 

This fall, the Club will read Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler. Books will be available for pick up on Tuesday, 8/25 at 5:30PM in the Mountainlair, suite 249.

For more information please contact  Joshua Stuart.

Please register with the link below:
  Meet at 5:30PM on the following Tuesdays: 9/8, 10/13 & 11/10.
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scrabble tiles "Live Well" for wellness screening

Wellness Check-in Days

Take a moment to check in on your wellness. Stop by and complete a brief screening and, if you'd like, chat one-on-one with a clinician about your results right away. Whether you're looking for resources, or simply curious about your well-being, we're here to support you—no pressure, just a chance to prioritize your wellness. 

Resilience - Wednesday, 9/9 
Eating Disorders - Tuesday, 10/20
Gambling - Monday, 11/2

All wellness check-ins are from 11AM to 1PM in the Mountainlair's Vandalia Lounge & Shenandoah Room
 





   

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Outreach Requests

The Carruth Center staff can provide topic-specific presentations to students, faculty and staff. Additionally, Carruth staff members are available to support campus-wide events. You can learn more about outreach requests or submit your own at the page below.

Learn About Outreach Requests

For any questions related to outreach opportunities or requests, please contact the Carruth Center for Counseling & Psychological Services Outreach Coordinator, Sara DiSimone.

Mental Health 101 Training

Open enrollment sessions scheduled throughout the semester

This training, available to WVU faculty/staff and students, will teach participants the warning signs of distress and appropriate ways to communicate, listen and provide helpful resources. The training will also provide space for participants to practice these skills. There are multiple sessions scheduled for the current semester; learn more about them at the page below.

Learn About Mental Health 101 Training

Let's Chat Mini Resource Fairs

Tues 2/10 & Thurs 4/23 from 11:00AM – 1:00PM in the Mountainlair Lobby

Students will be able to access the on-demand consultation services of Let's Chat while also learning about and engaging with other campus resources. We’ll have snacks, trivia, mental health screenings, appointment scheduling, giveaways, and of course information and resources! Let's Chat will be held in the Mountainlair Lobby.

Learn About Let's Chat

Well-being and Mental Health Student Advisory Board

Meet biweekly on on Tuesdays at 7:00PM in the Student Health Building

The WVU Well-being and Mental Health Student Advisory Board (WMHSAB) was created  to bridge the gap between students and university administration with regard to well-being and mental health on campus.

Learn About the WMHSAB

Upcoming Events

See the full Carruth Center WVU calendar here.

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