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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 Assistant Director of Outreach and Campus Engagement, Sara DiSimone.

Programs, Workshops, and Events

See our Spring 2025 and ongoing outreach events.

Graduate students laugh with each other at the WVU Mountainlair

Graduate Student Socials

Calling all graduate students! Join the Carruth Center for fun opportunities to even out that work/life balance and to practice some self-care. Graduate student socials are perfect for students who want to add some socialization and relaxation into their busy schedule. The socials will expose graduate students to helpful resources on campus that will lead to improved well-being!

February: Bowling at the Mountainlair

Tuesday, February 11, 6:00PM - 8:00PM at the Mountainlair Bowling Alley
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Craft Your Love

Get crafty this Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re making a heartfelt card for a partner, a funny one for a friend, or just getting creative for yourself, join us for a fun, relaxed DIY card-making event. We’ll provide all the supplies—paper, markers, stickers, and more—you bring the creativity. No artistic skills required! Come hang out, make something unique, and enjoy some company while you’re at it.

Register for the Event
Friday, February 14, 3:00PM - 5:00PM in the Craft Center in Braxton Tower
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Basic Mindfulness

Are you interested in learning ways to manage stress or anxiety? Having difficulty falling or staying asleep? Or maybe you are thinking ahead and wondering how you will manage the stress of classes and exams on top of everything else? Did you know that 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? Carruth’s Mindfulness Basics will teach you the basics of mindfulness and help you to 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.

Session 1 (Evansdale)

Thursdays (2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6) from 4:00PM - 5:15PM in the Student Health Building Yoga Room 101. The first class will be in Room 112. Register by 2/12. Register for Session 1

Session 2 (Downtown)

Mondays (4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28) from 9:30AM - 10:45AM in the Collegiate Recovery Maple House Register for Session 2
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LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Are you tired of reading for academic purposes? Do you identify as part of the LGBTQIA2+ community? Do you sometimes struggle with your mental health? Queer Book Club may be the place for you! This book club focuses on one piece of LBGTQIA2+ literature each semester to allow you to read for pleasure at a reasonable pace. 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.For more information please contact Carmella Polak.

This spring the book club will be reading Black Water Sister by Zen Cho. Sign up is FREE, securing your spot for a FREE BOOK!

February - April

Monthly Meetings (2/18, 3/11, 4/15), 5:30PM - 6:30PM in the Student Health Building Room 101 (Yoga Room)
Register for LGBTQIA+ Book Club
Students night bowling at the Mountainlair

International Bowling Nights

Join the Carruth Center and the Office of Global Affairs for International Bowling Nights on February 19 and April 23 from 5:00-7:00 PM for free! Registration is capped at 20 people, so don't hesitate... Sign up today! Bowling not your thing? Don't worry! There's also pool, chess, and other fun games to play! Please click the link below to register for FREE!

February

 Wednesday, February 19, 5:00PM - 7:00PM at the Mountainlair Bowling Alley
Register for February 19 
Students dancing in the yoga room at the Carruth center

Dance Your Way to Wellness

Want to get grooving in an inclusive environment while building community? Join the Carruth Center for Dance Your Way to Wellness! This weekly program will provide a comfortable space for students to practice dance movements in ways authentic to them to promote physical and mental well-being and connect with themselves and others. This program is open to all students of all identities. No dance experience required, and all abilities are welcome!

If you have a health condition, please consult with the doctor before engaging in physical activity.

Acknowledgement: There is always the possibility of physical injury when participating in any dance or physical activity. Participate at your own pace, comfort level, ability, and risk.

Contact Tinh Dang for more information.

March 25 - April 29

Tuesdays from 5:30PM - 6:30PM in the E. Moore Hall Dance Studio

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 90 minute training, available to WVU faculty/staff and students, will teach participants 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

2/5, 3/5, 4/2 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, crafts, mental health screenings, appointment scheduling, giveaways, and of course information and resources! Mini-Resource Fairs will be held in the Mountainlair Lobby.

Learn About Let's Chat

Wellbeing and Mental Health Student Advisory Board

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

The WVU Wellbeing and Mental Health Student Advisory Board (WMHSAB) was created in order to bridge the gap between students and University administration with regard to wellbeing and mental health on campus.

Learn About the WMHSAB

Upcoming Events

See the full Carruth Center WVU calendar here.

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