Journey to your highest potential.

Embracing health and well-being is a lifelong journey.

Reframing our mindset to accept joy and curiosity frees us to change our behavior, build healthier habits and improve our quality of life.

We believe that all Mountaineers deserve the opportunity to reach their greatest potential and to find meaning and purpose in their lives. We support our community along many paths to well-being through:

  • Inspiring Mountaineers. Enhancing individual and collective well-being by providing opportunities to embrace balance.
  • Nurturing Community. Minding our well-being by cultivating a safe and healthy environment for the entire WVU community.
  • Going First, Together. Working toward a better West Virginia by coming together and pursuing change for the good of all.

Healthy and Well Mountaineers

Mental Health

If you're struggling emotionally, talk to someone. Your mental health affects how you feel, think and act.

Mindfulness

Try mindfulness meditation with WVU Medicine's Mindful Steps virtual series.

Self-care

Get enough sleep. Eat well. Move your body. Talk with someone who cares. Self-help resources are available.

Fitness

Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. Exercise produces stress-relieving hormones, boosts mood and improves health.

Nutrition

Proper nutrition and healthy eating strengthen the immune system and boost energy and focus. Request a dietitian consult.

Sleep

Your sleep schedule can impact your stress levels. Learn more about good sleep hygiene.

Stress

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? You are not alone. WELLWVU has tips to reduce stress.

Relationships

Having roommate issues or a hard time meeting new people? Explore how to improve relationships.

Sexual Health

Sexual health is more than just sexual behavior. Learn how to embrace and enjoy your sexuality throughout your life.

Drugs & Alcohol

Alcohol and drug use can damage the body and brain and negatively affect health and well-being. Before you chug that beer, get the facts.

Violence Prevention

Get the knowledge and tools you need to help yourself and your peers.

Frankie Tack is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Coordinator of the WVU Mental Health and Addiction Studies program.

Purpose: It’s a Journey, Not a Destination.

Discovering who you are, your values and the strengths you lean on will guide you on your path of self-discovery. Understanding your purpose is a journey. And our purpose is to help you explore yours.

Discover your values and strengths at the Purpose Center

WELLWVU

Learn more about ways to meet your wellness needs through comprehensive programs and services provided by WELLWVU, including tips, training, supplies and more.

Carruth Counseling Center

Browse a variety of resources and find support options that best fit your needs – whether it’s self-help, one-on-one counseling or group support, the Carruth Center can provide guidance.

Collegiate Recovery

Connect with others in recovery through support groups, meditation, adventure, nutritional programming, social events and more, and make yourself at home in Collegiate Recovery’s Serenity Place.

Student Health

Not feeling well? Need a sports physical? Time for the flu shot? Walk-in to Student Health for top-quality health care, including wellness visits, vaccinations, X-rays, lab services, telemedicine, referrals and more.

Campus Recreation

Get involved and stay active with plenty of opportunities offered by Campus Recreation, ranging from competitive volleyball and personal training to kayak rolling and crafting.

Employee Health and Wellness

Discover the perks of being a Mountaineer with a variety of wellness programs, services and discounts for employees and retirees curated by Talent and Culture.

CARE Team

Make a CARE (Collaboration, Assessment, Response, Engagement) referral so our team can provide support to distressed students and address related behaviors and concerns. 

WELLWVU Carruth Counseling Center Collegiate Recovery Student Health Campus Recreation Employee Health and Wellness CARE Team

Find Your Well-being

Physical

Caring for your body through regular movement and balanced nutrition and sleep.

Physical Paths

Community

Feeling connected, engaged and safe in your community.

Community Paths

Financial

Learning to effectively manage money and seek out resources to support financial goals.

Financial Paths

Social

Building strong relationships, connections and support systems with others, including coworkers and students.

Social Paths

Purposeful

Liking what you do and being motivated to expand your sense of purpose and meaning.

Purposeful Paths

Emotional

Recognizing, experiencing and managing a range of emotions effectively to meet the demands of everyday life and create meaningful relationships.

Emotional Paths

Wellbeing is multi-dimensional, and these components play an integral role in overall health and happiness. Through collaborations and innovations, we are working to support the whole-person wellbeing of our faculty, staff and students at West Virginia University.