Moorefield, W.Va., 25, September 2024 – Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College (Eastern) is proud to announce a partnership with BetterMynd, an online therapy provider that partners exclusively with colleges and universities in the US to provide their students with access to free, high-quality counseling services.
In response to the growing importance of mental health awareness and the evolving needs of our community, Eastern has taken a proactive approach to expanding the support and resources available to our campus community. The partnership with BetterMynd will enable students to access confidential and convenient mental health services remotely, providing them with the flexibility to prioritize their mental well-being within their busy schedules.
BetterMynd supplements on-campus mental health resources by providing free and highly personalized online therapy to students to meet their unique needs, including access to 50-minute scheduled counseling sessions, a diverse network of mental health clinicians, and the scheduling flexibility needed for students to make meaningful progress with mental health challenges. Sessions can take place anywhere the student is most comfortable, during the day, at night, or on weekends.
“At Eastern, we are committed to supporting the holistic well-being of our students. Partnering with BetterMynd allows us to provide free, confidential online therapy that is not only convenient but also personalized,” said Monica Wilson, V.P. of Academics and Student Services, “This service empowers students to prioritize their mental health on their own terms, whether they’re navigating academic pressures or personal challenges. By offering flexible access to licensed professionals, we aim to ensure that every student feels supported and understood, no matter where they are in their journey.”
“I know how hard it can be for a college student to struggle with their mental health and access the support and treatment they need in a confidential and timely manner,” said BetterMynd Founder & CEO Cody Semrau, “so I founded BetterMynd with a simple mission: to help colleges and universities make mental health support more accessible to their students.”
Eastern is grateful for the support from The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC) Division of Health Sciences grant to provide this service to students. The WVHEPC Division of Health Sciences leads by leveraging expertise, fostering collaboration, and supporting innovation to improve the health of West Virginians, particularly rural and underserved populations. Our initiatives are designed to grow and strengthen the healthcare workforce of the future through promoting equitable access to and support of health and behavioral health sciences education, research, practice, and policy.
To learn more visit https://easternwv.edu/current-students/student-resources/bettermynd/
About BetterMynd: Founded in 2017, BetterMynd is the online therapy solution of choice for 100+ college and university counseling centers throughout the US. Through their national network of 400+ licensed, in-state mental health counselors and proprietary, HIPAA-compliant online platform, BetterMynd partners exclusively with higher education institutions and has helped thousands of students get the help they need from the privacy and convenience of their laptops and smartphones.
You can learn more about BetterMynd by visiting https://www.bettermynd.com.
About Eastern: Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, based in Moorefield, serves six rural counties in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. EWVCTC offers affordable academic programs, including fourteen degree programs (six of which are fully online), twelve certificate programs, and over thirty opportunities to transfer to a four-year college. Through the Workforce Education department, Eastern provides over fifteen training programs that can be in-person, hybrid, or fully online. Additionally, there are Agriculture Innovation trainings that help agricultural workers improve their businesses or allow them to become Farm Fellows and work with mentors to learn how to succeed in the agriculture industry.
Students and the community are supported by Eastern, with access to the Career Center for job placement, resume assistance, interview preparation, and more. Eastern is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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