Suicide Prevention, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Hotline

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  • Have you ever considered giving online therapy a shot?

    You’re not alone. In fact, 1 in 3 college students seek therapy from a professional for their mental or emotional well-being.

    Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College has partnered with BetterMynd – an online therapy platform – to offer students access to FREE, confidential, and convenient teletherapy sessions from a diverse network of licensed mental health therapists!

    These 50-minute live video sessions are private and confidential and can take place from the convenience of your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Teletherapy sessions are available during the day, at night, and on weekends, so you can get support whenever it's best for you.

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  • Text START to 741-741 or Call free & confidential: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    • the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    • skilled, trained crisis workers
    • a national 24-hour toll-free suicide prevention and intervention resource
    • provides immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis
    • also: counseling for depression and substance abuse
    • assistance with other emotional and mental health problems
    • can connect callers to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider

  • On the web: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    • Open 24/7
    • Text or call 988

  • Or call: West Virginia’s suicide prevention and substance abuse call line:
    844-HELP4WV (884-435-7498]

    • ​all callers answered immediately
    • response staff professionally certified & trained
    • staff engages callers one-on-one to determine each individual's best steps moving forward
    • callers connected directly with medical personnel if desired

  • Hardy/Grant Counties Narcotics Anonymous

If you need to talk with someone about emotional problems, including depression, substance abuse, or suicidal thoughts, West Virginia offers free and confidential crisis counseling services at your immediate reach.

Local Resources in Moorefield, WV:

“Through this holistic approach, we are making sure all West Virginians have access to the treatment and care they need to achieve the bright future they deserve,” said Karen Bowling, Secretary, West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

WV's 24-hour call line is administered through a partnership between the West Virginia DHHR and First Choice Health Systems.