As we observe National Suicide Prevention Month throughout September, the WVU Police Department reminds students, families, employees and community members that the department offers wellness check services.
In the event you are concerned for someone’s mental or physical well-being, call UPD at 304-293-3136 to request a wellness check. The University Police team works alongside the WVU CARE team and the Carruth Center to assess risks and provide resources where needed for at-risk students, faculty and staff.
The team will work to contact the individual at their residence and, if needed, connect the individual with the appropriate mental health resources.
If you are considering harming yourself or someone else or if you are experiencing a psychological emergency, please know help is available and people want to help. Call the WVU Carruth Center at 304-293-4431 or the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.
Download the LiveSafe app and turn on push notifications for direct and discreet two-way communication with police. To receive alerts about emergencies and incidents on or near campus, register for the WVU Alert system.