List of services
Regional Campuses Mon County Mineral County Raleigh County Safety Classes Legal Services Miscellaneous Healthy Relationships
The resources below include emergency numbers or hotlines to reach campus and local police, rape or domestic help, Title IX support, safety classes and more.
If you have experienced Sexual Assault (on or off-campus) immediately call any police department (WV State, WVU police, Morgantown Police) through 911 and go to your nearest hospital for examination and medical attention. Next, visit Title IX for resources and counseling.
If you have experienced sexual harassment on campus contact the WVU Title IX office (304-293-5600) to ensure the proper steps are taken and your rights as a student or/and employee are protected.
Emergency Numbers
24 Hour Crisis Line, Valley Healthcare: 800-273-3136
Adult/Child Abuse Hotline:
800-352-6513
Carruth Crisis Text Line (for students): 741741
Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990 (immediate help coping with trauma)
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
Poison Control: 800-222-1222
Rape & Domestic Violence Information Center (RDVIC): 304-291-5100
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
988
Veteran’s Crisis Line: 988 (then press 1)
Veteran’s Crisis Text Line: 838255
WVU Police
304-293-3136 (COPS)
992 Elmer St.
Morgantown, WV
If you are experiencing or are witnessing a life-threatening emergency or violation of human rights, call the police and cooperate when they are on scene.
Rape & Domestic Violence Information Center (RDVIC)
Contact: 304-291-5100
The exact location is undisclosed for resident safety.
RDVIC provide services to men, women, and children who are currently experiencing or who are survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, incest, sexual assault, elder care abuse, care giver abuse, sexual harassment, or stalking. RDVIC provides emergency shelter, counseling, support groups, advocacy, community education, and volunteer opportunities. Their services are confidential and free of charge
Title IX and Office of Equity Assurance
304-293-5600
1085 Van Voorhis Rd. Suite 250., Morgantown, WV
Title IX creates equity for faculty, staff, and students. It covers sexual violence, sex or gender-based discrimination, including stalking, relationship violence, bullying, and sexual misconduct.
Regional Campuses
Institute of Technology Police
304-929-2677(COPS)
Potomac State Police
304-788-6931
Tech Emergency Alerts
Monongalia County
Monongalia County Victim Assistance Program
304-291-7286
75 High St.
Morgantown, WV
Monongalia County Victim Assistance program provides support and advocacy for all victims of crimes through the entire legal process. If you have been a victim of a crime or would like to contribute as a supporter of a victim you can call the Mon County Victim Assistance Program (located in the prosecutor’s office) for more information.
Mineral County
City of Keyser Police Department
304-788-1511
11 N. Davis St.
Family Crisis Center
304-788-6061
Domestic violence services in Keyser, WV. Call this hotline for help and information
about how you can stay safe.
Mineral County Sheriff’s Department
304-788-0441
100 E St. Keyser, WV
Mineral County Health Department
304-788-1321
1080 Co Route 220
Keyser, WV
Tests survivors of sexual assault for pregnancy or STI’s.
Potomac Valley Hospital
304-597-3500
100 Pin Oak Lane
Offers rape kits to sexual assault survivors in Keyser.
Raleigh County
Montgomery General Hospital
304-442-5151
401 6th Ave, Beckley, WV
Offers rape kits to sexual assault survivors.
Women’s Resource Center - Beckley
304-255-2559 or 888-825-7936
104 Wilson St., Beckley WV
Provides assistance with resources or safety contact your local Women’s Resource Center.
WVU Tech Student Counseling Services
304-442-3209
Provides WVU students with counseling for trauma, domestic abuse, or sexual assault.
Safety Classes
WVU Safety & Wellness
Safety Classes at WVU
Self-defense, child safety, lab safety
Safe Zone WVU
Email: lgbtq@wvu.edu
The Safe Zone at WVU is a program run out of the LGBTQ+ Center.
Legal Services
WVU Student Legal Services
Legal Aid of West Virginia
304-296-0001
Ensures fairness in our state’s civil justice system by providing free legal information,
advice, and representation to vulnerable individuals and families facing threats
to basic needs such as physical safety, food, shelter, and access to healthcare,
education and other lawful benefits.
Mountain State Justice
304-344-3144
Mountain State Justice opened its doors in 1996 to pursue impact and significant
litigation on behalf of low-income West Virginians. Since that time, MSJ has provided
free legal services to thousands of individuals fighting to protect their families,
their homes, their health and safety, and their livelihoods.
WV Senior Legal Aid
1-800-229-5068
WV Senior Legal Aid provides free civil legal services and counsel to senior West
Virginians age 60 and older, with a focus on economically or socially disadvantaged,
disabled, and rural seniors.
Miscellaneous
Child Welfare Information: Gateway's Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
Factsheet discusses state laws that designate the groups of professionals who are required to report cases of suspected child abuse and neglect. It also addresses reporting by other persons.
Concealed Carry WV
West Virginia is a constitutional carry state. Open carry is legal with no requirement to have a license to carry a firearm, provided the person is at least 18 years old and is legally entitled to have a firearm under state and federal law. Some areas are off-limits, including schools (including WVU) and courthouses.
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Safety Resources
Resources on campus safety (e.g., active shooter), inclement weather, and more. If you have experienced Sexual Assault (on or off-campus) immediately call any police.
WVU Campus Emergency Alert & Notifications
WV Coalition against Domestic Violence
304-965-3552
5004 Elk River Rd
Elkview, WV
This is a state-wide organization that provides resources to victims of domestic and institutional violence through community networks. The WCDV also advocates for victims through public policy and awareness, prevention programs, and education. They also offer resource through collaborative projects like, Child Victimization, LGBTQ Committee, Abuse in Later Life Joint Partnership, and Behavioral Health Initiative. New website coming soon!
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