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Emergency Resources

While we hope that students do not experience emergencies during their time at WVU, we have a variety of resources to support in times of need.

If immediate assistance is needed outside of business hours, please call the University Police Department at 304-293-COPS (2677) where someone is on call 24 hours a day. Please note that our officers are trained to handle emergencies involving WVU students and will notify other University personnel to assist with the situation.

Please review the resources below or call at 304-293-5611 for assistance.

Should an on-campus concern arise that is not outlined above, please refer to this list of emergency supports: Emergency Info Report a Concern

Resources available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

  • Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services: 304-293-4431
  • University Police Department: 304-293-2677
  • Title IX anonymous on-call line: 304-906-9930
  • The nearest hospital emergency department:
    Ruby Memorial Hospital, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505, 304-598-4000

Resources available during business hours while the University is open:

Emergencies - Seek Help Immediately, Then Make A CARE Team Referral

  • Is there a life-threatening medical emergency or an imminent threat to self or others?

    Call 911

  • Has the student expressed threats of violence towards themselves or others?

    UPD 304-293-COPS 

  • Has the student allegedly broken a law?

    UPD 304-293-COPS 

Example: Student says, “I hate this class, I‘m going to bomb it so I don’t have to go anymore this semester.”

Activate the Experts - Act Now, Then Make A CARE Team Referral If Extra Support Is Needed

  • Is the student exhibiting unhealthy psychological behavior, expressed suicidal thoughts, or expressed interest in counseling

    Carruth Center | 304-293-4431 (after hours press "1") Crisis Clinic for urgent concerns | Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

  • Was the student allegedly involved in a Title IX reportable situation?

    Title IX | 304-293-5600, Anonymous on-call line: 304-906-9930 (if reporting to Title IX an additional Care Team referral is not needed)

Example: Student has an advising appointment and mentions thoughts of suicide.

Follow Procedures - Consultation Encouraged

  • Is there a process within your department/office to resolve the situation?

    Contact appropriate personnel

  • Was the student allegedly involved in a violation of the Student Code of Conduct?

    Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities |  304-293-8111

  • Is the student exhibiting a CARE Team behavior of concern?

    CARE Team | 304-293-5611

Example: Student is being disruptive in the classroom setting and the behavior cannot be managed by faculty

Call Immediately (after reporting to first responders)

  • Serious accident, injury, or death of a student

    Carrie Showalter (Campus and Community Life) | 304-293-5611 or 304-906-9626

Please note that Deans and Directors receive a more detailed document with reporting lines sent annually in August.

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