Mental Health Trainings

Read through the descriptions of provided trainings and select your next step. Trainings are only available to current WVU students, faculty, and staff.

Mental Health 101 Training

This 90 minute training, available for both staff and students, focuses on the following:

• Current national mental health statistics in addition to WVU-specific characteristics
• Effective listening skills
• In-depth look at the services provided by the Carruth Center and the CARE Team
• Reviews the warning signs of suicide
• Allows participants the opportunity to discuss how to safely intervene with students who are in distress.

Training Session Schedule for Fall 2026 (still TBD)

• Faculty/Staff sessions have concluded for Spring 2026. Please check back for Fall 2026 dates later this summer.

• Student sessions have concluded for Spring 2026. Please check back for Fall 2026 dates later this summer.

To register for one of these sessions, please fill out this registration form. Registration for open enrollment sessions closes approximately 24 hours PRIOR to the session.

For any questions or to schedule a training for your class or student organization, please contact Courtney Weaver at courtney.weaver@mail.wvu.edu.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Sponsored by the Division of Student Life, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training that includes assessing for suicide or harm, listening non-judgmentally, giving reassurance and information, and encouraging professional help and self-help strategies.

The information is presented by WVU's certified instructors in a variety of formats, including virtual, blended, and in-person. There is a maximum capacity of 30 participants per training. Please note, this training requires a substantial time commitment.

There are two options to consider. You can designate which version of the course you would prefer in the Qualtrics interest form.

• Option 1: Two hours of online pre-work. Course length of approximately 5.5 to 6 hours, in person.

• Option 2: Two hours of online pre-work. Course length of approximately 6.5 hours, virtually.

To request more information on Mental Health First Aid, please fill out the form below.