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LGBTQ+
WVU LGBTQ+ Center
Events and Resources
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The LGBTQ+ Center provides a safe and comfortable atmosphere for organizing, socializing,
teaching, and learning. They provide programming and academic resources for WVU
students, faculty, staff, and community members. They also host events, have
a SafeZone, host activities, and help advocate for students.
PFLAG of Morgantown
Events and resources
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PFLAG Morgantown provides support and education to all parents, family, friends, and allies of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the Morgantown, West Virginia area. Visit their website for a list of upcoming events.
Fairness West Virginia
advocacy and resources
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Fairness WV provides a wide range of resources for members of the LBGTQ+ community including: health care, sexual violence resources & support, student resources & support, transgender resources and support, and wedding resources. They also provide advocacy for individuals who are members of the LBGTQ community in any way they can. If you believe you need advocated for, contact them directly to speak about your specific situation.
Request Preferred Names in WVU Systems
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Students can request a preferred first and last name to be reflected in WVU systems.
Once approved, preferred names will be distributed automatically to systems technically
capable of accepting them. These currently include: Banner/STAR; eCampus/Blackboard;
MIX/Google Workspace; Microsoft 365; directory.wvu.edu; and CS Gold, the software
behind the WVU ID card. This automated process, which typically takes one business
day, will change the display name on your email but won’t change your email address.
Students with Disabilities
WVU Office of Accessibility Services
Student Resources and Accommodations
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The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) helps students with disabilities in areas of academics, housing, transportation, and other resources. To ensure access to University programs, accessibility specialist work individually with students to help them achieve academic success. Accommodations are provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other state and federal laws. Accommodations can be either on a temporary or permanent bases. Call or visit their website to apply for accommodations that best fit your specific needs.
Center for Excellence in Disabilities
Resources and Accommodations
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The Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) provides education and training, services, research, health and wellness education, and resources to individuals with disabilities and their families. Some services they offer that are most applicable to students are assistive technology training and loans and specialized community living assistance. You can also visit the website for a more in-depth view of the other numerous services the CED offers.
Students with Families
WVU Student Family Resources
Student FAMILY Resources
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Student Family Resources (SFR) provides a support system that can reduce family
conflict, stress, and risk factors, allowing WVU’s student parents to pursue
and complete their studies at West Virginia University. Their services include:
Mountaineer KidZone, Lactation Room, Literacy Enrichment, Parent Education, Lending
Library, Semester kick-off ice cream social, Family Consultations, Parent ListServ,
Babysitting Lists, and Outreach Programs.
Christian Help
Free Store (Baby Clothes)
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Visit the Christian Help Free Store to obtain a bag full of free baby clothing.
Scott’s Run Settlement House
Baby Basics PantrY
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Ran entirely by donations, the Baby Pantry provides diapers, wipes, food and other
baby essentials as items are available. Generally, diapers are available in Newborn
through size 2 at any time; larger sizes go very quickly, so it is always a good
idea to call (304) 599-5020 before making a trip out. The Baby Basics Pantry
is open 8:30 am - 4:00 pm every weekday; assistance will be provided to parents
once every 4 weeks. Bring: Social Security card or Medical card for the
child each time you visit the baby pantry.
Birthright of Morgantown
Infant programs
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Provides items such as Pregnancy Tests, Maternity Items, and Baby Items. Birthright
provides confidential, non-judgmental support to any woman who is pregnant or
thinks she might be pregnant, no matter her age, race, circumstances, religion,
marital status or financial situation.
The Shack Neighborhood House
School-Age Child Resources
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The Shack provides programs that include: School-Age Care (ranging from $10-$50
per requirements/participation of the program), Summer Programs (vary by year
and availability), Aquatics Program (group $40/lesson and individual $30/lesson),
Home Repair Program (for those who are not physically or financially able), Playgroup
(Monday and Wednesday 10:00am-11:30am), and much more. Visit their website for
a comprehensive list of programs and activities.
Scott’s Run Settlement House
Backpack Feeding Program
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The program serves 12 schools including: Brookhaven, Cheat Lake, Mason-Dixon, Mountainview,
Mylan Park, North, and Suncrest Elementary Schools; three Alternative Learning
Centers, Clay Battelle Middle and High School, Mountaineer Middle School, and
University High School. The goal is to ensure that no school child spends a weekend
hungry. Backpacks are provided at the school. View a
comprehensive list of what food is included.
West Virginia Starting Points Family Resource Center
Services/Programs Children of All Ages
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Starting points offers a variety of resources and programing for families with
children of all ages. Their programs include: PAT - Parents As Teachers, Infant/toddler
playgroups, Developmental screenings, Newborn baby outreach visits, AmeriCorps
school tutoring, After school/summer enrichment, Family fun/literacy nights,
AmeriCorps service projects, and Parent/community education. Some specific examples
of those programs include: Playgroup, Family Fun Night, Expecting Moms, Expecting
Dads, Weekly Fathers' Program, Pre-Natal Yoga Classes, and Respite Care. Visit
the website for days and times of each program.
Morgantown/Mon County DHHR
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
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The West Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly
benefits to help eligible households buy food. Eligibility to receive benefits
is based on household size, income, assets and some household expenses. SNAP
may only be used to purchase food for human consumption and seeds/plants to grow
food at home. SNAP benefits cannot be used for: household items, grooming products,
tobacco, alcohol products, pet food, etc. In order to qualify for this benefit
program, you must be a resident of the state of West Virginia and fall into one
of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined)
under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking
combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age
60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent,
or yourself).
Morgantown/Mon County Health Department
WIC (Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants, and Children)
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Short-term intervention program designed to improve lifetime nutrition and health behaviors in families by supplying free supplemental foods to meet their immediate nutritional needs. WIC services include: Nutrition Counseling and Education, Breastfeeding Counseling and Support, Health Screenings and Referrals, Immunizations, and Healthy Food Package. Qualified Applicants: Pregnant women, Women breastfeeding an infant up to the infant's first birthday, Postpartum women up to six months after delivery or end of pregnancy, Infants up to their first birthday, Children from age one until their fifth birthday, and household income no more than 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines.
Students in Recovery
WVU Collegiate Recovery Program
Events, meetings, resources
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Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship of men and women whom are in recovery
from a narcotic use disorder and meet to support each other within that recovery.
Narcotics Anonymous uses a traditional 12-step model that has been expanded and
developed for people with varied substance abuse issues. Follow the link above
for a list of local meeting times and locations.
Mountaineer Region of Narcotics Anonymous
NA Meetings
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Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship of men and women whom are in recovery from a narcotic use disorder and meet to support each other within that recovery. Narcotics Anonymous uses a traditional 12-step model that has been expanded and developed for people with varied substance abuse issues. Follow the link above for a list of local meeting times and locations.
Alcoholics Anonymous
AA MEETINGS
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience,
strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and
help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is
a desire to stop drinking. Follow the link above for a list of local meeting
times and locations.
WVU Student Assistance Program
Substance Abuse Assistance
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WVU’s Student Assistance Program offers the following services for students with alcohol or other drug concerns: individual assessment, individual and group counseling, and educational activities. Students who want services participate in an evaluation/assessment should call the number listed above.
West Virginia Sober Living
Sober Living Housing
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West Virginia Sober Living offers residents to be independent and take responsibility
financially, socially, and emotionally as they move through recovery. Residents
can begin living a sober lifestyle and developing healthy new relationships in
the active recovering communities both in the university and Morgantown community.
Students who struggle with substance use disorders are applicable for this program.
International Students
Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Services/Resources
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The Division works with all communities on our campus to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, based on the belief that all students and employees, regardless of their backgrounds, race, sexual orientation or religious preference, deserve to benefit from a diverse learning environment. Offers campus wide programing, advocacy, and consultation.
Visit
https://calendar.wvu.edu/site/diversity/ for a monthly list of programs.
International Students and Scholars Services
Services/Resources
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International Students and Scholars (ISSS) is here to strengthen, enrich and advocate for international education and cultural exchange by anticipating and responding to the specific needs and concerns of the international community. Assists with admissions, visas, student account concerns, advocacy, etc. Visit https://isss.wvu.edu/programs for an in-depth review of the numerous programs offered to International students.
Center for Black Culture and Research
Programs/Resources
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The CBC&R will contribute to your personal growth and development by being
there for you during the adjustment into University life. Students are the
greatest asset to the Center and will do everything possible to help you reach
your full potential as individual members of the academic community. Support
to students, programming (varies by month/semester), STARS (a five-week program
that helps students build a solid academic foundation, develop cultural self-awareness,
and enhance their leadership potential), and Gospel Choir. Visit the website
for a more in-depth review of these programs and more.
The Mountaineer Hub
International Student Scholarships
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These are scholarships that are tailored specifically to International students at WVU. There are three levels of scholarships options: level one offers $7,000 for the Morgantown Campus, level two offers $6,000 for the Morgantown Campus, and level three offers $5,000 for the Morgantown Campus. To determine eligibility you can visit the Net Price Calculator offered by WVU at https://wvu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx . For consideration, students must be admitted to the Morgantown campus by the deadlines listed for each scholarship. Please review all deadlines carefully.
International Students and Scholars Services 1
Emergency Funding
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This Emergency Fund is reserved for currently enrolled students who experience a true emergency causing a financial hardship such as money needed for unplanned trips home due to a death or illness of a family member, replacement clothing or books due to a fire or other disaster, medical emergencies or other unforeseen but urgent situations.
International Students and Scholars Services 2
International Homestart Closet
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The WVU International HomeStart Closet provides first time international students
moving to Morgantown with care packages that are useful in starting a home. Although
it is not the intent to meet all the needs, basic household necessities are often
available. Items might include sheets, towels, blankets, pillows, dishes, flatware,
glasses, mugs, kettles, pots, pans, skillets, microwaves, coffee makers and rice
cookers. Large furniture items are occasionally available. During the Fall and
Spring Semesters the International Home Start Closet will be open on Mondays
from 1:00pm-3:00pm and Thursdays from 9:00am-12:00pm at the address listed above;
otherwise the IHSC will be open by appointment only. You can request assistance
from the HomeStart Closet by filing out this
application.
Mon County Division Of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Driver’s Licenses
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You have the choice between a Not For Federal Use driver’s license or ID card, or a REAL ID/For Federal Use card that contains a gold star, indicating that the card meets full federal requirements for future use at airports and other designated federal facilities and uses nationwide. Details of how Federal Government will implement this requirement have not been released. Applicants applying for, renewing, or obtaining a duplicate driver’s license or ID card are required to provide specific documents. The documents you need to bring to the DMV depends on what type of card you choose. Due to processing and shipping costs, an additional $10.00 fee is required to obtain a FOR REAL ID/For Federal Use card.
Legal Resources
Student Legal Services
Housed in the Campus and Community Life Department
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Student Legal Services provides legal guidance and assistance to students in my different situations. They will provide services for civil cases (not complex), family court, small claims (landlords/rental properties not associated with University housing, etc.), and legal name change. They cannot assist with cases involving other University community members or the University itself. For criminal and felony proceedings, Student Legal Services can provide guidance to the correct resources but will not provide legal services, so contact Gail Lipscomb and she can attempt to make the most appropriate referral for your case.
Legal Aid of West Virginia
Housing Laws/RightS
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LAW provides support and legal services to ensure such as low-income families, seniors, victims of domestic violence, and individuals with disabilities are given equal housing rights and access to education regarding those rights. To apply for assistance, legal aid, or an appointment to discuss either of those things, call them during the listed hours.
West Virginia University Clinical Law
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The WVU Law Clinic provides law students who give pro bono (free) law services to individuals within the university and community who are in need of legal counsel. Anyone can request their services, but they focus mainly on under served populations such as immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and others. With any questions call the number above, but to directly request assistance contact Lori Mobley at 304-293-7249 or cliniclaw@mail.wvu.edu.
Veterans
Veterans Affairs Monongalia County Community Based Outpatient Clinic
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The VA Monongalia County Community Based Outpatient Clinic is a center offering a range of social and psychological counseling services to the veterans and their families in the Morgantown area.
Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center
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Comprehensive Medical Center
The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center is a comprehensive medical center for veterans that offers the following services: emergency care, urgent care, primary care, mental health care, women’s health, audiology, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, optometry, orthopedics, urology, specialty care, and dental services. Follow the link above to see approximate wait times for new patients for each service.
Morgantown Vet Center
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Support services to veterans
The Morgantown Veteran center provides individual, group, family, military sexual trauma, and bereavement counseling to combat veterans in the effort to make a satisfying from military to civilian life. Service include individual and group counseling, marital and family counseling for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or help any with any other military related issue that affects functioning within the family, work, school or other areas of everyday life. Other services include outreach, education, medical referral, homeless veteran services, employment, VA benefits referral, and the brokering of non-VA services.
Operation Welcome Home
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Employment Opportunities for Veterans
Operation Welcome Home is a non-profit job placement organization dedicated to helping veterans and their families overcome barriers to employment and providing them with the knowledge and resources needed to secure a fulfilling position in the civilian workforce. They provide job placement, resume services, employment search, linkage to existing services, and recreational opportunities. They also provide a common meeting place at Mylan Park for veterans to congregate, share what’s on their mind, form bonds and simply relax with other veterans who understand their trials and triumphs.
Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs
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