# Mental Health Listener (Emotional Support) Resources - West Virginia ## National Resources - **Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988):** - **Phone:** Dial 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 emotional support and crisis intervention. - **Crisis Text Line:** - **Text:** Text "HELLO" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free, 24/7 text-based emotional support. - **Warmline Directory:** - **Website:** [https://warmline.org](https://warmline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Non-crisis emotional support by state. - **State Warmline:** See statewide resources below for West Virginia-specific details. - **The Trevor Project (LGBTQ2S+ Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-866-488-7386 - **Text:** Text "START" to 678678 - **Website:** [https://www.thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support and listening services for LGBTQ2S+ youth. ## Statewide Resources - **HELP4WV (Behavioral Health Referral and Support):** - **Phone:** 1-844-435-7498 - **Text:** Text "HELP4WV" to 844-435-7498 - **Website:** [https://www.help4wv.com](https://www.help4wv.com/) - **Services Provided:** Emotional support, peer counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals. - **West Virginia Warmline:** - **Phone:** 1-877-225-3567 - **Hours:** 24/7 availability - **Services Provided:** Confidential, non-crisis emotional support and peer listening. ## Regional and Local Resources ### Charleston - **Prestera Center (Crisis and Emotional Support):** - **Phone:** 1-800-642-3434 - **Website:** [https://www.prestera.org](https://www.prestera.org/) - **Office Location:** 3375 US Route 60 East, Huntington, WV 25705 - **Specialized Services:** Peer support, crisis counseling, and mental health resources. ### Morgantown - **Chestnut Ridge Center (WVU Medicine):** - **Phone:** 1-800-982-8242 - **Website:** [https://wvumedicine.org](https://wvumedicine.org/) - **Office Location:** 930 Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown, WV 26505 - **Specialized Services:** Counseling services, emotional support, and inpatient mental health care. ### Huntington - **Marshall University Wellness Center:** - **Phone:** 1-304-696-3111 - **Website:** [https://www.marshall.edu/counseling](https://www.marshall.edu/counseling) - **Office Location:** 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755 - **Specialized Services:** Emotional support and mental health counseling for students. ## Online Resources - **7 Cups:** - **Website:** [https://www.7cups.com](https://www.7cups.com/) - **Services Provided:** Free online chat with trained listeners, self-help guides, and therapy options. - **Supportiv:** - **Website:** [https://www.supportiv.com](https://www.supportiv.com/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous, real-time emotional support chat. - **TalkCampus (Students):** - **Website:** [https://www.talklife.co/talkcampus](https://www.talklife.co/talkcampus) - **Services Provided:** Emotional support for college and university students. ## Emergency Resources - **911 Emergency Services:** - **When to Call:** For immediate danger or medical emergencies related to mental health. - **National Domestic Violence Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-7233 - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emotional support for individuals in abusive relationships. ## Educational Resources - **Mental Health America (MHA):** - **Website:** [https://www.mhanational.org](https://www.mhanational.org/) - **Description:** Resources for understanding mental health and finding support. - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):** - **Website:** [https://www.nami.org](https://www.nami.org/) - **Description:** Educational tools, advocacy, and support groups for mental health issues. ## Additional Support - **Kanawha Valley Mental Health Support Services:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Text:** [Insert text support info, if available] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Peer-to-peer support, group therapy, and non-crisis emotional counseling. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact HELP4WV._