Counseling Services
Free, confidential mental health support to help you stay well, focused, and supported at West Liberty University.
Support for Your Mental
and Emotional Well-Being
WLU Counseling Services provides free, confidential counseling to help students manage personal challenges, academic stress, and mental health concerns. Whether you’re adjusting to college life or facing something unexpected, support is available.
On-Campus
Counseling
Free, confidential individual counseling for enrolled students, offering support for mental health, stress, anxiety, adjustment, and academic success.
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location
College Union, Second Floor, Room S14
Choose the option that works best for you:
- Online: Log in to your WINS account → Student Services → Request a Counseling Session
- Email: lwitzberger@westliberty.edu
- Phone: 304-336-8215
Walk-In: Based on counselor availability
If there is a life-threatening emergency, call:
- 911, or
- Campus Police: 304-336-8021
For immediate mental health crisis support:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
https://988lifeline.org
Support from Students Who’ve Been There
Peer mentoring connects students with trained WLU peers who provide guidance, encouragement, and practical advice.
- Informal, collaborative meetings
- Support with adjustment, academics, and campus life
- Leadership and skill-building for mentors
The Zen Den is a relaxing environment designed to help college students pause, recharge, and focus on their well-being.
This calming space features comfortable seating, soft lighting, soothing colors, and mindfulness resources that create an atmosphere of peace and relaxation. Whether students need a quiet place to reflect, practice self-care, manage stress, or simply take a break from the demands of academic life, the Zen Den offers a supportive environment that promotes balance, resilience, and emotional wellness.
Located in the Student Union, 2nd floor, S18.
Additional Off-Campus
Support
Beyond campus, these trusted organizations provide specialized support, crisis services, and resources available to students anytime.
Flexible, Private Support—Anywhere
WLU Counseling Services partners with BetterMynd Telehealth to offer virtual counseling for students.
- Secure, discreet, and flexible scheduling
Learn more or get started:
https://www.bettermynd.com/
Immediate Help
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
https://988lifeline.org
Wellness & Screening
- Mental Health Screening Tools:
https://screening.mhanational.org
The Ultimate Sleeping Guide:
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works
Trauma & Crisis
- RAINN: 800-656-HOPE
https://www.rainn.org - National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
https://www.thehotline.org
Eating Disorders
- Best Colleges Eating Disorder Resources
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/eating-disorders/
Substance Use
- Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org
- Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.na.org
- Al-Anon / Alateen: https://al-anon.org
- SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov
- Help & Hope WV:
https://helpandhopewv.org/get-help.html - Treatment Center Finder:
https://findtreatment.gov
LGBTQ+ Support
- Trevor Lifeline: 1-855-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Veterans
- Wheeling Vet Center:
https://www.va.gov/wheeling-vet-center/
Online Therapy
- Free Online Therapy Guide
https://www.onlinetherapy.com/free/
Campus Safety
& Intervention
Become A
Hilltopper
West Liberty University is a place where you can pursue your dreams and prepare for the future. With more than 60 programs, a vibrant campus life, small classes, and an affordable cost, the quality education you’ll get at West Liberty is like no other.