Mental Health
Mental health is extremely important. If mental health is left in a negative position for too long it can begin to develop into physical symptoms. Some common examples are depression, anxiety, and high amounts of stress. The best route is to contact your doctor and express the feelings you have. This can be hard. Many people are afraid their doctors will judge them and that is a normal feeling. However, If your doctor does male you feel inadequate, inferior, or make you feel like they do not care, you have some options. Either tell them how they are making you feel, or request to see a different doctor.
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Therapy Services
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Community health centers, and state funded therapies are low cost or free to many
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Ebenezer Medical Outreach: Offers free mental health consultations for anxiety, depression, and grief to uninsured/underserved individuals (304-529-0753).
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SAMHSA Treatment Locator: Use samhsa.gov to find clinics.
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WV 2-1-1: Call 2-1-1 or visit wv211.org to find community resources
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Help Lines
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HELP4WV (1-844-435-7498)
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988 suicide and crisis hotline
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WV Emotional Strength line (1-877-435-7304)
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Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741
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Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788.
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National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 1-800-656-4673.
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline (Substance Use): Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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Dr. Rainbow
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Dr Rainbow is a LGBTQ+ safe space. The professionals who are on it sign themselves up saying that they want to provide accessable care to individuals. The people are all stationed within West Virginia in a variety of places around the state​