Lauren’s Wish is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in West Virginia dedicated to helping individuals recover from substance use disorder. Current efforts include Lauren’s Wish at Hazel’s House of Hope, an Addiction Triage Center in Morgantown offering a safe, supervised space with peer support, case management, and recovery resources during the critical window of intervention.

Future plans include Lauren’s Ladder, a long-term, farm-based residential treatment program for women, modeled after Jacob’s Ladder at Brookside Farm.

Addiction has touched countless lives—please consider supporting this mission to bring hope and healing to those in need.

Founded in 1973 as West Virginia’s first rape crisis center and expanding in 1978 to open the state’s first domestic violence shelter, RDVIC has been supporting survivors for over 50 years.

They provide confidential, free services including emergency shelter, counseling, support groups, advocacy, and community education. RDVIC is rooted in the belief that everyone has the right to live free from violence and works tirelessly to help individuals regain control of their lives. The organization also offers volunteer opportunities for those who want to be part of this vital mission.

Serving children and families in Monongalia County, MCCAC offers four key programs—all free of charge:

Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Program
Provides clinical support for abused children, including forensic interviews, therapy, advocacy, and crisis intervention. The program also coordinates a multidisciplinary team of professionals—law enforcement, CPS, medical and mental health providers—to ensure child-focused, collaborative care.

Community Education (CE) Program
Offers training on child abuse awareness and prevention, as well as internships for WVU students to gain hands-on experience supporting child victims and their families.

Preventative Care (PC) Program
Supports at-risk children identified by local schools who are coping with trauma, loss, or legal system involvement, offering therapy and family advocacy services.

Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Program
A family treatment initiative for those impacted by parental substance abuse. It provides therapy and advocacy for both parents and children, aiming to support recovery, preserve families, and reunify those separated by the child welfare system.

These programs reflect MCCAC’s commitment to healing, education, and family resilience through trauma-informed, community-driven care.

Christian Help is a long-standing nonprofit in Morgantown, serving the community since 1975. Rooted in Christian values, the organization offers immediate, compassionate support to individuals and families facing crisis. Their services—provided at no cost—include food, clothing, financial assistance, and emotional support.

With a dedicated team of volunteers, Christian Help meets urgent needs with dignity and care, helping people stabilize and move forward.

Libera is a Morgantown-based nonprofit empowering girls and young women across West Virginia to overcome personal and systemic barriers through mentorship, connection, and hope. Founded in 2015, Libera offers peer support groups, one-on-one mentoring, and employment opportunities that build confidence, resilience, and life skills. Their evidence-based L.I.B.E.R.A. model—Listen, Illuminate, Believe, Envision, Reach, Alight—has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression while increasing life satisfaction. Programs are offered in schools, shelters, juvenile centers, and online to ensure broad accessibility. Libera also operates a social enterprise, Lila Bear Explores, a STEAM-focused subscription box that promotes Appalachian heritage for kids while employing at-risk young women. In 2024, Libera expanded its reach by opening a transitional housing and community center in Morgantown to support young women in crisis.ion goes here