HELP304 crisis hotline sees increase in calls; uptick in COVID cases might be to blame

Community September 27, 2021

MORGANTOWN — After West Virginia crisis hotline HELP304 saw a spike in calls last month, the organization's director said an increase in COVID-19 cases may be to blame. The helpline reported a 66-percent increase in calls in August compared to June. Steven Perry, HELP304 program ...

West Virginia-based mental health service sees increase in calls to emotional strength line

Community April 25, 2021

A West Virginia-based mental health service launched an emotional strength line last year to help West Virginians facing mental health challenges, including stress and emotional fatigue. First Choice Services implemented the HELP304 line in August 2020. Since then, hundreds of West ...