West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Needs Assessment Survey (2026)

  • West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Needs Assessment Survey (2026)

  • You are invited to participate in a research project entitled WV Statewide Collegiate
    Recovery Needs Assessment designed to analyze the need for recovery support services of students attending post secondary education institutions or programs in West Virginia. This study is being conducted by Principle Investigator Susie Mullens and Co-Investigator Aaron Blankenship from Marshall University and has been approved by the Marshall University Institutional Review Board (IRB).


    This survey is comprised of a series of questions and will take approximately 6-8 minutes to complete. Your replies will be anonymous, so do not type your name anywhere on the form. There are no known risks involved with this study.

    Participation is completely voluntary and there will be no penalty or loss of benefits if you choose to not participate in this research study or to withdraw. If you choose not to participate you can leave the survey site. You may choose not to answer any question by simply leaving it blank.

    Once you complete the survey you can delete your browsing history for added security.

    Completing the on-line survey indicates your consent for use of the answers you supply. If you have any questions about the study you may contact Susie Mullens at mullens20@marshall.edu or Aaron Blankenship  at aaron.blankenship@marshall.edu 

    At the end of the survey you will have the option of submitting your name to be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. This information is not connected to your survey responses in any way.


    If you have any questions concerning your rights as a research participant you may
    contact the Marshall University Office of Research Integrity at (304) 696-4303.
    By completing this survey you are also confirming that you are 18 years of age or older. Please print this page for your records.

    If you feel like you are in need of supportive services throughout this survey 988 and 911 are national resources that are available for your well being. Thank you again for your participation. 

  • What is your role at your college or institution?
  • Are you a veteran?
  • Are you a family member of a veteran?
  • How do you primarliy attend your current courses?
  • What is your age range?
  • If you are a student are you?
  • What year of study are you in?
  • What degree are you seeking?
  • Are you a first generation student?
  • Have you ever been in foster care?
  • Have you ever been in kinship care?
  • What is your sex?
  • Are you currently parenting? (including biological, adoptive, foster, or step-parenting?)
  • Are you currently pregnant?
  • What is your race? (select all that apply)
  • Do you have a religous preference?
  • Have you EVER used drugs or alcohol?
  • Please select all the describe your identity
  • Are you an immediate family member of someone (select all that apply)
  • Are you a friend of someone (select all that apply)
  • Do you CURRENTLY use drugs or alcohol?
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  • Do you feel like your use is problematic?
  • If you feel like your use is problematic, select all that apply
  • Do you CURRENTLY gamble or bet on anything?
  • If yes, what types of gambling or betting do you participate in?
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  • Do you feel as though your gambling is problematic?
  • Do you CURRENTLY participate in gaming of any type?
  • If yes, what forms of gaming do you participate in?
  • If yes, what types of gaming do you participate in?
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  • Do you feel as though your gaming is problematic?
  • Do you have an immediate family member that CURRENTLY uses drugs or alcohol?
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  • Do you feel like their use is problematic?
  • If you feel like their use is problematic, select all that apply
  • Have you ever been involved in the criminal justice system? (e.g. arrested, incarcerated, on parole/probation etc.)
  • Has any of your immediate family members ever been involved in the criminal justice system?
  • Have you ever overdosed on drugs or suffered alcohol poisoning?
  • How many times?
  • Has any of your immediate family members ever overdosed on drugs or alcohol?
  • How many times?
  • Has any of your friends ever overdosed (non fatal) on drugs or alcohol?
  • How many times?
  • How many people that you have known have FATALLY overdosed on drugs or alcohol?
  • Do you have a collegiate recovery program at the institution you are affiliated with?
  • What kind of support group(s) would interest you?
  • What types of recovery friendly events would you be interested in?
  • Would you like to learn more about education concerning...
  • Would you like to know more about any of the following?
  • Would you like to have more information about any of the following services or programs?
  • Are you currently experiencing difficulty with your mental health?
  • Do you have a loved one who is currently experiencing difficulty with their mental health?
  • Have you ever experienced difficulty accessing care for your mental health?
  • Are there mental health services available on campus or provided by your school?

  • Thank you for your time in completing this survey.

    As a thank you- we are going to be drawing for a $25 gift card.

    If you are interested in being entered into the drawing, please watch for a "Thank You" message that will contain the link for you to enter your information. 

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