Patient Resources

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Student Health is committed to working in partnership with students to address their healthcare needs. We encourage students to be well-informed and to be proactive about maintaining their physical and mental health. We offer patient education brochures and multiple other resources to help students stay physically, mentally, and academically fit. Click on the topics on the left to get started.

Campus Resources Every Ram Should Know About

Check out Keep On Being Well for a comprehensive list of well-being resources available on campus.

Here's an intro to basic VCU resources every Ram should know about:

Health & Wellness
Sexual Assault
Academic & Career Resources
Financial Health
Transportation

Health & Wellness

RamPantry @ VCU is a food pantry offering services to any VCU student, faculty, or staff in need.
University Counseling Services (UCS) offers free individual, group, and couple's therapy services to VCU students. UCS also offers a variety of student support groups, including identity-based groups and a weekly drop-in space for students with ADHD and other neurodivergent concerns, as well as a plethora of well-being resources.
TimelyCare is a free emotional and mental health resource available to students whenever and wherever they need it. TimelyCare offers 24/7 access to virtual care and well-being tools. Virtual care is provided by licensed clinicians and includes services such as scheduled therapy sessions, emergency crisis counseling, and health coaching. If you're not quite ready to pursue virtual care, check out their self-care resources and videos. Create an account online or through the app using your eID and password.
VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) provides a broad range of exercise/sports programs and wellness services.
- Examples include group exercise, intramural sports, personal training, aquatics, outdoor adventure activities, and more. Check out the facilities at Cary Street Gym and the MCV Campus Recreation Center.
- RecWell also offers free well-being coaching to students. Topics can include stress/time management, nutrition, sleep, substance use, relationships, and more. Click on the link to learn more or schedule an appointment.
- RecWell also educates and provides outreach on health topics, such as stress management & mindfulness, alcohol/drug use, nutrition, and sexual health. Free condoms are available to students through the RecWell's Condom Concierge.
The LiveSafe mobile app is a powerful safety tool provided by the VCU police. Use this free app to receive info from and send info to VCU Police about ongoing incidents in the VCU community.

Academic & Career Resources

VCU offers a variety of great academic resources to keep you on track to graduation.
VCU's Division of Strategic Enrollment Management & Student Success (SEMSS) offers an extensive range of student services, such as enrollment support and academic & advising resources. SEMSS also offers additional guidance to military students, student-athletes, first-generation students, students from lower-income families, and transfer students.
Students requiring accommodations for a documented disability can request services through VCU's office of Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity. Health Sciences students should contact the Division for Academic Success for assistance.‌
Career Services offers individualized career and professional development to undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni.

Financial Health

VCU's Division of Strategic Enrollment Management & Student Success (SEMSS) offers a wide range of services to students, including financial advising and money management resources. Click on the link to learn more.
The Money Spot at VCU is a peer-to-peer financial counseling service that is free to VCU students. Set up a confidential meeting with a money coach to learn how to create a spending plan, manage credit and debt, gain control of personal finances, and more.

Transportation

RamSafe is a free shuttle service for VCU students, faculty, and staff that operates 5pm to 8am, 365 days a year. It offers point-to-point transportation within specified boundaries on both the Monroe Park and MCV campuses. Use the Ride Pingo app to request a ride. Call 804-828-SAFE if you need assistance placing a request.
RamRide is a free shuttle service that travels to VCU's remote parking facilities Monday through Friday. Real-time status for each shuttle service can be tracked using the Ride Pingo app.
RamBikes offers free basic bike maintenance and repairs, bike safety classes, bike rentals, and more.

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