Mental Health Resources

Emergency Numbers

  • VCU University Counseling Services Crisis Line (24/7): 804-828-6200
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 988 or 1-800-273-8255 (En Espanol: 1-888-628-9454)
  • Crisis Text Line (24/7): Text "START" to 741-741

VCU Resources & Services

Check out Keep On Being Well for a comprehensive list of well-being resources offered at VCU.

University Counseling Services (UCS) 

UCS offers free individual, group, and couple's therapy services to VCU students.  Two locations are available on the Monroe Park and VCU Medical Center campuses.

To schedule the initial intake appointment, students can present in person to either location or use the new online option at counseling.vcu.edu/appointments.

Students experiencing a mental health emergency can speak with a crisis clinician by:

  • Calling University Counseling Services at (804) 828-6200 day or night. 
  • Walking into University Counseling Services at either campus location Mon-Fri, 8am - 4:30pm.

Student support groups are also offered by UCS.  Students do not need to be enrolled with UCS to participate in a support group.  Current groups offer support for:

  • Asian Voices
  • Black Voices
  • Chronic Illness
  • Grief
  • International Students
  • Latine Voices
  • Medical Students
  • Neurodivergent Students
  • Rainbow Group/LGBTQIA+
  • Survivors of Sexual Violence
  • Trans and Non-Binary Students

Follow this link for more identity-based resources.

UCS also offers an extensive variety of well-being resources.  Two popular self-help modules created by UCS include Stress Management and Coping with Overwhelming Feelings.

TimelyCare

TimelyCare is an emotional and mental health resource available to students whenever and wherever they need it.  TimelyCare offers free 24/7 access to virtual care, self-care, and well-being tools.  Virtual services are provided by licensed clinicians and include emergency crisis counseling, scheduled therapy sessions, and health coaching. 

Not sure if you need or want to pursue virtual care?  That's okay.  Check out their self-help and well-being resources and videos.  All students are encouraged to create an account (online or through the app with your eID and password) so you always have it at your fingertips.

VCU's Center for Psychological Services and Development (CPSD) 

CPSD, a part of VCU's Department of Psychology, offers individual counseling and group therapy services to the Richmond community on a sliding fee scale.  No referral is needed.  To apply for services, clients can submit applications online, by fax, by mail, or in person.

RecWell (Recreation & Well-Being)

VCU RecWell offers a variety of well-being resources to students, including info on mental well-being & mindfulness and substance use.

Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO)

Some students with mental health conditions (such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, etc.) may qualify for services and academic accommodations through SAEO.  Health Sciences students should contact the Division for Academic Success for assistance.


Student Health Brochures