Mental Health Resources

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Emergency Numbers

VCU University Counseling Services Crisis Line (24/7): Call 804-828-6200.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): Call or text 988.
Crisis Text Line (24/7): Text "HOME" or "HOLA" 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)

Therapy Services

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 call (804) 828-6200, present in-person to either office location, or make an online request at counseling.vcu.edu/appointments.

Emergency Services

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.

Support Groups

UCS offers a variety of student support groups. Students do not need to be clients of UCS in order to participate. Examples include:

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

More Resources

Follow these links for additional identity-based resources and 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. With TimelyCare, students have 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 TimelyCare's 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 that this resource is always 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.

Students can schedule an appointment with a RecWell wellness coach to create personalized well-being plans. Two free sessions are offered per student per semester.
Drop-in guided meditation sessions are held weekly throughout the Fall and Spring. Follow RecWell on RamsConnect for updated listings.
Check out RecWell's extensive and up-to-date list of local and online mental wellness resources.
Regular exercise can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It doesn't matter if you prefer the gym , the outdoors, or the privacy of your home. Check out the extensive amenities at Cary Street Gym & MCV Recreation Center. They offer a huge variety of free classes (from Aqua Bootcamp to Yoga), outdoor adventure activities, and wellness programs.

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.

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