Mental Health Services

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Mental health services at Student Health are offered by both primary care providers and staff psychiatrists.  Services include evaluation and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric disorders.  

Affordable Care

Outside of the general health fee billed to the student's account each semester, there are no additional charges for use of psychiatric services at Student Health. However, students are responsible for the cost of any associated labwork and medications prescribed.

Services Offered

Mental health services at Student Health include evaluation and pharmacologic treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, psychotic disorders, and eating disorders.

  • Treatment for ADHD is available to students who meet testing criteria; however, testing for ADHD is not offered at Student Health.  Information regarding local ADHD testing sites are provided to students upon request.
  • Student Health does not provide counseling services; however, we can assist with referrals to therapists at VCU and the greater Richmond area.  Click on the link to learn more.
Scheduling An Appointment

In general, students scheduling a mental health appointment at Student Health will have their initial appointment with a primary care provider.  Our primary care providers have extensive experience managing mental health concerns and will refer to a staff psychiatrist if needed.  In most cases, a psychiatry referral is not necessary, and students do well under the care of our primary care providers.   

To schedule a mental health appointment, please call one of our offices: 804-828-8828 for Monroe Park or 804-828-9220 for MCV).  Online scheduling is not available for mental health concerns.

Appointments with a psychiatrist at Student Health are by referral only:

  • Referrals must come from a primary care clinician at VCU Student Health or from a counselor at University Counseling Services.
  • Students from both the Monroe Park and VCU Medical Center campuses may be referred to a Student Health psychiatrist.  However, all in-person visits with a psychiatrist will be at the Monroe Park office.
Mental Health Emergencies

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please:

  • Call 804-828-6200 anytime day or night to reach the on-call therapist at University Counseling Services. 
  • Call or text 988 anytime 24/7 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  TTY users can dial 711 then 988.
Counseling Referrals

Student Health does NOT offer formal counseling services.

  • Students who request or need therapy services will be referred to University Counseling Services (UCS) on-campus or to therapists in the surrounding community.
  • UCS can also assist students with referrals to local therapists.  For students who prefer to self-refer, www.psychologytoday.com offers useful information about local therapists.
  • VCU also offers TimelyCare, a free mental wellness resource for students, which offers free virtual therapy sessions and other wellness services.
Patient Resources

Click on the link for a list of mental health resources, including patient brochures, on-campus resources, and recommended apps/YouTube/websites aimed at improving stress and mental health.