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.
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.
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.
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:
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please:
Student Health does NOT offer formal counseling services.
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.