Get help
Asking for help can sometimes be difficult, but we have a number of different resources and services to support you. Whether you are looking for one-on-one counseling or just want to try a few things on your own, there is help to be found.
On-campus resources
- Our counseling center has a number of counselors to provide one-on-one counseling services, as well as group therapy. In addition, we have psychiatric care and 24-hour crisis support available at Cook.
Women’s Center at Virginia Tech
- Our women’s center provides support and advocacy to those experiencing gender-based violence.
Recovery Community at Virginia Tech
- Our Recovery Community has weekly group meetings and provides social support for students in recovery from substance use.
Self-directed resources
- The NAMI HelpLine can try to answer your questions, offer support, and provide practical next steps to someone who is experiencing mental health issues.
Mental Health America online screening tools
- Use one of the screening tools to learn more about whether you might be experiencing issues with your mental health, then get directions on next steps and additional resources.
- The Raft Crisis Hotline from New River Valley Community Services provides suicide and crisis intervention, empathy and support, and mental health and substance abuse information and referrals for this region.