Virginia Commonwealth University resources
IfYoureReadingThis.org is one of many great resources available to VCU students. Below we’ve provided a brief description of a few of these resources, as well as how to access them. While this list is not exhaustive, we hope it is helpful.
VCU COUNSELING SERVICES
The mission of University Counseling Services (UCS) is to create an environment that fosters student growth, development, and psychological well being through direct clinical service, education, and prevention. UCS achieves excellence through a multidisciplinary approach to comprehensive psychological services and mental health training. UCS is committed to human rights and equality, promoting respect for individual and cultural differences.
Location: 907 Floyd Ave Suite 238 Richmond, VA 23284
Daytime Phone: (804)-828-6200
VCU ADVOCACY SERVICES
Students who are or have experienced sexual assault, dating violence, and/or stalking have the option to meet with a trained advocate who provides services such as Safety Planning, Support in gaining accommodations, Violence Prevention and Awareness Education, and more.
Location: 907 Floyd Ave Suite 238 Richmond, VA 23284
Phone: (804)-828-6200
RAMS IN RECOVERY
Rams in Recovery provides structured support for students in recovery from substance use. They aim to ensure students do not have to choose between their recovery and their education. Additionally, they aim to support students inside and outside the classroom, organize events and trips, offer recovery housing and scholarships, and provide space and support for recovery meetings.
Location: The Recovery Clubhouse, 1103 W. Marshall St
Phone: (804)-366-8027
SAFE HARBOR
Safe Harbor serves those who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking. They offer offer comprehensive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking including: individual and group counseling, children/youth services, 24-hour helpline, court advocacy, emergency shelter, hospital accompaniment, and community education and training.
Phone: (804) 612-6126
Office: (804)-249-9470
CENTER FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT
The Center for Psychological Services and Development (CPSD) assists individuals and families in need of counseling and assessment with affordable services provided by professionals and graduate students in the mental health field. The CPSD offers therapy and assessment services, in-person and via telehealth, for a variety of concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, parenting, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity disorders as well as problems of daily living.
Phone: (804)-828-8069
Location: 612 North Lombardy St Box 843033 Richmond, Virginia 23284-3033
HENRICO AREA MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
The Henrico area mental health and development services serves people experiencing the effects of or at risk for mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders and children with developmental delay. Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services promotes dignity, recovery and self-sufficiency in the lives of the people they serve.
Phone: (804)-727-8515
Emergency 24/7 Services: (804)-727-8484
Location: 2010 Bremo Rd #122, Richmond, VA 23226