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Counseling and Support Information for Students and Employees

Last updated April 13, 2009

April 16 Anniversary

Counselors from the Cook Counseling Center and the university community will provide on-site supportive services from a resource tent on the Drillfield. Walk-in counseling services are available at Cook Counseling Center.

Drillfield:

  • Thursday, April 16: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Cook Counseling Center, Main Office (240 McComas Hall), Phone 231-6557

Cook Counseling Center Satellite Office at Collegiate Square (400 Turner Street, Suite 102), Phone: 231-7809

  • Wednesday, April 15: 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (call for appointment)
  • Thursday, April 16: 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. (walk-in only)
  • Friday, April 17: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (call for appointment)

Counseling and Support Resources for Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff: For additional counseling support for faculty or staff, please contact Employee Relations at 231-9331.

  • Faculty, staff, and dependents covered by VT health insurance always have full access to counseling referral through ValueOptions, our EAP provider.
    • Call 866-725-0602 anytime – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    • You will be referred to a local counselor for an appointment
  • Counselors are available to meet with departments and workgroups at their offices or other convenient locations by appointment. Contact 231-9331 to request this service.

Counseling Resources for Students

  • Cook Counseling Center, McComas Hall/400 Turner Street – 231-6557
    • Counseling services for graduate and undergraduate students – No charge
    • Individual and group psychotherapy services
    • After hours emergency number – 231-6444

Web Resources

Other Counseling Resources

  • Mental Health Association of the New River Valley – (540) 951-4990. Provides counseling services to low-income, uninsured residents of the New River Valley and also provides referrals to local counselors (no student counseling services).
  • New River Valley Community Services Board – (540) 961-8400.
  • Psychological Services, Department of Psychology – (540) 231-6914. Non-emergency counseling/therapy is provided to students and to faculty, staff, and/or family members. There is a sliding scale fee for service.
  • Family Therapy Center, Human Development Department – (540) 231-7201. Non-emergency services are provided to students, faculty, and staff. There is a sliding scale fee for service.

For more information

  • Human Resources and Benefits –231-9331 – www.hr.vt.edu
  • Employee Relations –231-9331
  • Work/Life Resources –231-3213 – www.worklife.vt.edu
  • ADA Services –231-4638
  • Cook Counseling Service – 231-6557
  • Dean of Students Office – 231-3787
  • VT Office of Recovery and Support – 231-0062
  • Police Tip Line –232-TIPS