National Resources
National Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Provides support for suicidal or emotionally distressed people via 24/7 phone hotline and online crisis chat.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via a medium people already use and trust: text.
Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Their trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now
877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of their community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Their vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid.
Trans Lifeline
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is a nonprofit organization that provides sexual health care in the United States and globally.
Planned Parenthood
888-676-1935
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com
The Recovery Village’s hotline focuses on helping those struggling with drug addiction, as suicide and drug use have been shown to be related.
The Recovery Village
1-800-931-2237
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/about-us
Eating disorders are widely misunderstood illnesses and support options are often inaccessible. As a result, too many people are left feeling helpless, hopeless, and frightened. Through our programs and services, NEDA raises awareness, builds communities of support and recovery, funds research, and puts life-saving resources into the hands of those in need.
National Eating Disorders Association
Charlottesville Resources
Region X
434-972-1800
Offers a variety of mental health services for Charlottesville community members. Payment is income based
Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE)
Hotline: 434-293-8509
Office: 434-293-6155
Provides shelter for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Also offers a 24/7 hotline, individual and group counseling, and legal help for victims.
Sexual Assault
Resource
Agency (SARA)
Hotline: 434-977-7273
Office: 434-295-7273
Provides support for survivors of sexual violence free of charge. Services include individual and group therapy, legal advocacy, emergency room accompaniment, and a 24/7 hotline.
Clinic: 434-296-2330
Education: 434-971-7459
Offers a variety of services related to sexual and reproductive health, including birth control, emergency contraception, abortion, STI testing, and well-woman exams. Most services accept payment on a sliding scale.
Planned Parenthood
Provides free, individual, couples, and group counseling services to UVA students, faculty, and staff of all gender identities; as well as Charlottesville community members. Provides outreach, prevention, and leadership programs. Also holds a free, monthly legal clinic and periodic body positivity events.
1400 University Ave.
(434) 982-2361
Maxine Platzer Lynn
Women’s Center
434-293-6565
Serves as a support group for people who have or have had a drinking problem.
Charlottesville AA Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous
Housed in the Sheila C. Johnson Center and offers therapy and psychological assessment services for UVA students and Charlottesville community members, on a sliding fee scale or through health insurance based on service type.
417 Emmet St.
(434) 924-7034
https://curry.virginia.edu/services-outreach/sheila-c-johnson-center
The Center for Clinical Psychology Services - Sheila C. Johnson Center
Offers free therapy services to UVA students and Charlottesville community members.
108 Gilmer Hall
(434) 982-4737
www.virginia.edu/psychology/ainsworth
Mary D. Ainsworth Psychological Clinic
Provides mental health treatment for individuals ages 12-26 in addition to general healthcare. Accepts insurance and out-of-pocket payment.
Battle Building
1204 W. Main St.
(434) 982-0090
https://uvahealth.com/locations/profile/teen-and-young-adult-health-center
UVA Teen and Young Adult Health Clinic
Offers services for medical and mental health/psychiatric crises and impatient treatment within their Psychiatry/Behavioral Medicine Unit.
1215 Lee St/
(434) 924-2231
http://uvahealth.com/locations/profile//emergency-department
UVA Medical Center and Emergency Department
Offers psychiatric services to students and Charlottesville community members. Accepts insurance and out-of-pocket payment.
2955 Ivy Rd., Suite 210
(434) 243-4646
Northridge Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic
UVA Resources
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Phone: (434) 243-5150
Walk-In Hours: 8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday (excluding holidays)
Provides one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and psychiatric services to UVA students at no cost.
Offers free, brief individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric medication services, 24-hour crisis consultation, outreach and prevention services, and care management.
550 Brandon Ave.
TimelyCare
TimelyCare is a telehealth company that is contracted with CAPS to provide free teletherapy, telepsychiatry, urgent mental health support, and other health and wellness programming to UVA students. Students can download the TimelyCare app and register with their UVA email address to gain access to services, including 12 free teletherapy sessions per academic year and 24/7 urgent mental health support through the “TalkNow” service. Psychiatry appointments are available with a referral from CAPS or from a TimelyCare therapist.
Frank C. McCue Center
Offers mental health services to current UVA student athletes.
290 Massie Rd.
(434) 982-5450
www.virginiasports.com/sports-med/sports-medicine-home.html
UVA Faculty and Employee Assistance Program (FEAP)
Provides brief, (1-3) sessions, assessment, crisis intervention, and counseling services to all faculty, staff (including student employees), of the Medical Center and University and their family members. A trauma clinician provides counseling services for up to 12 sessions.
1300 JPA, Suite 1982
West Complex
(434) 243-2643
The Office of the Dean of Students provides 24-hour crisis management and incident response services to University students. The dean on call may be reached by contacting the central office at (434) 924-7133 or, after hours, by contacting the University Police Department at (434) 924-7166 and asking for the dean on call.
Dean on Call
The ADAPT Peer Educators are trained to educate their peers to reduce the negative outcomes associated with alcohol or other drug use. As peer educators, the team promotes awareness, provides educational outreach, and serves as accessible resources for UVA students.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT)
The Peer Health Educators (PHEs) are a diverse group of UVA students trained to educate their classmates about college health and wellness issues in a positive, interactive, fun, and nonjudgmental manner.
Peer Health Educators (PHE)
A supportive, confidential community of UVA students, faculty, staff, and alumni in recovery or considering recovery from alcohol or other drug use disorders. All ages, academic levels, walks of life, and pathways of recovery are welcomed and valued.