April 16, 2008
Counseling and Support Information for Students and Employees
Last updated April 11, 2008
April 16 Anniversary
Counselors from Cook Counseling Center and the university community will provide on-site counseling services from two tents on the Drillfield and at Cook Counseling Center.
Drillfield:
- Wednesday, April 16: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Cook Counseling Center, McComas Hall:
- Wednesday, April 16: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (walk-in; no 4/16 group)
- Thursday, April 17: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (walk-in)
- Friday, April 18: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (scheduled appointments)
Students: For additional counseling support, please contact Cook Counseling Center at 231-6557, or 231-6444 after hours.
Faculty and Staff: For additional counseling support for faculty or staff, please contact Employee Relations at 231-9331.
Counseling and Support Resources for Faculty and Staff
- 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 – 231-6557
> Counseling services for graduate and undergraduate students – No charge
> Individual and group psychotherapy services
> Groups forming for students coping with trauma – call for information
> After hours emergency number – 231-6444
Web Resources
- Additional resources and information for the university community are available at the ValueOptions Coping With Tragedy web page.
- Additional resources and information for students are available at the Cook Counseling Center website.
Other Counseling Resources
- Mental Health Association of the New River Valley – (540) 951-4990. Provides referrals to local counselors. (no student services)
- New River Valley Community Services Board – (540) 961-8400. (no student services)
- 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 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 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 or 231-6444 after hours
- Dean of Students Office – 231-3787
- VT Office of Recovery and Support – 231-0062
- Police Tip Line –232-TIPS