Student Health and Wellness 

(434) 924-5362

Offers medical, counseling and mental health, disability access, nutrition, and education services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

(434) 243-5150 or sth-caps@virginia.edu

• Free and non-binding individual or group therapy, psychiatric services, support groups and referrals

• “Let’s Talk” drop-in consultations: quick, 15+ minute conversations with a CAPS clinician

TimelyCare

• TimelyCare offers 24/7/365, free, on-demand counseling and mental health support sessions. To access free virtual mental health support services within minutes, via the TimelyCare app or website

Peer Health Educators (PHE)

(434) 924-1509

• One-on-one peer education sessions for mental wellness, nutrition counseling and other topics

SilverCloud

• Free, online and confidential programs for managing anxiety, depression, and stress, tailored to the student’s needs

CAPS Groups

• Interpersonal process groups, support groups, skill development, and spaces for connection and support

Office of Health Promotion (OHP)

(434) 924-1509

• WahooWell confidential sessions to explore your strengths, goals, and motivations related to well-being and identify strategies for successful change of alcohol, marijuana, or other drug use

• Nutrition appointments, services and resources

• UVA Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) offers support for UVA community members recovering from alcohol or drug use

Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center 

(434) 982-2252

• Education, advocacy, eating disorder screenings and counseling and support services for all genders; located on the corner

Madison House Help Line 

(434) 295-8255

• Free, confidential, and judgement-free telephone hotline

Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS) 

(434) 924-7133

• Resolving problems outside the classroom

Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA)

(434-977-7273)

• 24-hour hotline and community organization that offers support to survivors of sexual violence

Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE)

(434-293-8509)

• Confidential, 24-hour hotline for empowering those impacted by relationship violence, plus other support services

Hoos Focused

• Drop-in weekly group sessions to learn strategies for success with concentration, organization, and focus

Career Center

(434) 924-8900 or careercenter@virginia.edu

• Counseling and advise, guidance exploring majors and career paths, and skill-building

• One-on-one appointments and drop-in advising options

Ask a Librarian

• Web chat open 7 day/week

UVA Writing Center

• Consultations and online writing resources

Academic Deans and Academic Advisors

• Guidance and problem solving for classes

Department Heads 

• Advice for major exploration, course selection, and research opporunities 

Virginia Alumni Mentoring (VAM)

• Virtual community that fosters relationships between UVA alumni and students 

• Offers students opportunities to gain real-world project experience, in-depth knowledge about specific career fields, and network

UVA Speaking Center

• The Speaking Center provides students with assistance with communication skills so that all UVA students can realize their full oratorical potential

Hoos In Recovery 

• Social support network for students in recovery or considering recovery from a substance use disorder

1-800-QUIT-NOW 

• Resources to quit smoking or vaping: (800) 784-8669

Wahoo Weekender

• Email listserv for substance-free weekend activities 

• Subscribe here!

Team Awareness Combatting Overdose (T.A.C.O.)

• Offers education and harm reduction tools to prevent overdoses 

Call, Care, Cooperate Infographic

UVA’s Just Report It

• Report incidents such as discrimination, violence, or hazing

Blue Light Phones

• Connect directly to emergency services (911)

• Located throughout Grounds, in UVA garages, and in surrounding neighborhoods

Angel Shot

• Let a bartender know you feel unsafe by ordering an "angel shot"

Safe Ride 

(434) 242-1122

• Free, on-demand, point-to-point transportation service provided after University Transit Services (UTS) have stopped for the night

• Request a Safe Ride by calling (434) 242-1122 or using the Transloc app

Charge-a-Ride  

(434) 295-4131

• Provides local taxi service for students

• Charge the ride to your student account to pay later, no questions asked

University Transit Service (UTS) Busses

• Free transit service on and around Grounds

Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT)

• Free trolley to the Downtown Mall

Student Centers 

• Offer collaborative and inclusive spaces that support the empowerment of all students

• Multicultural Student Center (MSC), LGBTQ Center, Latinx Student Center, Women's Center, and Interfaith Student Center

AtUVA

• Explore clubs, opportunities, and events around Grounds

Activities Fair

• Opportunity to explore interests and learn about ways to get involved and connect at the 

• Located on the South Lawn (in front of Old Cabell Hall) at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters

Madison House

• Volunteer opportunities to get involved in the Charlottesville community

Project RISE 

• Sponsored by the Office of African-American Affairs to provide free, confidential, one-on-one peer counseling

UVA Traditions

• Be in-the-know about UVA traditions including lingo, secret societies,  student self-governance, and the honor system

Contemplative Sciences Center

• Offer programs, resources and classes to help students flourish 

CAPS Sleep Specialist

Sleep Disorders Center - UVA Health

• Diagnose and treat sleep disorder or sleep-related symptoms

Healthline Tips for High Quality Sleep 

• Provide information on the benefits of high quality sleep and strategies to get a good nights sleep

Meditations

Calm Meditations for Sleep

Headspace Meditations for Sleep 

Simple Habit Meditations 

Teaching Kitchen

• Hoo’s Cooking offers nutrition education and culinary skills classes to build skills and knowledge in food preparation, budgeting, and nutrition

The UVA Community Food Pantry

• If you or someone you know is struggling to get enough food, visit pantryatuva.org or reach out to the Office of the Dean of Students by emailing odos@virginia.edu

UVA Food Insecurity Resources

• Click the link for information about food resources and assistance on and off Grounds

Student Health Eating Disorders Consultation & Treatment (EDCT) Team

• The EDCT Team provides care and support for students struggling with eating issues, body image, and/or exercise concerns. The team offers consultation, assessment, coordinated outpatient treatment, and assistance in accessing resources such as treatment providers in the community

UVA Coalition on Eating Disorders and Exercise Concerns (EDEC)

• EDEC is a committee of students and multidisciplinary faculty and staff dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of eating disorders and exercise abuse throughout the UVA community

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 

• Meet with a nutrition expert in the Charlottesville area in person or virtually

Nutrition Podcasts

• • The Food Heaven Podcast

  • Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison

  • Body Kindness with Rebecca Scritchfield

  • Intuitive Bites Podcast

  • The Body Love Project with Jessi Haggerty

  • Trust Your Body Project Whitney Catalano

Aquatic & Fitness Center (AFC)

• Group exercises classes, training equipment and machines, basketball courts, track, and more

O-Hill Hiking Trails

• Explore the trails behind Observatory Hill

Climbing Center: 

• Bouldering, belay clinics, lead climbing, anchor workshop, and more

• Located in Slaughter Rec Center

Resident Advisors (RAs)

• Offer tips for adjusting to college life and connect you to resources