Counseling Services

Emergencies

If immediate assistance is needed because of a threat to someone's safety, call the police:

  • On-campus situations: Call UR Police emergency (804-289-8911); or 911 from any campus phone
  • Off-campus situations: Call 911 to access local police responders

For all other types of mental health emergencies

During normal CAPS office hours during the Fall and Spring semesters, call CAPS at (804) 289-8119.

If you are with a student in crisis, call CAPS and inform the front desk staff about the situation before sending the student over.  Please also fill out and fax over a "Referral to CAPS" form as soon as possible.

During evenings, weekends, or any time CAPS is closed, contact University Police at (804) 289-8911, or the on-call area coordinator at (804) 256-2876.

The closest hospital emergency room to the university is St. Mary's Hospital:

St. Mary's Hospital - Emergency Room
5801 Bremo Rd
Richmond, VA  23226
Emergency Room Phone:  (804) 281-8320        
General Phone: (804) 285-2011
Website: http://www.bonsecours.com/hospitals/stmarys/
Directions: http://www.bonsecours.com/hospitals/stmarys/directions.asp
Map: http://www.bonsecours.com/hospitals/stmarys/maps.asp