Resources
Due to the nature of counseling and safety of our staff and students during these COVID-19 times, we will be offering our same quality services virtually until the university has entered Phase Green under the Covid-19 Response Plan. For more information and to check current phase, please visit the Covid-19 Response Page.
For Virginia residents facing COVID-19 related stress:
National Crisis Hotlines and Online Services:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Suicide Hotline): 1-866-488-7386
- Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Crisis Text Line for Students of Color: Text STEVE to 741741
International Crisis Hotlines
Apps:
- Headspace (headpace.com)
- CALM (calm.com)
- Virtual Hope Box
Click here for information on more app recommendations.
Self-Help Videos:
Self-Regulation @ Home with Dr. Laura Knouse
- Step 1: Set Daily Goals
- Step 2: Build in Consequences
- Step 3: Actively Manage Distractions
YouTube Channel
Please check out CAPS YouTube Channel including Recordings of our Well-Being Seminars. Click here.
Websites:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention The Trevor Project
Mental Health America
- https://mhanational.org
- https://mhanational.org/covid19
- https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The National Institute of Mental Health
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
On-Campus Resources:
- Interested in learning more about recovery services on campus? Please email recoveryweb@richmond.edu or submit the online form.
- For medical questions: Student Health
- For help with study skills, time management, academic stress, and more: Academic Skills
