Your mental health and well-being are a top priority at Virginia Peninsula Community College. We are committed to providing resources and support to help you thrive. The resources listed below connect you with counseling options, crisis resources, and tools to manage stress, anxiety, and other personal challenges. Whether you need someone to talk to, strategies for self-care, or guidance during a difficult time, these services are available for you, empowering you to achieve your academic and personal goals.
Timely Care
Virginia Peninsula Community College students have FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare — the virtual health and well-being platform, designed for college students. Students do not need insurance to access TimelyCare services, which include:
- TalkNow: 24/7, on-demand emotional support to talk about anything, including anxiety,relationships, depression, and school-related stressors.
- Scheduled Counseling: Choose the day, time, and mental health provider that works best for you. (3 visits per year)
- Self-Care Content: Visit the Self-Care tab for 24/7 access to tools and resources, such as meditation and yoga sessions, helpful videos, and short articles from experts.
- Basic Needs Support: Get connected to free or reduced-cost community resources,including food and housing assistance, transit support, childcare, and finances.
Students have access to TimelyCare services 365 days a year. That means you have access during breaks, after-hours, and any time you need support! Visit timelycare.com/vccs to get started. Download the app for Android and iOS.
Confidential and Anonymous Mental Health Screenings
Screenings with immediate online feedback for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, alcohol, and trauma.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 – Available 24/7. Service is free and confidential.
- CRISIS TEXT LINE Help is available 24/7 – DIAL 741741
- WARM LINE- 1-866-400-MHAV (6428) M-F, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sat, Sun, and holidays 5 – 9 p.m. Peer-run service for residents of Virginia. Service provides someone to talk to or who request community mental health resources. Text Chat Support 5 – 9 p.m. Wed, Fri. and Sat. (Not Licensed Professionals)- El soporte de llamadas/conversaciones en español está disponible de 5 p.m. a 9 p.m. los viernes y sábados.
- If you have questions regarding the Mental Health Screening, please call 757-825-2833 or 757-825-2867
- If you have a Mental Health Crisis dial 988
Mental Health Services in the Community
- Adult Comprehensive Outpatient Services (hnncsb.org) – 757-788-0200 – 200 Medical Drive, Hampton
- Colonial Behavioral Health – 757-220-3200, 253-4377 TDD – 1657 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg
- Family Insight Outpatient Services – 757-797-5916 – 11835 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 202, Newport News, VA. 23606
- Family Living Institute – 757-229-7927 – 1307 Jamestown Road, Suite 202, Williamsburg
- Riverside Behavioral Health Center – 757-827-1001, 1-800-759-1001, 827-3121 TTY – 2244 Executive Drive, Hampton
- Rock Landing Psychological Group – 757-873-1736 – 11825 Rock Landing Drive, Newport News
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center – 757-722-9961, Crisis 1-800-273-8255 – 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton
Mental Health Resources Online
- 55 Mental Health Resources for People of Color
- Center for Sexual Assault Survivors
- Active Minds: Send Silence Packing – Beyond the Backpacks
- American Psychological Association
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Child Mind Institute – National nonprofit dedicated to children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders
- Free Supportive Individual and Group Listening and Chatting
- Get mental health support 24/7 with on-demand coaching, lessons, & more
- HelpGuide.org
- Inspiring Black Leaders in Psychology and Mental Health
- LOWER STRESS — SAVE MORE AND SPEND LESS
- Mental Health America
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- National College Health Assessment NCHA Home (acha.org)
- Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain by Alan Gordon
- Proven approach to Healing Chronic Pain Books by John Sarno MD
- Seize the Awkward.org
- Safe House Project
- SLEEP is essential to good mental health-APPS TO HELP IMPROVE SLEEP
- Top 5 Mental Health Problems Facing College Students
- ULifeline
- Woodard Healing Center – Teletherapy- Insurance accepted and sliding scale (757)-204-5928
Mental Health Videos and Podcasts
- Free Yoga Videos
- KINDNESS 101 videos
- Mayim Bialik Breakdown Podcast– Breaks Down Myths and Misperceptions of Mental Health
- Proven Approach Podcast to help CHRONIC PAIN with Alan Gordan
- Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain Video John Sarno MD
- See the Light – Hold On Video
- Watch Billie Eilish On Mental Health & Friendship | Ad Council
- Watch for Stress Reduction, Resilience and Prevention of Burnout
- Watch Ava Max On Mental Health & Friendship | Ad Council
- We’re In This Together Video – from Active Minds