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Emergency Services

If you are concerned about yourself or any Virginia Tech student being (or becoming) suicidal, please call the Cook Counseling Center at 540-231-6557.  This number can be used during regular office hours or after-hours to speak with a counselor.

There are also other local resources to aid in an emergency.

Students in Crisis

Students who are in crisis can call 988, 540-231-6557, or come to our Gilbert St. office during week day business hours. Examples of a crisis are experiencing significant thoughts of self-harm or harm to others, a recent trauma or sexual assault, psychotic symptoms such as hearing voices or seeing things, or disruptions to thinking that impact the ability to function or be safe.

Outside Provider Referral to CCC

If an outside provider wishes to refer a student to the Cook Counseling Center for counseling or psychiatric services, they are requested to submit the Outside Provider Referral Forms packet.

First Time Counseling Visits

Curious about counseling, a group, or other services we have to offer? Start with a Cook Connect session! To schedule a Cook Connect, call our office at 540-231-6557. We have Cook Connect (triage) clinicians who typically have appointments available within 2-3 business days.

Students who were connected with Cook Counseling Center Psychiatry within the last year, can call to schedule a Psychiatry Update. Appointments may be scheduled by calling the Cook Counseling Center at 540-231-6557 during regular business hours. Prior to the appointment students will complete paperwork. During the appointment, a Connect Clinician will review the paperwork with the student, discuss the student's concerns, discuss treatment goals, discuss resources and therapy options, and collaboratively develop a Connect Plan to provide students with the support needed. Students in ongoing treatment during the summer 2024, can schedule with their current provider.

Students seeking psychiatric services can discuss their needs with their Cook Connect clinician. Psychiatric services require a referral from a qualified mental health care or medical provider who already has established treatment with the student. Students who were connected with Cook Counseling Center Psychiatry within the last year, can call to schedule a Psychiatry Update. Our Cook Connect clinicians can assist student in getting connected to an ongoing mental health provider (e.g. counselor) prior to the psychiatry referral. Please see our psychiatric service page for more information.

Appointments with Embedded Counselors

Students may request to schedule with an embedded counselor in their academic area/campus location.

We have embedded counselors in the following locations:

  • Athletics
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
  • College of Science
  • Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets
  • Graduate School
  • Northern Virginia campus
  • Pamplin College of Business
  • Residential Well-being
  • Roanoke campus
  • Veterinary Medicine

If you would like to specifically be scheduled with an embedded counselor within your designated college or location please request this when you call our office at 540-231-6557.

Appointments with Residential Well-being counselors (for on-campus students) can be scheduled online.