Wellness Resources
The UMW Talley Center for Counseling Services. The Talley Center for Counseling Services provides individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric services, referrals, and case management services for full-time undergraduate UMW students. Transitioning to college life after military service can be challenging. Counselors at the Counseling Center can provide confidential support as you transition to becoming a student at UMW. Licensed mental health clinicians are also available for consultation and crisis intervention. To initiate services at the counseling center, please visit the office located in Lee Hall, Room 106, or call (540) 654-1053.
Veteran Affairs Health Care, or call (877)-222-8387
Post-9/11 Military2VA (M2VA) Case Management Program. Every VA medical center has a specialized Post-9/11 Military2VA (M2VA) team ready to welcome you as you transition from service member to Veteran. Your Post-9/11 M2VA team will assist you, your family, and caregivers in navigating the VA health care system and support you in achieving your health and wellness goals.
VA National Caregiver Support Line – 1-855-260-3274. This is a toll-free number for caregivers, family members, friends, Veterans, and community partners to contact for information related to caregiving and available supports and services.
AMVETS. Organization provides support to disabled, wounded and at-risk veterans.
Wounded Warrior Project – The Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is the nation’s leading veterans service organization, dedicated to the total well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their families.
Wounded Warrior Project – Mental Health and Wellness
How do I talk to someone right now?
Find out how to get support anytime, day or night.
If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with a qualified VA Veterans Crisis Line responder for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7.
To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime, day or night:
- Call 988 and select 1.
- Start a confidential chat.
- Text 838255.
- For TTY, call 711 then 988.
You can also:
- Call 911.
- Go to the nearest emergency room.
- Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn’t matter what your discharge status is or if you’re enrolled in VA health care.
Find your nearest VA medical center
What services does VA provide for depression?
VA offers treatments such as:
- Medicine proven to help treat depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and other related problems
- Psychotherapy (also called “talk therapy”) to help treat depression. These sessions may include learning new behaviors (like exercise and relaxation), help resolve relationship problems, and more.
