Wellness Resources
The UMW Talley Center for Counseling Services.
The Talley Center offers individual and group therapy, psychiatric services, and referrals for full-time undergraduate UMW students. Transitioning from military to college can be challenging, but counselors provide confidential support during this period. Licensed clinicians are available for consultation and crisis intervention.
Lee Hall, Room 106
Secretary (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 Post-9/11 M2VA team to help you transition from service member to Veteran. They assist you, your family, and caregivers in navigating VA health care and achieving 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.
