Mental Health

Mental Health Resources

The purpose of this section is to provide mental health resources – not just for our members, but for potential new members, friends, family, and affiliates. We now have an academic journal called The SYZter Studies with the first edition focusing on mental health awareness and tips.

General Resources:

Anti-Violence Project

Provides advocacy and support services for LGBTQ+-identified survivors of violence, including individual and group support, individual and systems advocacy, and accompaniment; relationship classes, and trainings to professionals/community organizations on LGBTQ+ issues and challenges.

Website: https://virginiaavp.org

Phone: 804-925-9242

Hotlines: Text: 804-793-9999 || Call: 1-866-356-6998 (Web chat is available)

Counseling Alliance Of VA

Culturally based trauma supportive services and culturally responsive counseling services

Website: https://www.cavahelps.com/

Virginia Tech Resources:

Cook Counseling Center

Provides emergency services, individual and group counseling, psychiatric services, sport psychology and referrals

Location: 2475 Oak Lane

Website: https://ucc.vt.edu/index.html

Phone: 540-231-6557