General
If you are experiencing an emergency requiring immediate assistance, please dial 911.
Campus Police: 540-857-7979
Behavioral Health and Wellness Advocate: 540-857-6711
Associate Vice President of Student Services: 540-857-6572
Help Lines
211 Virginia A free service that can help you find local resources you need 24 hours a day seven days a week: 211 https://www.211virginia.org/
SAMHSA National Helpline: 800-662-4357
Virginia Council on Problem Gambling: 888-532-3500 https://vcpg.net
Virginia Substance Abuse & Drug Addition Hotline: 866-210-1303 https://nationalrehabhotline.org/virginia
Sexual Assault Resources
Roanoke City Police: 540-853-2212
Sexual Assault Response & Awareness (SARA): 540-981-9352 (24 hours)
Substance Abuse, Suicide, and Mental Health Concerns
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare: 540-981-9351 (24 hours)
Connect – Roanoke Memorial: 540-981-8181 (free evaluation & referral)
Respond – Lewis Gale: 887-886-7026 (assistance, assessment & referral)
Suicide Hotline: text or call 988
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255
Contact
Kimberly Stafford, LPC, NCC
kstafford@virginiawestern.edu
Student Center S207E
540-857-6711
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