OUR MISSION
We believe student-athletes thrive in a culture of wellness that is affirming, inclusive, responsive, and supportive. We support student-athlete success by providing a spectrum of services to address mental health concerns to optimizing well-being and performance. VCU Athletics Psychological Services values individual and cultural differences with a commitment to human rights and equality. We embrace innovative clinical services and research-based clinical practice.
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STAFF
Jihad N. Aziz, PhD, Director for Athletics Psychological Services
Bridget Smith, PsyD, LCP, CMPC ® Athletics Psychologist
Troy Keys, Graduate Assistant for Psychological Services
SERVICES OFFERED
Individual Counseling and Performance Psychology Sessions
- Free, confidential counseling to address mental health including: depression, anxiety, eating and body image concerns, trauma, family and/or relationship concerns, coping with injury, career transition/retirement, identity development, confidence, self-talk, performance anxiety
Team Sport & Performance Sessions
- Mental Skills Training
- Team Culture
Consultation
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Emergency and Crisis ResourcesÂ
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency and want to speak with a crisis clinician, please call (804) 828-6200 day or night. Select option 2 when calling after hours.
Additional Crisis Resources:
In Virginia
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988
Crisis Text Line - 741741
Disaster Distress Helpline - 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
Contact your local Community Services Board for crisis services, as well as additional support in accessing mental health services in your area.
Outside of Virginia
DC Department of Behavioral Health 24/7
Access HelpLine: 888-793-4357
Maryland Behavioral Health Administration; Crisis Connect call 211, select 1
Free and confidential 24/7 Resources for Survivors
Richmond Regional Hotline: 804-612-6126
National Domestic Violence: Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) and
National Domestic Violence Online Chat
National Sexual Assault: Hotline 800-656-HOPE (4673) and
National Sexual Assault Online Chat
LGBTQ+ Free and Confidential Resources
Virginia 24/7
 Hotline 866-356-6998
 Text support 804-793-9999
 Virginia Online Chat
The Trevor Project
 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
 866-488-7386
Other Resources
Virtual Student Support Groups
TimelyCare
Identity-Based Resources
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