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Welcome to ULifeline

Thanks for visiting ULifeline! ULifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center, where you can be comfortable searching for the information you need regarding emotional health. Take a look around!

Emotional Health 101

Get the basics! The Jed Foundation and mtvU created this video to start the conversation about the importance of emotional health and help-seeking. Watch it here!

Good Stress, Bad Stress

While stress affects everyone in different ways, there are generally two major types of stress: stress that’s beneficial and motivating — good stress — and stress that causes anxiety and even health problems — bad stress. Can you tell the difference? Learn more here.

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

February 23-March 1: This year's NED Awareness Week theme is "Everybody Knows Somebody" since awareness of eating disorders is certainly spreading – but there’s still much more to do. Learn the warning signs of an eating disorder here.

Virginia Military Institute

Business Hours: (m-f 0830-1600)
Cadets with mental health emergencies during regular business hours can seek assistance through the Center for Cadet Counseling (CCC). The CCC is located on the 2nd floor of the Post Hospital Building, above the infirmary.

After Hours:
cadets with mental health emergencies after hours can seek assistance through the VMI infirmary staff (540.464.7218) or go to the Emergency Room at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, 1 Health Circle; (540.458.3300)

*Urgent needs over the summer and furlough periods, as well as when cadets are traveling for a school activity, are best addressed by utilizing the closest community mental health agency or emergency room.

Information regarding emergency situations should not be transmitted to us via email, as they may not be addressed in a timely fashion. **

Counseling Center Location:

2nd Floor Post Hospital
Lexington, Virginia 24450
540-464-7667
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