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CAPS: Emergency and Crisis Care

Normal Operating Hours
Monday - Friday: 8am-5pm
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After Hours & Emergencies
Location & Hours
All students are eligible for emergency assessments and/or consultation. 
  • For life-threatening emergencies: Call 911 from on or off Grounds. The UVA Health Emergency Room is located at 1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908.
  • For a digital copy or printed copy of this page's information: 

24/7 TalkNow via Phone or Video

TalkNow through TimelyCare allows you to virtually meet with an urgent care counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the TimelyCare web or mobile app platform. You will be connected to the counselor in a matter of minutes. Follow these easy steps to get connected:

  1. Go to timelycare.com/uva. Download the TimelyCare app or use their web-based platform.
  2. Use your @virginia.edu student email address to sign up.
  3. Click “Get Care.”
  4. Click "TalkNow" and follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. Experiencing connection or technical difficulties? Call (833) 484-6359 (monitored 24/7.)

Weekdays, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Students may walk in to CAPS to meet with the counselor on-call every Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. A CAPS on-call counselor is also available for emergency consultation by phone every Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
For an emergency walk-in consultation:

  1. CAPS is located on the fourth floor of the Student Health and Wellness building at 550 Brandon Ave.
  2. The SHW building is accessible by foot, bus, bike, and car. Patient parking is available.

To connect with the on-call counselor by phone:

  1. Call CAPS at (434) 243-5150
  2. Ask to speak with the counselor on-call.

24/7 Concerns

Faculty, staff, parents, or community members concerned about a student who needs immediate attention can call:

  • UVA Dean On-Call for non-clinical crisis support:
    • During business hours (M-F, 8-5): (434) 924-7133
    • After-hours + weekends, emergencies and urgent concerns: (434) 924-7166

Additional Resources

  • Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA): (434) 977-7273
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1 (800) 784-2433 or 1 (800) 273-8255
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. Students of Color can text STEVE to 741741.
  • Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ): (866) 488-7386 or text “trevor” to 202-304-1200 (7 Days/Week, 3pm–10pm EST).
  • Region Ten Emergency Services: (434) 972-1800