Emergency Information

VSU is committed to the safety and security of every member of the VSU community. In the event of a campus emergency, news and information will be posted to this page and to the VSU home page. We strongly encourage you to sign up for RAVE, part of the University's comprehensive emergency notification system, to receive an SMS, email and/or voice messages in the event of life safety or public health emergencies.

Health Services

Location: Memorial Hall Basement
Office Hours: 8:00a.m.- 5:00p.m. M-F

For emergency medical care, please contact the VSU Campus Police at 804-524-5411 and they will activate the local rescue squad. Remember, the rescue squad is for “emergency medical situations only!" You may also visit the campus Health Services website for any more questions.

If a “non-emergency” health need occurs after 5:00PM or on weekends, students may utilize:

Patient First
1260 Temple Avenue
Colonial Heights, VA (8:00 AM to 10:00 PM)

Family Health Clinic
906 Crossings Boulevard
Hopewell, VA (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Suite C)

Southside Regional Medical Center
200 Medical Park Blvd
Petersburg, VA (24 hours/day)

Emergency Information Resources

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact
(804) 524-5411 or 911

Non-Emergency Contact
(804) 524-5360

Health Services Contact
(804) 524-5711

Counseling Center

Rooms 101 and 409 Memorial Hall

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., M-F

(804) 524-5939 or (804) 524-5061
(804) 524-5001 (24-hour help line)
(804) 524-5838 (TTY)
(804) 524-5978 (Fax)

Medicat Patient Portal

An online Student Health Portal which connects students with Student Health Services around the clock.