Globally, we are all experiencing varying degrees of collective trauma due to the impact of the  COVID-19  pandemic. Collective trauma is when a group of people experiences a shared traumatic event.

However, other traumatic events are continuing to occur in addition to the pandemic. These events can affect individuals through firsthand experiences, but can also have reactions through bystanders, friends, relatives or rescue workers.

Learn more about how to cope and take care of yourself and each other during this time.
As always, seeking professional help is important and most counselors and therapists in the community have transitioned to telehealth. VT Women's Center advocacy staff is available for virtual appointments. If you are looking for additional support, you can call the Women’s Center at 540-231-7806 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to request an appointment.
When Staying Home Isn't Safe
While some parts of our communities begin to re-open, we know that many are still heading the message to slow the spread of Covid-19 by staying at home when they can. But for some, staying home isn't safe. ⁠
We want to remind everyone that our services are still available. ⁠

You can connect with an advocate at the ⁠
Women's Center at Virginia Tech.

Women's Resource Center of the NRV is available⁠ 24/7 via their hotline at 540-639-1123⁠
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Statewide resources are available as well.⁠
Call: 800-838-8238⁠
Text: 804-793-9999⁠
Chat: www.vadata.org/chat⁠

Mental Health First Aid
The uncertainty associated with a global health crisis challenges everyone's ability to cope. American Red Cross created a FREE course to help you to build resilience and support yourself and others through this crisis. The course takes approximately one hour to complete and will provide you with the skills to recognize and manage stress in yourself and in others, and how to lend support to family members, friends and coworkers.

How can we help?
In order to provide you with the resources and programming that is relevant to what you need, please take a moment to share with us the current needs and challenges you are experiencing during this pandemic.
Upcoming Events
Join Hokie Wellness for a two-part program to help parents reduce the stress of parenting and homeschooling during COVID-19. Learn more .
Join Hokie Wellness for their Resiliency in the Workplace series that focuses on learning to press pausing and prioritizing self-care. Register here .
Stay connected!