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If this is an emergency or someone is in danger, call 911. UVA phones no longer require a 9 before dialing 911.
Mental Health Emergency and Crisis Services
All UVA students are eligible for emergency assessments and/or consultation. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 from on or off Grounds.
Dean on Call
Care and Support Services provides 24-hour crisis management, incident response, and follow-up services to all students via the Dean on Call. Call (434) 924-7166.
University Ambassadors
Screened and trained by the UVA Police Department, University Ambassadors are stationed in and patrol areas around the Corner in specially-marked vehicles and highly visible, bright yellow logo attire... you can't miss them! To request that an Ambassador walk you home, drop in or call the Public Safety Substation at 1413 University Ave or 434-984-7622, ext. 406.
Safe Transportation Options
We want to get you home safe. Learn about safe transportation options around Grounds, including late-night and on-demand services.
University Police
The UVA Police Department works to maintain a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and other community members. UPD's main office is located at 2304 Ivy Road, second floor. Visit our website to report a crime, submit a tip, or access the crime log.
Non-emergency dispatch: (434) 924-7166
Emergency: 911
Facilities Management Reporting
Notice something wrong with University facilities? Call (434) 924-1777 between 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to report the problem..
Hazing Education and Prevention
Whether it's subtle or violent, hazing has no place at UVA. Learn how to prevent, recognize, and report hazing.
Hazing Hotline: (434) 243-HAZE(4293)
TimelyCare
CAPS partnered with TimelyCare to offer UVA students 24/7 virtual, wraparound mental health care at no cost*. Students do not need insurance to access TimelyCare.
Student Health
When Student Health is closed and you need to speak with someone regarding an urgent question or concern, on-call care providers are always available through the answering service number: (434) 297-4261.
For emergency crisis counseling (or if you're concerned about a student), call CAPS at 434-243-5150, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
If you've experienced an unwanted sexual encounter or assault, access resources here.
Local Area Resources
Charlottesville Police Department
Call (434) 970-3280 or the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (434) 977-4000.
Albemarle County Police Department
Call (434) 977-4000 or email [email protected].
Charlottesville Fire Department
Call (434) 296-5833 or (434) 243-7938 (there are two stations close to Grounds).
Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad (Volunteer EMS)
Call (434) 296-4825.
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Blue Ridge Poison Center
Call 1-800-222-1222 if someone:
- Swallowed something harmful.
- Touched or breathed something harmful.
- Overdosed on any substance.
- Was bitten or stung by a snake, spider, etc.
Inclement Weather Information/Instructions
Call (434) 924-SNOW(7669) or 243-SNOW(7669)
Community Emergency Response Team
Call Regional Emergency Management Coordinator Maribel Street at (434) 971-1263 to learn more about this volunteer emergency response team.
HELP Line Crisis Hotline
Call (434) 924-TALK(8255) to talk to a UVA student volunteer and get a referral to a long-term service.
SARA: Sexual Assault Resource Agency
Call (434) 977-7273 for free, confidential services.
SHE: Shelter for Help in Emergency
Call (434) 293-8509 to access a safe, confidential environment for survivors of domestic violence.
The National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call 1 (800) 656-4673.