VCU & Community Resources
The VCU Police Department Victim Witness Program has specially trained officers known as Victim Witness Specialists, who can help you navigate the below campus and community resources. You may obtain information about available resources from a Victim Witness Specialist without obligation to file a police report.
Confidential Campus Resources:
To explore your options for reporting, counseling, support groups and other resources related to sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking/harassment, you may contact University Counseling Services to speak with a confidential advocate.
- VCU University Counseling Services (Students Only): (Monday– Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Crisis support is available 24/7 by calling (804) 828-6200; select option '2' when calling after hours.
- Monroe Park Campus: (804) 828-6200
- MCV Campus: (804) 828-3964
- Email: MyOptions@vcu.edu
- Confidential Ethics and Compliance Helpline: (888) 242-6022 (Accessible 24/7)
- This hotline allows you to confidentially address concerns or report incidents which may violate the VCU Code of Conduct.
- University Student Health Services: (Students Only) (Summer hours may vary)
- Monroe Park Campus: (804) 828-8828: (Monday--Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m; Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- MCV Campus: (804) 828-9220: (Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m; Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Non-Confidential Campus Resources:
- VCU Title IX: titleix@vcu.edu
- Leads, coordinates, and supports civil rights compliance for the university community:
- Cleo Magwaro, Interim Title IX Coordinator, (804) 828-1347
- Sofia A. Hiort-Wright, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics, (804) 828-2184
- Leads, coordinates, and supports civil rights compliance for the university community:
Employee Resources:
- Anthem Employee Assistance Program: (855) 223-9227
- VCU Psychological Services: (804) 828-8069
- VCU Employee Relations:(804) 828-1510
- VCU Health System Employee Relations: (804) 628-0918
Community Resources:
In addition to VCU resources, you may also utilize the following various community programs. Each of these programs are confidential and operate 24/7, 365 days of the year:
- The Greater Richmond Regional Hotline: (804) 612-6126
- LGBTQ Partner Abuse & Sexual Assault Helpline: (866) 356-6998
- Virginia Statewide Hotline for victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence and stalking: (800) 838-8238.
State-Wide Resources:
- Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 838-8238
- DCJS Crime Victim Assistance Info-Line (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) (888) 887-3418
- Virginia Victims Fund: (800) 552-4007
- Victim Services Unit of the Department of Corrections: (800) 460-4292
National Resources:
- The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 9-8-8
- The National Sexual Assault Hotline- RAINN: (800) 656-4673
Criminal Justice Resources:
In addition to VCU Police Department, you may also find the following contact information useful:
- Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Richmond:
- Joan Burroughs
- Phone: (804) 646-3503
You have the right to speak with the Commonwealth Attorney for general criminal justice process questions, even if you are not ready to make a report to law enforcement.
- Richmond City Police Department: (804) 646-5100
- Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court: (804) 646-3437
- Richmond General District Criminal Court: (804) 646- 6677
- Richmond Magistrate: (804) 646-6689
- Richmond Commonwealth Attorney’s Office: (804) 646-3500
- Virginia State Police - Division I (Richmond): (804) 553-3445
- Henrico County Police Department: (804) 501-5000
- Chesterfield County Police Department: (804) 748-1251
- Hanover County Sheriff’s Department: (804) 537-6140