Law Enforcement, Legal, and Mental Health Resources
What should a member of the VCU community do if they are approached by a representative of an outside law enforcement agency on-campus?
Anyone may contact VCU Police if contacted by outside law enforcement. VCU Police may be reached at 804-828-1196 or in an emergency at 804-828-1234.
If a VCU employee is approached by law enforcement seeking access to VCU facilities or records, the employee should contact the Office of University Counsel at 804-828-6610 and notify a supervisor. The Office of University Counsel does not provide legal advice to employees on individual matters or to students, VCU Health System employees or others.
Should I be worried that VCU will share a student’s information with an outside agency or organization?
Laws and policies govern the release, or non-release, of student information, including the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA.) For more information, visit: https://registrar.vcu.edu/records/family-educational-rights-and-privacy-act/.
Are there mental health resources available?
Yes. Students can contact University Counseling to make an appointment and access resources. Visit: https://counseling.vcu.edu/. An Employee Assistance Program is available for VCU employees.
Where can members of the VCU community find legal help?
The Virginia State Bar offers a lawyer referral service. For more information, please visit: https://vlrs.community.lawyer/. When accessing their portal, if you are seeking advice on a matter related to immigration, under type of issue, respond with “Administrative Government” and select the proper sub-category in explaining your specific need. You may call them at 804-775-0808 in the Richmond area or 800-552-7977 across Virginia.