Emergency Support Contacts
In an immediate emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
Below is a list of emergency support contacts and resources for potential emergencies. If you need additional assistance, contact Virginia Tech Emergency Management at 540-231-4873 or OEM@vt.edu.
Police:
- Emergency: Please dial 9-1-1.
- Virginia Tech Police non-emergency line: 540-382-4343
- Blacksburg Police non-emergency line: 540-443-1400
- Report an on-campus crime: 540-382-4343
- Report an off-campus crime: Please dial 9-1-1.
- Request Safe Ride: 540-231-SAFE (7233)
Fire:
- Emergency: Please dial 9-1-1 and activate the nearest fire alarm.
- Blacksburg Fire Department: Please dial 9-1-1.
Medical Services:
Virginia Tech Resources:
- Emergency: Please dial 9-1-1.
- Virginia Tech Schiffert Health Center: 540-231-6444
- Virginia Tech Rescue Squad: 540-231-7138
Local, State, and National Resources:
- Emergency: Please dial 9-1-1 or visit a local hospital
- Poison Hotline: 800-222-1222.
Threat Assessment and Management:
- If the behavior or situation of concern is urgent or emergent, please dial 9-1-1.
If the behavior or situation of concern is not an emergency, you can consult with the threat assessment team:
- Virginia Tech Threat Assessment Team: 540-231-7194
- Virginia Tech Police Department: 540-382-4343
You may also consult with staff in the following offices:
- Virginia Tech Dean of Students Office: 540-231-3787
- Virginia Tech Cook Counseling Center: 540-231-6557
- Virginia Tech Human Resources: 540-231-9331
Counseling and Health Emergencies:
Virginia Tech Resources:
- Virginia Tech Cook Counseling Center: 540-231-6557 or 540-231-6444 (during off hours).
- Virginia Tech Stop Abuse: www.stopabuse.vt.edu
- Women's Resource Center: 540-231-7806
- Human Resources Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Hokie Wellness: 540-231-8878
Local and State Resources:
- Suicide Hotline: 800-273-TALK (8255) or 800-799-4899 (TTY)
- Veterans Suicide Hotline: 800-273-TALK (8255) and press "1"
- Free and anonymous online screening: www.mentalhealthscreening.org
- New River Valley Women's Resource Center Crisis Hotline: 540-639-1123
Virginia Tech Facilities:
To report maintenance or power issues:
- Facilities Customer Service (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.): 540-231-4300
- Virginia Tech Police (Off-hours): 540-382-4343
- Email: vtrepair@vt.edu
- Outage reporting link: https://www.facilities.vt.edu/department-services/report-problem.html
- Virginia Tech Electric Service (off-campus, some areas of Blacksburg): 540-231-6437
Investigation of Environmental Health and Safety Hazards and Hazardous Spills on Campus:
- In the case of a spill, immediately dial 9-1-1.
- Refer to www.ehss.vt.edu/contact_information or call 540-231-3600
Social Services – Protection, Advocacy and Outreach:
Virginia Tech Resources:
- Virginia Tech Cook Counseling Center: 540-231-6557 or 540-231-6444 (during off hours)
- Virginia Tech Stop Abuse: www.stopabuse.vt.edu.
- Women's Resource Center: 540-231-7806
Local, State, and National Resources:
- New River Valley Women's Resource Center Crisis Hotline: 540-639-1123
- Virginia Department of Social Services: www.dss.virginia.gov