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Virginia Tech Cook Counseling Services

Cook Counseling Services in Roanoke

 VT Cook Counseling Center supports Roanoke campus mental health services. The campus is currently in the process of hiring a new counselor. Please reach out Cook Counseling directly or to Emily Holt Foerst, PhD if you have any questions during this time.

Cook Counseling Services in Blacksburg

In addition to on-campus counseling services in Roanoke, VTC students are able to receive counseling support through Cook Counseling Telehealth by calling the Blacksburg campus.


220 Gilbert St Suite 2400, Blacksburg, VA 24060

540-231-6557

Appointments are confidential and available 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday. For after-hours oncall support, call 540-231-6557.  Cost is covered by fees (no cost for appointments).  Appointments do not require proof of insurance.

TimelyCare is 24/7 virtual mental health support for students. It is a free resource for all students and employees of Virginia Tech. Learn more.  

Off-Campus Counselors

Seeking an off-campus counselor and not sure where to begin?
Try this counseling search tool

Psychological Health Roanoke

Colonnade Corporate Center One
2840 Electric Road, Suite 200
Roanoke, VA  24018
540-772-5140

Psychiatric Resources

Cook Counseling Services in Blacksburg

Cook Counseling has psychiatry services in addition to counseling services. Joe Frieban, MD is on the Roanoke campus every Monday to support students. To connect with Dr. Frieban, email him or call the Blacksburg campus.

895 Washington Street SW
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-231-6557

Carilion New River Valley Psychiatry

2900 Lamb Circle
Christiansburg, VA 24073
540-731-7311

Carilion Clinic  Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine

2017 South Jefferson Street Roanoke, VA 24014
540-981-8025