Hurricane Helene Recovery: Regional Ways to Get Help / Give Back

Recovery efforts are underway following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. For Hokies in need of assistance and others looking for meaningful ways to get involved, Virginia Tech has gathered resources and is coordinating cleanup efforts in communities near the Blacksburg campus.

VT Engage: The Center for Leadership and Service Learning at Virginia Tech has curated a webpage with information and links for local efforts as well as ways to connect with groups supporting the greater Appalachia region.

Students, faculty, and staff can also participate in Giles County Cleanup Days, organized through VT Engage. Trips from the Blacksburg campus are scheduled for Oct. 3, Oct. 4, and Oct. 10. Spots are limited; sign up online .

Hokie Wellness for Employees has crowdsourced a variety of numbers, links, and information sources for those affected by hurricane damage and those wishing to help in recovery efforts. This is shared on the Human Resources and Hokie Wellness for Employees pages and grouped according to region or affected Virginia counties, including Pulaski, Giles, Montgomery, and Floyd counties.

As you navigate this difficult time, Virginia Tech has the following mental health resources available to support students and employees:

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Students:

• Cook Counseling Center at 540-231-6557
• Cranwell International Center at 540-231-6527
• Dean of Students Office at 540-231-3787
• Graduate Life Center at 540-231-6691
• Hokie Wellness at 540-231-2233
• Housing Services at 540-231-6205
• Office of Inclusion and Diversity at 540-231-3811
• Residential Well-being
• TimelyCare
• Women’s Center at Virginia Tech at 540-231-7806

Employees:

• Employee Assistance Program
  • Anthem at 855-223-9277
  • Aetna at 888-238-6232
  • Kaiser Permanente at 866-517-7042
  • Sentara Health Plans Vantage HMO at 800-899-8174
• Hokie Wellness at 540-231-8878
• TimelyCare
• Women’s Center at Virginia Tech at 540-231-7806

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