For Hokies in need of assistance and others looking for ways to get involved, Virginia Tech has gathered resources and is coordinating cleanup efforts, according to a university news release.
VT Engage: The Center for Leadership and Service Learning at Virginia Tech has a webpage with information and links for 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. A trip from the Blacksburg campus is scheduled for Oct. 10. Spots are limited; sign up at signupgenius.com/go/70A0948ACA62EA4FD0-51890548-giles#.
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. That can be accessed at the Human Resources and Hokie Wellness for Employees pages and grouped according to region or affected Virginia counties, including Pulaski, Giles, Montgomery, and Floyd.
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Virginia Tech also has the following mental health resources available to support students and employees:
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.
Women’s Center at Virginia Tech at 540-231-7806.
Kaiser Permanente at 866-517-7042.
Sentara Health Plans Vantage HMO at 800-899-8174.
Hokie Wellness at 540-231-8878.