Longwood University CAPS does not endorse or recommend a specific mental health service provider. This list is simply for your convenience and is not intended to be a complete listing of all mental health options in the area.
Casting Your Cares, LLC
502 Beech Street, P.O. Box 173
Farmville, VA 23901
434-315-4707
Beth Cook, LPC
Central Virginia Community Health Center - New Canton
25892 N. James Madison Hwy.
New Canton, VA 23123
434-581-3271
Clearview Counseling
502 Beech Street
Farmville, VA 23901
434-391-4306
Jason French, LPC
Crossroads Community Services Board
Serving Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland,
Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward Counties.
Highway 460 East
Farmville, VA 23901
1-800-548-1688
Fulcrum Counselors
5301 Farmville Road
Farmville, VA 23901
Glenn Fowlkes, LPC
434-298-7318
gfowlkes@fulcrumcounselors.com
Ben Hackney, LPC, CSOTP
434-547-6755
bhackney@fulcrumcounselors.com
Hampden-Sydney College Counseling
P.O. Box 656
Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943
434-223-6111
Central Virginia Health Services - Farmville
833 Buffalo Street
Farmville, VA 23901
434-392-8177
Sarah Trimble, LCSW
Hope For Tomorrow Counseling
201 N. Main Street, #2201a
Farmville, VA 23901
434-376-2006
info@hopefortomorrowcounseling.org
Lauren Showalter, LPC
Jennifer Apperson, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
2720 Layne Street
Farmville, VA 23901
434-547-7792
Mondays Only (no Longwood students)
Piedmont Psychological Services
200-B Milnwood Road
Farmville, VA 23901
434-315-8813
blackwood.pps@gmail.com
Lynn C. Blackwood, Jr., Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Cindy Landrum, B.A., M.A.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lynne M. Lunsford, Ph.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Cynthia Favret, B.S.
Testing Specialist/Education Tutor
Morgan Mahan, B.S.
Billing & Office Manager
Safe Harbor Counseling
502 Beech Street
Farmville, VA 23901
434-414-8308
Theresa George, LPC
Sojourner Counseling
1 Mill Street, #201
Farmville, VA 23901
434-3925005
Pat Thorne, LCSW
Piedmont Psychiatric Center (Lynchburg or Farmville)
Call the central number to schedule in Lynchburg or Farmville
Central Number: 434-200-5999
*let them know you are a Longwood University student
3300 Rivermont Ave.
Lynchburg, VA 24503
935 South Main Street
Farmville, VA 24503
Janice Kiehm, Campus Minister
434-392-5733 or longwoodbcm@gmail.com
Rev. Alvin Thomas, III, Minister
434-390-0754 or actsman_52@hotmail.com
Ilsa Loeser, Campus Minister
434-414-5206 or ilsa@johnsmemorial.org
Tom Robinson
434-808-3038 or robin216@embarqmail.com
Emily Gibbs, Director
434-298-7037 or emily.gibbs@intervarsity.org
Iman Bid S'ad Muhammad
434-392-6708
Irene Girgente
irene.girgente@live.longwood.edu
Christine Ross, Group Leader
434-223-6056 or cross@hsc.edu
Tim Greer, Director of Catholic Campus Ministry
253-226-0538 or Tgreer1978@aol.com
Justin Hicks, Campus Minister
434-392-8089
farmvillewesley1@gmail.com
www.farmvillewesley.weebly.com
Manny Betancourt, Advisor
919-610-8602 or mbetancourt13@gmail.com
College can be a stressful time and many students use CAPS as a resource to help address concerns. Below is a list of free apps that can be a valuable tool in managing anxiety or stress. The listed apps provide various strategies such as meditation, soothing music, and breathing techniques. Anyone can benefit from these apps.
1. Relax Melodies – Allows users to sleep through the night and relax with the use of 52+ melodies. Users can even create their own mixes and combinations of melodies.
2. Headspace: Meditation – This app allows users to relax their mind by providing tips, meditation techniques, and skills to manage stress and anxiety. It can help the user achieve more effective sleep and improved functioning throughout the day.
3. Meditation and Sounds by Verv – Provides meditation courses, relaxation music, quick 5-minute support (stress relief and meditation), and color therapy.
4. The Mindfulness App – Allows users to relax their mind, using meditation with timed sessions. Users can keep track of their journey and even customize their own meditations.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Farmville Methodist Church
434-547-7850
Meeting times are Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
TrevorLifeline
1-866-488-7386
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone services available 24/7/365.
TrevorChat
Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7.
Access through a computer.
TrevorText
Text START to 678-678
Confidential text messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7/365.
Standard messaging rates may apply.
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline
Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline. Connects LGBT older people with friendly responders. For LGBT elders and caretakers.
1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
Confidential support and crisis response, available 24/7.
Trans Lifeline
A 24/7 hotline available in the U.S. and Canada is staffed by transgender people for transgender people.
1-877-565-8860 (United States)
1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
Confidential, 24/7 crisis support.
Below, you'll find links to some helpful online resources that contain information on all sorts of issues that you or a friend may be dealing with.