Your Health and Financial Wellbeing - Resources - Office of Student Affairs

Per guidance from the University of Virginia, all students at the University of Virginia that are charged the full comprehensive fees with their tuition are required to have health insurance coverage. By these key deadlines, students must either:

• Enroll in the UVA Aetna Student Health Plan. By clicking on the link – you can learn
• Submit proof of current health insurance coverage that is comparable to the Aetna Student Health Plan and thereby waive the Aetna option.

As an international student, you can learn about what it means to obtain comparable coverage, if you choose not to pursue the Aetna Student Health Plan. All international students are required to maintain adequate health insurance for their spouse and all dependents throughout their presence in the U.S., while affiliated with UVA.

The student health and wellness building is located on 550 Brandon Ave.

Please note that visiting an out-of-network provider may result in additional out-of-pocket costs.

Health Support for Low-Income Residents 

• Charlottesville Free Clinic – free medical and dental care for un-insured or under-insured adults
• Central Virginia Health Services and Blue Ridge Medical Center : medical and dental care with discounted rates based on income
• UVA Food Pantry
• WIC: grants for food and healthcare for low-income pregnant women or moms with children up to age 5
• Blue Ridge Area Food Bank: free food/meals at most income levels
• Loaves and Fishes: community food pantry

Emergency Departments

• UVA Health Emergency Department: 1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  Phone: (434) 924-3627
• Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital: 500 Martha Jefferson Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22911
  Phone: (434) 654-7000

Urgent Care Centers

• UVA Primary Care Riverside: Suite 200, 2335 Seminole Ln., Charlottesville, VA 22901
  Phone: 434-975-7700
  Hours: 8am-8pm (Mon-Fri), 8am-5pm (Sat)
• UVA Virtual Care: Virtual urgent care gives you after-hours access to UVA providers Monday - Friday, 12 - 2 p.m. EST.
• Walk-in Minute Clinic at CVS, Barracks Road: 1170 Emmet Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
• Sentara Family Medicine at 5th Street Station: 435 Merchant Walk Square, Suite 400, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  Phone: 434-654-1800
  Hours: 10am-8pm (Mon-Thurs), 10am-7pm (Fri), 10am-6pm (Sat), 12 noon-6pm (Sun)      
• MedExpress Urgent Care: 1149 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
  Phone: (434) 978-3998
  Hours: 8am-8pm (Mon-Sun)
• MedExpress Urgent Care: 260 Pantops Center, Charlottesville, VA 22911
  Phone: (434) 244-3027
  Hours: 8am-8pm (Mon-Sun)

Children with Special Needs

If you are looking into services for children with special health care needs, the Blue Ridge Care Connection offers community-based services and funds to support families with children with special healthcare needs

• Women’s Health Services (e.g., gynecology, pregnancy, birth) 

Please consult this list for women’s health services. Additionally, this list can include resources for pediatric care around Charlottesville.

Students can use the Darden Outlook system to reserve these rooms, which will be intended for nursing individuals. This is located right before the restrooms in the Abbot Dining space. If interested, please reach out to Eva Blau at BlauE@darden.virginia.edu.

There are a number of dental clinics that accept Aetna student health care insurance. 
Additionally, the University of Virginia has a Department of Dentistry to which you can reach out for patient inquiries, requests for appointments, or consultations.

You actually have to register for and purchase a dental plan separately. You can learn more about the insured dental program through Aetna by reviewing this resource provided by the Student Health and Wellness Center. 

At Darden, we have two mental health support professionals - Dr. Debbie Wilson and Karen Painter: To have a meeting with Dr. Wilson or Ms. Painter, either e-mail DardenCAPS@darden.virginia.edu with your availability or call the main CAPS line at +1-434-243-5150 and identify yourself as a Darden student wishing to schedule with Dr. Wilson or Ms. Painter.

Accessing Timely Care

TimelyCare: This is a free service – regardless of your insurance provider – is available for students both in crisis (24/7 care) as well as on-going needs (up to 12 sessions) with the latter having wait times of 24-48 hours. Three quick things:

• Use your UVA (e.g. slw3n) e-mail address when logging in.
• If you are trying to access Psychiatry, you’ll need a code that will be provided by either a TimelyCare or CAPS counselor after speaking with that person.
• If you are having technical difficulties with the site or app, call +1-833-484-6359.

This room will be intended for students who are looking for a space to engage in personal prayer time and/or mindfulness. This room can be used as a space for students who are feeling anxiety/stress/in need of a private space to cope with overwhelming time intervals during the MBA experience. If interested, please reach out to Eva Blau at BlauE@darden.virginia.edu.

The UVA Women's Center provides free virtual or in-person counseling to all current students, regardless of gender identity.
Help Happens Here helps residents find or low-cost mental health services in the community.

UVA Nutrition offers appointments for students who would like help with creating a nutrition plan based on your unique medical needs.

Darden, as a part of UVA’s larger mission is committed to ensuring equal access to our programs, services, and activities for individuals with disabilities, and has many tools and resources to support an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

The Student Disability Access Center (SDAC) helps all students with disabilities explore accommodations in courses and University-sponsored programs. If you have questions regarding student accommodations, please email us at sdac@virginia.edu.

The purpose of the Hoos Pantry at North Grounds is to provide students with consistent, reliable access to food items. This is especially important in ensuring that no one in our community experiences food insecurity. In the past, the food pantry has been stocked with non-perishable food items include a mix of the following, depending on availability: mac and cheese, Thai noodles, chickpea beans, black beans, apple sauce, granola bars, cereal, rice, quinoa, couscous, coffee, tea, toilet paper, paper towels, and sanitary items. Please take what you may need.

The food pantry is located Down the hall and around the corner from Classroom 50 (bottom floor of the classroom building). The non-perishable items are in the metal cabinets right next to the fridge. Students can reach out to Sarah Elliott with any needs/questions. All inquiries will be anonymous.

There is a student fridge adjacent to where the mailboxes are situated. Additionally, there is also a printer located in this room. You can use this fridge to store food that you’ve brought for the day. In the side room next to Café 67, there is a microwave that you can use to warm up any food that you’ve brought with you.

• Charlottesville Free Clinic – free medical and dental care for un-insured or under-insured adults
• Central Virginia Health Services and Blue Ridge Medical Center : medical and dental care with discounted rates based on income
• UVA Food Pantry
• WIC: grants for food and healthcare for low-income pregnant women or moms with children up to age 5
• Blue Ridge Area Food Bank: free food/meals at most income levels
• Loaves and Fishes: community food pantry
• Help Happens Here: helps residents find or low-cost mental health services in the community.

• Shelter for Help in Emergency
• Food, Clothing, and Emergency Assistance
• Emergency food, shelter, and utility assistance