Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College

Office of Wellness and Mental Health

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About The Office of Wellness and Mental Health

The Office of Wellness and Mental Health (OWMH) promotes a culture of care to assist NOVA students and community in accessing wellness and mental health resources, support, and interventions to positively enhance their social and emotional development, educational and career success. The aim is to focus on the individual as a whole: mind, body, and spirit.

Per Virginia law, VCCS colleges can not provide direct counseling interventions to students. College and community resources can be provided.

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Make A Report

Share important information regarding incidents happening in the NOVA Community. For more information or any questions, review Reporting FAQ. 

Make A Report

The Office of Wellness and Mental Health is a hub for students to connect to resources and services related to wellness and mental health.

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Resources

We strive to provide education, tips, and current resources to assist and inform members of the NOVA community.

View Resources
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Mental Health Provider Database

Find providers that specialize in veteran support, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ support, grief support, and mental health.

Access the Mental Health Provider Database
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Connect to the Office of Wellness and Mental Health

Connect to the Office of Wellness and Mental Health to access wellness and mental health resources, support, learn about upcoming events, as well as receive other helpful information.

Enroll in the OWMH Canvas site Visit the OWMH Instagram

Contact Us

Email: wellness@nvcc.edu

Hours

In order to best meet the needs of our students to prepare for the start of the fall 2026 semester, Student Services will operate under the following hours for the month of August 2026:

  • August 3 - 14: (Core Operational Hours)
    • Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
      • Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.
         
  • Week of August 17 - 21: (Week before classes begin, extended hours)
    • Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
       
  • Week of August 24 - 28: (First week of classes)
    Classes Begin: Monday, August 24, 2026 (15-week and First 7-week class; reference Fall 2026 Academic Calendar)
    • Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
       
  • Week of August 31 – September 4: (Return to Core Operational Hours)
    • Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
      • Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.

Virtual Queue

Access the Office of Wellness and Mental Health Virtual Queue to receive support and resources regarding wellness and mental health.

Please note: This queue is only accessible on Mondays from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. When the college is closed, the queue will not be available.