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 The Women's Center was founded in 1994 to serve the students, faculty, and staff of Virginia Tech. Their mission is to promote a Virginia Tech community that is safe, equitable, and supportive for women and that celebrates their experiences, achievements, and diversity. Located at 206 Washington Street (0270), Blacksburg, VA 24061.  The Women's Resource Center: The Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley, Inc. is a private, non-profit human services agency. The purpose of this twenty-one-year old agency is to provide programs and services to adult and child victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The geographic area served by the Women's Resource Center includes the Counties of Floyd, Giles, Pulaski, Montgomery, and the City of Radford. These areas in Southwest Virginia have a population of approximately 153,000 and cover an area of 1,486 square miles. Our service area also includes Virginia Tech, Radford University, and New River Community College, with a combined student population of approximately 36,000. On-going services include a 24-hour hotline, counseling, shelter, rape companion services, support groups, court advocacy, criminal justice support, emergency financial assistance, and community education. The Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center:  Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center provides individual counseling and group counseling for enrolled undergraduate
and graduate students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Consultation and outreach services are provided for Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and student organizations.
The Charles W. Schiffert Health Center:In support of Virginia Tech's mission to educate the whole person, the Charles W. Schiffert Health Center promotes the current and future well being of students through the provision of primary health care and health education. 
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Caucus at Virginia Tech:The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Caucus at Virginia Tech formed in 1992 as an affiliate of the Women's Network. The Caucus purpose is improving the working and learning environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender members of the Tech community. The Caucus can be reached via email at lgbtcaucus@vt.edu Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Alliance Office:  The mission of the LGBTA is to promote a more understanding and welcoming environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual,
and transgender people by providing campus-wide programs to raise awareness, community visibility,
and support for the general population. The Virginia Tech Police Department: The Virginia Tech Police Department is a fully licensed law enforcement agency whose primary responsibility is maintaining the safety and well-being of the Virginia Tech community. They offer crime prevention services, including an escort service and the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program. 
Virginia Tech Stop Abuse:Virginia Tech is committed to ending all forms of abuse and violence on campus, supporting victims of abuse and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. On this site you will find information on sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, cyberstalking/online harassment, sexual harassment, as well how to get help if you are a victim and how to give support to a friend or colleague. 
The National Organization for Women:NOW is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has 500,000 contributing members and 550 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Contact Information:
Home Womanspace is a non-profit, student-run organization that meets weekly, Wednesdays at 7:00-9:00PM in the Women's Center Conference Room |
