Work/Life is available to assist employees with family resources including child care and parenting as well as elder and adult care. If you would like to speak confidentially with a staff member, call the office of Work/Life Resources at (804) 828-1521 or emailworklife@vcu.edu.
All health plans offered to state employees and their dependents have employee assistance programs (EAPs). Included are up to four sessions at no charge for such services as mental health, alcohol or drug abuse assessment, child or elder care, grief counseling and legal or financial services. EAP counselors are available to assist employees with problems related to Alcohol, Drugs, Family, Gambling, Health, Legal, Financial, Housing, Mental health, Child care, Elder care, Grief, Spousal/child/parent abuse, Workplace Career planning, Retirement
In general, care must be authorized in advance. You or your eligible dependent will speak to an EAP specialist who will assess your problem and coordinate assistance. Should your problem require mental health or substance abuse care, you will be referred to a provider, under your mental health and substance abuse benefit. Your EAP specialist or care manager will arrange a referral according to your specific needs. Contact your plan's Member Services department for more information.
Parents in the Workplace: A Resource Guide for Virginia State Employees
This guide provides a broad overview of employee benefits and resources geared towards working parents. It does not include information on all of the generous benefits available to eligible classified employees. Your best source for more detailed information is your agency’s Human Resource Representative or Benefits Administrator.
Here's everything you need to know about taking time off work, enrolling your new child in benefits, and resources to help you take care of yourself and your new bundle of joy.
Also remember, Work/Life resources is available to help. Please contact worklife@vcu.edu if you have questions or we can help in any way.
Child Care Search
Work/Life Resources can provide assistance in locating child care centers or private providers in the area. For more information, email worklife@vcu.edu.
On-Campus Childcare
VCU Child Development Center
1128 Floyd Ave.
Richmond, VA 23284-2510
(804) 828-7377
VCU Health System Child Care Services
607 N. 10th St.
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-7651
VCU Health System Child Care at VDOT
1201 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 786-1635
Off-campus childcare
VCU Health System Child Care at Northside
800 W. Graham Rd.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 888-8222
The Learning Experience (TLE): For children 6 weeks to 5 years old (summer, spring and winter programs up to 8 years old). The centers are open year round, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and only close on seven holidays throughout the year. All VCU employees receive a 10% discount off of regular tuition plus waived extended care fees at all TLE participating centers. For more information, contact one of the centers listed below:
8710 Park Central Dr.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 265-3054
4683 Pouncey Tract Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 360-4226
The Get Well Place
Child sick but you still need to come to work? Sick child care is available at The Get Well Place at Rainbow Station. Visit the center to pay the annual $40 registration fee in advance of using the program. If advance payment is not possible, registration can be made on day of use. Immunization history must be provided.
Interested in becoming a foster parent? For more information, visit:
HopeTree Family Services
Lutheran Family Services
Divorce can present a number of issues that require attention. This list will help guide you through some of the actions you may need to take:
Intimate Partner Violence Crisis Fund
The VCU Division of Trauma, Injury and Violence Prevention Program, Forensic Nursing, Department of Care Coordination and Institute for Women's Health have established a crisis fund that provides monetary assistance and community resources to persons experiencing a domestic or sexual violence crisis.
Funds assist VCU or VCU Health System employees and their children in increasing their safety and becoming more independent and in helping them connect to community resources and services. For more information, visit the VCU Institute for Women's Health website or contact Jean Cheek at jcheek@mcvh-vcu.edu.
For free, confidential assistance, 24 hours a day, please call the Family Violence and Sexual Assault Virginia Hotline at (800) 838-8238.
Adult day care center on the MCV Campus. This facility is open to dependents of VCU faculty, staff and students. The program is designed for older adults who need socialization and supervision during the day. For more information, contact Dee Caras at dcaras@mcvh-vcu.edu or (804) 828-8027.
Taking care of a parent or spouse? You are not alone. VCU has partnered with Senior Connections and other organizations in the Richmond community to offer assistance. Contact worklife@vcu.edu for more information.
The Disability Navigator website is designed to meet a wide range of concerns unique to the disability community, features thousands of programs and services as well as hundreds of educational articles.
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Dealing with a family addiction issue? VCU and local providers offer quality education and support to families of people struggling with substance use disorders. The sessions titled "Why Can't They Just Stop? Education for Families of People Who Struggle with Addiction" are held every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Northstar Community, 563 Southlake Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23236. No registration is required. For more information, contact Thomas Bannard at recovery@vcu.edu or at (804) 366-8027.
Getting married? Congratulations. Here's some resources to help you with planning a wedding or honeymoon, and addressing issues related to your benefits, etc.
Also remember, Work/Life resources is available to help you and your family to achieve meaningful work/life balance. Please contact worklife@vcu.edu if you have questions or ways we can help.
Grief may be experienced in response to physical losses, such as death, or in response to symbolic or social losses such as divorce or loss of a job. The grief experience can be affected by one’s history and support system. Taking care of yourself and accessing the support of friends and family can help you cope with your grief experience.
There is no right way to grieve. It is an individual process and a natural part of life. Life won’t be the same after a loss, but experiencing your grief will allow you to adjust to life after loss.
Grief lasts as long as it takes to adjust to the changes in your life after your loss. It can be for months, or even years. Grief has no timetable; thoughts, emotions, behaviors and other responses may come and go.
This list will help guide you through some of the actions you may need to take and provide resources:
Are you a new mom seeking a comfortable, serene place to breast-feed your little one or pump in privacy? VCU offers lactation rooms on the Monroe Park Campus and the MCV Campus.
901 Park Ave.
Richmond, VA 23284-2033
Room Locations: 4th Floor and Basement
Pump available? Yes, Medela Symphony
Hours: Open when library is open. See website for hours.
Access: See Information Desk Staff in the Lobby on 1st Floor for access code
Open to Employees, patients and visitors? Yes
301 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23284
Room Locations: B4219
Pump available? No
Access: Email roommgr@vcu.edu for temporary or long-term access.
Open to Employees, patients and visitors? Yes
VCU Medical Center Main Hospital
1250 E. Marshall Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Room Location: 4th floor, room 507
Pump available? Yes, Medela Symphony
Hours: 24 / 7
Access: Visitors must register at VCU Medical Center Gateway Building concierge, 1200 E. Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Concierge will give a temporary code.
VCU Health and VCU Team members must register with their work ID at HR4U.
Open to Employees, patients and visitors? Yes
VCU Medical Center Main Hospital
1250 E. Marshall Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Room Location: 6th floor, Labor & Delivery Unit
Pump available? Yes, Medela Symphony
Hours: 24 / 7
Access: Check in with L&D Unit front desk receptionist
Open to Employees, patients and visitors? No, VCU and VCUHS team members only
VCUHS Department of Human Resources
701 E. Franklin Street, 9th floor
7th and Franklin Building
Richmond, VA 23298-0066
Room Location: 9th Floor
Pump available? Yes, Medela Symphony
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Access: See HR receptionist to gain access, 804-628-4748
Open to Employees, patients and visitors? No VCUHS and VCU only
401 N. 11th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Room Location: 6th Floor, Room 601
Pump available? Yes, Medela Symphony
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Access: See Women’s Health front desk staff on 6th floor for door code
Open to Employees, patients and visitors? Yes
VCU Health Education and Professional Development
2nd Floor
401 N. 11th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Room Location: 2nd Floor
Pump available? No
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Access: Check in with receptionist
Open to Employees, patients and visitors? No, VCU and VCUHS team members only
Sadie Heath Cabaniss Hall
1100 E. Leigh St.
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Room Location: 3rd Floor
Pump available? Yes, Medela Symphony
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Access: Check in at front desk on the 1st floor to get the key
Open to Employees, patients and visitors? Yes
1101 E. Marshall St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Room Location: Basement, Room B1033B
Pump available? No
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Access: Check in with the front desk receptionist
Open to Employees, patients and visitors? Yes
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Children's Pavilion
1000 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Room Locations: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th Floors
Pump available? Yes, Medela Symphony
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Access: Check in with front desk receptionist on each floor
Open to Employees, patients and visitors? Yes
Other Locations
VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital
1755 North Mecklenburg Avenue
South Hill, Virginia 23970
Room Location: 2nd Floor
Pump available? No, but one can be borrowed from the Garland Birthing Center
Hours: 24/7
Access: See Visitors Desk receptionist
Open to Employees, patients and visitors? Yes
9000 Stony Point Parkway
Richmond, VA 23235
Room Location: 1st Floor, Women’s Health
Pump available? No
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Access: Check in at Women’s Health front desk on the 1st Floor
Open to Employees, patients and visitors? Yes
607 N. 10th St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Room Location: Ask front desk receptionist
Pump available? Yes, Medela Symphony
Hours: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Access: Ring doorbell to unlock door, check in with front desk receptionist
Open to Employees, patients and visitors? Yes
*Locations in bold indicate for VCU and VCUHS team members only.
Looking for summer day camps for the kids? VCU has programs to keep your vacationing children happy, active and creative this summer. For information, click on the link below.
Also available to employees is Camp Kesem--a free camp run by VCU student volunteers to provide year long support services to children affected by a parent's cancer. This year's summer camp will be held at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, Virginia from August 4 to August 10, 2019
Still looking for camps? Please try one of the links below for summer programs for youth in the city and surrounding counties.
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation
Hanover County Parks and Recreation
Henrico County Parks and Recreation
New Kent County Parks and Recreation
Or check out the below list for camps from Richmond Family Magazine or ACA-accredited camps throughout the United States.
This listing from Richmond Family Magazine offers a comprehensive resource for day and sleep-away camps in the local area for all ages and interests.
American Camp Association (ACA)
This listing includes a searchable database of ACA-accredited camps throughout the United States.
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number connecting people with free information on available community services.
You may view more information on Virginia 2-1-1