Our Partnership:
The Virginia Tech Athletics Department contracts with the Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center to provide counseling services for student-athletes through the Counseling & Athletic Mental Performance (CAMP) office.
Our Mission:
To promote mental wellness, to assist student-athletes dealing with personal and/or mental health issues, and to support the psychological development of our student-athletes in both sport and life. Â
Our Purpose:Â Â
Students seek services through CAMP for a wide variety of reasons. CAMP provides:
- Individual counseling for mental health needs/concernsÂ
- Training for individuals wishing to improve the mental aspects of their performance
- Consultation with coachesÂ
- Team sessions (e.g. team-building, performance enhancement)Â
- Mindfulness workshops and support groups
Any of the following concerns can impact student-athletes’ preparation and execution in their sport.
- Difficulty adjusting to collegeÂ
- Dealing with stress associated with being a student-athleteÂ
- Relationship concernsÂ
- ADHDÂ
- Other mental health conditions such as: depression, anxiety, eating disorders, & substance misuseÂ
