Student Life

Housing

Students will be provided with temporary housing while attending the academic program in Charlottesville.

Each student has a bedroom
with a student desk. Most of the available units are two bedroom for
two people so students will have
a roommate who is also
in the program.







There are no facilities provided for spouses or children, and pets are not permitted.

Transportation

Transportation to and from the program is arranged by your case manager and DRS counselor. Once in Charlottesville, local transportation to school and activities is provided by VHST program staff.

Clinical Services

Program staff will work closely with the students' case managers to put in place the most effective arrangement for maintaining continuity of clinical services while the students are residing in Charlottesville. The program director will serve as the local case manager and will request assistance from the student's case manager when necessary. Emergency clinical services (including psychiatric consultation) or referral to local private providers will be provided by other Region Ten CSB staff as needed.

Recreational Activities

Program staff will work with the students to plan group recreational activities three evenings or afternoons a week, including weekends. Students will be the guest members of Blue Ridge Clubhouse and of a local gym.

Support Groups

Weekly support groups will be held for students during the academic phase of the program. Facilitated by program staff, the groups will focus on developing peer support to help students deal with the demands of the program, maintain their focus on their career goals, and cope with the potential problems related to the many transitions they are experiencing.