HornetCare Health & Counseling Services
Empowering every Hornet to be a healthy human
Where Wellness Meets the Hive!
HornetCare combines both Health and Counseling Services at the University of Lynchburg to provide you with a comprehensive health care experience that supports you physically and mentally.
Our Vision: HornetCare strives to provide comprehensive care that promotes the physical, mental, and emotional health of all students. We aim to foster a supportive environment where students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Our Mission: HornetCare will provide comprehensive, collaborative care that supports the well-being of the whole student.
Our Model: The HornetCare integrated care model is a comprehensive approach to healthcare that aims to provide coordinated, holistic care to students by integrating various services and healthcare providers.
Meet the Team
Virtual Health & Well-Being for Students
The University of Lynchburg now offers TimelyCare, a FREE, 24/7 virtual health and well-being platform for enrolled students. Access care anytime via the mobile app or desktop, from anywhere in the U.S.
Emergency and After-hours Care
The Health Center doesn’t have on-call or after-hours coverage and is closed during scheduled University breaks. What follows is a list of emergency and after-hours resources that are available if you require medical assistance when the Health Center is closed.
| Resource | Contact Info | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Centra Lynchburg General Hospital (Emergency Room) | 🏥 1901 Tate Springs Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501 📞 434.200.3000 |
24 hours |
| Centra Urgent Care | 🏥 16890 Forest Rd. Forest, VA 24551 📞 434.200.7210 |
Daily, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
| Crisis Text Line (Free 24-hour help) | 📱 Text HOME to 741741 | 24 hours |
| Horizon Behavioral Health (Emergency Services) | 🏥 2215 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501 📞 434.477.5000 📞 434.522.8191 (after hours) |
M-F, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| MedExpress | 🏥 21054 Timberlake Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24502 📞 434.239.0627 |
Daily, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24-hour hotline) | 📞 988 | 24 hours |
| Ortho Virginia (On-call) | 🏥 2405 Atherholt Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501 📞 434.485.8500 |
Call before arrival. M-F, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. S-S, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Sexual Assault Response Program (24-hour hotline) | 🏥 1900 Tate Springs Rd., Suite 8 Lynchburg, VA 24501 📞 888.947.7273 |
24 hours |
| Virginia Poison Center (24-hour hotline) | 📞 800.222.1222 | 24 hours |
| Walk-In-Care | 🏥 14005 South Wards Rd., Suite A Lynchburg, VA 24501 📞 434.473.7700 |
Daily, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
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