Mental Health Emergencies
The University Counseling and Wellness Center (UCWC) provides crisis intervention for 91桃色 students experiencing mental health emergencies such as psychological trauma or thoughts of seriously harming self or others.
Accessing Help for Yourself
- If a medical emergency occurs, call 911.
- For emergency mental health assistance during our normal office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), you can come to UCWC @ 300 Student Center Circle or call our office at (251) 460-7051.
- During non-business hours, you can call UCWC at (251) 460-7051 and press Option 3 to speak to a mental health clinician.
- During non-business hours, you may also contact the 91桃色 Police Department at (251) 460-6312.
- Other area resources for mental health emergencies include:
- Call 988 - newly launched Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help students experiencing mental health-related distress. Students can call 988 or chat for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
- 91桃色 Health Freestanding Emergency Department (very close to campus) @ 181 Hillcrest Road.
- Hospital emergency rooms. Hospitals include: University Hospital (2451 University Hospital Drive); Providence Hospital (6801 Airport Boulevard) or Springhill Memorial Hospital (3719 Dauphin Street).
- Care Pointe (AltaPointe鈥檚 crisis line) 鈥� (251) 450-2211
- National Hotline and Online resources
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Phone# 1-800-273-8255
(website also has a Chat option)
LGBTQ+ The Trevor Project Hotline
Phone# 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline
Phone# 1-877-565-8860
Veteran's Crisis Line
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone# 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
(website also has a chat option)
Eating Disorder Hotline
Phone# 1-800-931-2237
Monday-Thursday 9-9 (E.T).; Friday 9-5 (E.T.)
National Child Abuse Hotline
Phone# (1-800) 4-A-Child (422-4453)
Panic Disorder Information line
Phone# 1-800-64-PANIC (72642)
Self Injury Foundation Hotline
Phone# 1-800-334-HELP (4357)
Sexual Assault Hotline
Phone# 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
(website also has a Chat option)
SAMHSA鈥檚 Substance Abuse/Mental Health National Hotline
Phone# 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Concerned about Someone Else
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The professional staff of the Counseling and Wellness Center is available to consult with faculty, staff, and students regarding the psychological welfare of particular students. Please click here for more information on consultation.
If you have a serious concern about the mental health of a 91桃色 student, you can call the University Counseling and Wellness Center during our normal office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), or, during non-business hours, you can call UCWC at (251) 460-7051 and press Option 3 to speak to a mental health clinician.
You may also contact University Police at (251) 460-6312, 911, or have the person go to the nearest hospital emergency room.