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Mental Health Emergencies

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The University Counseling and Wellness Center (UCWC) provides crisis intervention for °ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²Êstudents 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 °ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊPolice 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.
    • °ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊHealth 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’s crisis line) – (251) 450-2211
  • National Hotline and Online resources
â–¼   Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention

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)

â–¼   Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone# 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
(website also has a chat option)

â–¼   Eating Disorders

Eating Disorder Hotline
Phone# 1-800-931-2237
Monday-Thursday 9-9 (E.T).; Friday 9-5 (E.T.)

â–¼   Child Abuse

National Child Abuse Hotline
Phone# (1-800) 4-A-Child (422-4453)

â–¼   Panic Disorder

Panic Disorder Information line
Phone# 1-800-64-PANIC (72642)

â–¼   Self-Injury

Self Injury Foundation Hotline
Phone# 1-800-334-HELP (4357)

â–¼   Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault Hotline
Phone# 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
(website also has a Chat option)

â–¼   Substance Abuse & General Mental Health Issues

SAMHSA’s Substance Abuse/Mental Health National Hotline
Phone# 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Concerned about Someone Else

If you have a serious concern about the mental health of another °ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²Êstudent, assuming it is during business hours, you call the Counseling and Wellness Center or, if it is after business hours, you can contact University Police at (251) 460-6312, 911, or have the person go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

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