National Help Hotlines

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There are lots of ways to find help when you need it!

There are times when we simply need help. Someone to listen, someone to share our burdens, someone to understand our struggles. Whether for you or someone you love, a crisis hotline can put you instantly in touch with folks who can provide support when you need it most.

University Hotlines

University Counseling Center HelpLine: 574-631-TALK (8255)
- Enables ND students to speak with a counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Click here for more information.
University Counseling Center 24/7 Crisis Intervention: 574-631-7336
NOTE: These UCC services are unavailable December 22-January 1 for the winter holidays. If you need resources for a mental health emergency during this time, we recommend the service through TimelyCare@ND.

National Hotlines

Emergency: Call 911; Go to the nearest emergency department
The National Grad Crisis Line: 1.877.GRAD.HLP (1.877.472.3457)
- Also provides for students abroad through Skype (877-472-3457)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for the new three-digit lifeline; calling 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) will continue to work as well.
- Also provides online chat support.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
- Also available on WhatsApp.
Veteran’s Crisis Line: Call the new three-digit 988 number and press 1; OR text 838255
- Also provides online chat support.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- Chat available on thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Also provides online chat.
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 OR text TalkWithUs to 66746
- Emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster
Indiana Warmline: 800-933-5397
- Non-crisis talk line – 15 minutes/day – talk to a peer who is in recovery from mental health challenges
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm ET
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
- Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm ET, Fri 11am-5pm ET
United Way’s 211.org (Assistance locating a variety of resources and referrals): Call 211
Epworth Hospital (Psychiatric) Admissions Office: 1-574-647-8400
- Address: 420 N. Niles Avenue; South Bend, IN 46617
The TREVOR Project: 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 or visit translifeline.org

International Suicide Hotlines

In the UK and Ireland – Call Samaritans UK at 116 123
In Australia – Call Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14
In other countries – Visit IASP.info to find a helpline in your country.