National Help Hotlines
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 can speak with a counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Click here for more information.
- Enables ND students can 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
National Hotlines
- Emergency: Call 911; Go to the nearest emergency department
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The National Grad Crisis Line: 1.877.GRAD.HLP (1.877.472.3457)
- Also provides for students abroad through Skype (877-472-3457)
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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.
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Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
- Also available on WhatsApp.
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Veteran’s Crisis Line: Call the new three-digit 988 number and press 1; OR text 838255
- Also provides online chat support.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- Chat available on thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522
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National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Also provides online chat.
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Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 OR text TalkWithUs to 66746
- Emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster
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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
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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
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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.