Crisis Resources

Local and National Support Services

Medical emergency

• Call 911 or go to the local emergency room

24/7/365 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 

• Call or text 988
• Chat: 988lifeline.org
• Deaf/hearing impaired: ASL now
• En Español: 988lifeline.org

ISU Student Counseling Services

• Crisis assessments are available via walk in during all regular business hours at Student Counseling Services
• If you are in need of a crisis session, come in as soon as possible (no later than 4 p.m.)

TeleCounseling

• Free 24/7 telecounseling service available to students
• Use zip code 50011 when creating an account on app.uwill.com

Veteran and Service Member Crisis Support

• veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/

Alternative Response for Community Health (ARCH)

• Only in Ames
• Request ARCH after dialing 911 to receive emergency help from an EMT and social worker, with no uniformed or armed officers
• www.mgmc.org/foundation/donor-stories/arch/

Crisis Text Line

• 24/7 support via text, chat, or WhatsApp in English or Spanish
• Text HELLO (or anything) to 741741

Domestic Violence Hotline

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  • 1-800-799-7233
• Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
  • 1-800-770-1650
  • Text IOWAHELP to 20121

Substance Abuse Hotline

• 1-800-662-4357
• www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

The Trevor Project

• 24/7 crisis support and resources for LGBTQ youth
• www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/