What constitutes a mental health crisis?

• If you are concerned about your personal safety or the safety of others
• If you are concerned about harming yourself or someone else
• If you believe you are losing touch with reality

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis the following resources are available:

• Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 crisis counseling and support – 1-800-985-5990 and https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
• Call or go online to utilize 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline services
  • 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• Text the 24-hour Crisis Text line
• Text ISU to 741741

• Call or visit the Iowa State Student Counseling Services Monday – Friday from 8 am – 5 pm
  • 515-294-5056
  • 3^rd Floor, Student Services Building
• Go to the Emergency Room
  • Mary Greeley Medical Center
    1111 Duff Ave.
    Ames, IA 50010
• Call the Iowa State University Police Department
  • 515-294-4428

If there is an immediate threat to self or others, you are strongly encouraged to contact 911