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
Mental Health: Do I Need Help?
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
- 3rd Floor, Student Services Building
- Go to the Emergency Room
- Mary Greeley Medical Center
1111 Duff Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
- Mary Greeley Medical Center
- Call the Iowa State University Police Department
- 515-294-4428
- Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org, or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741)