Crisis Resources

In a 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

Student Counseling Services
Crisis assessments are available via walk in during all regular business hours at Student Counseling Services.

24/7 Tele Counseling
A free 24/7 tele counseling service available to students. Use zip code 50011 when creating an account. 
www.thevirtualcaregroup.com/iastate

Veteran and Service Member Crisis Support
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/

ARCH- dial 911 to dispatch ARCH
ARCH (Alternative Response for Community Health) is unique to Ames. Request ARCH after dialing 911 to receive emergency help from an EMT and social worker, no uniformed or armed officers. 
www.mgmc.org/foundation/donor-stories/arch/

24/7 Text Crisis Support
Text "HELLO" to 741741

Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
www.thehotline.org/

Substance Abuse Hotline
1-800-662-4357
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

24/7: The Trevor Project
Crisis support and resources for LGBTQ youth.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

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