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:
Call or go online to utilize 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline services
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Online chat
Text the 24 hours Crisis Text Line
- Text HELLO 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 Greely 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