Life threatening mental health emergency:
On campus: call 314-935-5555
Off campus, in the U.S.: call 9-8-8
For immediate intervention when CCPS is closed:
- On campus: call Campus Police: 314-935-5555
- Off campus: call 911
- Go to the nearest emergency room
For mental health support after hours, download the TimelyCare app and use Talk Now option
- Sign up using your WashU email address
- Support available after-hours and on weekends year round
Washington University is committed to responding as quickly as possible to any mental health emergency on campus.
A mental health emergency is an emotional or behavioral crisis that warrants same-day or immediate attention by a mental health professional.
This may include, but is not limited to:
| Significant changes in behavior that are not characteristic of a person | |
| The presence of disruptive symptoms that interfere with the responsibilities of daily living | |
| Direct or indirect expressions or the intent to harm self or others | |
| The experience of a trauma or assault |
National crisis hotlines and online services
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call 9-8-8 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Crisis Text Line for Students of Color: Text STEVE to 741741 | |
| Behavioral Health Response: 988 or 314-469-6644 | |
| National Sexual Assault Hotline by RAINN: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Sexual Assault Hotline by RAINN Online chat | |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or National Domestic Violence Hotline Online chat | |
| The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Suicide Prevention Hotline): 1-866-488-7386 | |
| Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 |
Helping a student in distress
Suicide prevention training
Free, online suicide prevention training is available from Health Promotion.