After-Hours Mental Health Support
On-Campus Emergency: Call Public Safety (401.865.2222) 24/7 for immediate medical response
Off-Campus Emergency: Call 911/use your local emergency resources
After-Hours Crisis Counselor: Outside of normal business hours, when the Counseling Center is closed, including during holidays and on nights and weekends, students can call 401.865.2343 and press option “2” to speak with an after-hours crisis counselor
Additional 24-7 Off-Campus Crisis Resources (All are free & confidential)
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK (8255)) provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Text HELLO to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.
The Day One Helpline (1.800.494.8100) provides 24-hour support, information and advocacy for those impacted by sexual abuse and sexual violence. Day One is the only agency in Rhode Island that is specifically organized to deal with issues of sexual assault as a community concern. Day One provides treatment, intervention, education, advocacy, and prevention services to Rhode Islanders of all ages—from preschool children to elder adults.
Are you a young person of color? Feeling down, stressed or overwhelmed? Text STEVE to 741741 and a live, trained Crisis Counselor will receive the text and respond to you quickly to provide support. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
The Sojourner House serves victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and human trafficking. The Sojourner House is located at 386 Smith Street in Providence and their helpline is available 24/7 at 401-765-3232.
