Crisis Resources for Students

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Additional Resources

Emergency Room
The nearest emergency room to the UT campus is the Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas at Austin – 1500 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Phone: 512-324-7010.

Medication Questions and Concerns
For urgent medication questions and concerns, students can call the 24/7 UHS Nurse Advice Line at 512-475-6877 (NURS). If you are unsure of how much medication someone has taken, and they are unable to communicate with you, call 911.

Student Amnesty for Alcohol and Drug Emergencies
Amnesty means current UT students can avoid formal University disciplinary action and the creation of a formal disciplinary record when they call for help for an alcohol or drug-related medical emergency.

Sexual Violence Emergencies
For urgent concerns, call 911.

Student Emergency Services
Providing assistance, interventions, and referrals to support you when navigating challenging or unexpected issues that impact your well-being and academic success. Call 512-471-5017. Phones are answered Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Be That One – Suicide Prevention Program
Resources on suicide warning signs, bystander intervention and more.

Am I In Crisis? Examples of Urgent Situations

When in doubt, ask for help. Here are some examples of urgent situations.

• Suicidal thoughts, intent, plan, and/or other risks of harm to yourself.
• Homicidal thoughts, intent, plan, and/or other risks of harm to others.
• A traumatic event occurred recently (e.g., a crime, natural disaster, sexual or physical assault).
• Someone close to you has recently died.
• Perceptual disturbances such as hearing things or seeing things that others do not hear or see.
• Feeling persistently unsafe, a sense of impending doom or danger, or that something or someone wants to hurt you.
• Currently living without food, clothing, and/or shelter.
• Unable to care for yourself, such as not being able to eat or sleep for several days.
• Having withdrawal symptoms from drugs or alcohol (call 911 for immediate medical assistance).
• Experiencing uncontrollable panic and unable to calm down.

What To Expect When Speaking with a Crisis Counselor

When you meet with a crisis counselor, they will:

• Ask questions to understand your situation and assess your safety and ability to cope.
• Help you regulate your emotions and calm yourself.
• Explain confidentiality as it relates to the crisis.
• Help you make a plan to address your concerns.
• Offer additional service options such as resources within the Counseling and Mental Health Center, referrals elsewhere on campus or to a counselor off-campus depending on your needs and availability of services.
• Contact police or medical professionals to assist you or others if needed.