Crisis hours are available at Student Counseling Services on main campus on the 3rd floor, Student Services Building Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. During these appointments, the counselor and student will focus on addressing urgent needs and safety concerns.
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) or online on LIfeline Chat
- Text the 24-hour Crisis Text line
- Text ISU 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 Greeley Medical Center
1111 Duff Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
- Mary Greeley Medical Center
- 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.