Counseling Services
Student Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
The Lifeline 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 in the United States. Chat function available.
https://988lifeline.org/
The Trevor Project Lifeline
1-866-488-7386
The Trevor Project Lifeline is free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is the leading
national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services
to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
Chat and texting available.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well-being of transgender people.
It is a 24/7 peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning
peers. Call if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or
if you’re not sure you’re trans.
https://translifeline.org/
Vera House – Syracuse
315-468-3260
Vera House provides a 24-hour crisis support, information, and emergency shelter for
those involved with domestic violence and sexual assault. Vera House offers counseling
and advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence.
https://www.verahouse.org/
Crisis Textline
Text HOME to 741741
Free 24/7 support at your fingertips. The goal is to get you to a calm, safe place.
Sometimes that means providing a referral to further help, and sometimes it just means
being there and listening. A conversation usually lasts anywhere from 15-45 minutes.
https://www.crisistextline.org/
CONTACT Hotline
315-251-0600
The CONTACT Hotline is 24/7, free of charge, anonymous, and confidential. This community
service offers telephone counseling, crisis intervention, and referral to persons
in distress or crisis. Certified volunteers assist callers with a wide range of problems
and issues.
https://www.contactsyracuse.org/
Eating Disorder Helpline
1-888-375-7767 Monday-Friday, 9am-9am CST
https://anad.org/get-help/eating-disorders-helpline/
Substance Use and Addictions
Information on recognizing the signs of substance use and how to help someone struggling with addiction.
https://www.211cny.com/store-category/addictions/
Resources for students from historically marginalized groups