Crisis Resources
If you're facing a mental health crisis, you're not alone -- support is available. This page provides resources for immediate help that can address different needs. Whatever you're going through, caring professionals are ready to help.
Help with Suicidal Thoughts and Other Mental Health Crises
On campus
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CAPS: We are here to help with your urgent needs 24/7. Call 541-737-2131. After hours, select option 1 from the phone menu. You may also visit our office on the 5th floor of Snell Hall for an urgent on-call appointment Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm (10 am-3 pm during breaks and summer).
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OSU Assist: OSU Assist provides compassionate mobile crisis response and wraparound services for individuals on campus experiencing distress. In situations where there is no threat of violence and no access to weapons, they can provide welfare checks, safety planning, support with distressing situations, mental health evaluations, and more. Their team is available every day between 1:00pm-1:00am. Call 541-737-7000. Learn more about OSU Assist.
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Student Health Services: During business hours, call 541-737-9355 or visit their office at 850 SW 26th St.
Off campus
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Benton County Crisis services: Call 888-232-7192 from within Benton County, OR.
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Crisis Text Line: text 741741
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 anytime
Crisis Support for Interpersonal or Gender-Based Violence
On Campus
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Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE): Call 541-737-2030 or visit their office in SEC 350 Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. CAPE provides support to survivors by providing information about rights and choices, resources, and referrals. They can assist with urgent needs including safety planning, medical advocacy, and providing information about reporting options.
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Interpersonal Violence Services (IVS) at CAPS: Call 541-737-2131. After hours, select option 1 from the phone menu. You may also drop into our office for an urgent on-call appointment Mon-Fri 10 am - 4 pm (10 am - 3 pm during breaks & summer). IVS offers confidential and compassionate individual and group counseling for those who have experienced interpersonal or gender-based violence.
Off Campus
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Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV): Call 541-754-0110 anytime. CARDV services are free and confidential. They offer crisis support, 24-hour emergency shelter, and legal advocacy for survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
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Sarah's Place (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Center): Visit 1046 Sixth Ave SW, Albany, OR 97321 or call 541-812-4420. Sarah's Place is located at Samartitan General Hospital in Albany. Open 24/7, the center provides free treatment and resources to anyone who has experienced sexual assault, domestic violence or non-fatal strangulation.
Identity-Specific Crisis Resources
BIPOC Crisis Hotlines
Native & Strong Lifeline (988 crisis line for Indigenous People): call 988 and select option 4
Crisis Text Line: Text STEVE to 741741 for a BIPOC identified crisis counselor
Lines for Life Racial Equity Support Line (Support to those feeling emotional impacts of racism, immigration struggles and other cross-cultural issues. Visit website for current hours): 503-575-3764
BlackLine (provides crisis counseling to BIPOC and collects information on negative police and vigilante contact. Visit website for current hotline hours): 1-800-604-5841
LGBTQ+ Crisis Hotlines
LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
Trans Lifeline: trans peer support 1-877-565-8860
For age 25 & under:
LGBT National Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743
TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386
TrevorText: Text START to 678-678
Veteran & Military-Connected Crisis Hotlines
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call 988 and press 1
Veterans Crisis Text Line: 838255