ULifeline: Mental health resources for college students

Need help now? Text "START" to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

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Iowa State University

24 Hour/365 Days per Year Resources:
Should you find yourself in a crisis situation after hours or duing the weekend. We encourage you to use one of the resources available to you during those times including:

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
24 hour telephone hotline and internet-based chat, information for self-help or helping a friend: coping skills, mental health education

Iowa State University Police Department
24 hour police department on ISU campus
call 515-294-4428 for NON-emergencies
call 911 in emergency situations

Ames Police Department
24 hour police department for the city of Ames
call 515-239-5133 for NON-emergencies
call 911 in emergency situations

Mary Greeley Medical Center, Emergency Department
24 hour emergency care

Counseling Center Location:

Student Services Building, 3rd floor
2505 Union Drive
Ames, Iowa 50011
(515) 294-5056
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