ULifeline: Mental health resources for college students

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

New JED Voices Video Is Up!

Hunter McGrady has an honest and encouraging discussion about her mental health.

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Are you making a difference on campus?

We are accepting applications for JED's Student Voice of Mental Health Award now through March 1. Learn more about the award and the application process.

How You Can 'Seize the Awkward'

We're excited to share with you our newest campaign, Seize the Awkward, in partnership with Ad Council and AFSP. Learn more about the campaign and how you can use an awkward silence to check in with a friend about how they’re feeling.

JED and MTVU's Peabody Award-winning Half of Us campaign just launched a new series of PSAs and resources.

Press Pause focuses on simple mindfulness techniques to help manage common stresses and emotional challenges. The new videos will be broadcast on over 700 college campuses and available for any school or organization to use free of charge via our new Half of Us hub for campuses.

See what mental health in America really looks like

#BeVocalSpeakUp and Getty Images teamed up to reframe how mental health is portrayed. Check out these new images and stories of 10 amazing people living with mental health conditions.

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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