Mental Health Toolkit: Students
Getting Behavioral Health Help
WHERE TO GO IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HELP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
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ANYTIME OR WALK IN DURING OPEN HOURS
- UI Support and Crisis LineSupport via phone, chat, or text 24/7.
Call or text 844-461-5420. - University of Iowa Health Care Emergency DepartmentIowa Health Care's Emergency Department is open 24/7 to everyone.
Call (319) 356-2233.Located in University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
1 Roy J. Carver Pavillion (RCP) on
Level 1, Elevator E. - CommUnity Crisis ServicesCrisis Phone/Text: 988
Mobile Crisis: 855-581-8111
Food Bank (319) 351-0128"We Can Help:
When any situation has become too difficult for you to cope with alone, we can help. Everyone at CommUnity Crisis Services is passionate about treating those in crisis as valuable human beings" - Farm Aid Support LineCall 1-800-FARM-AID (1-800-327-6243). Hotline is staffed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m. CT
- GuideLink CenterCall (319) 688-8000."A Welcoming Center Offering Urgent Mental Health and Substance Use Care. Our goal is to provide easier access to immediate, onsite assessment and stabilization—outside of a hospital setting—for those 18+ years of age who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis."
- Iowa Crisis ChatOpen and free to everyone. It's an online resource for emotional support.
- The Trevor ProjectCall 866-488-7386
- Veterans Crisis LineCall 1-800-273-8255
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
- University Counseling Service (UCS)For currently enrolled students.
Call (319) 335-7294 to schedule an appointment.
Physical Health Help
- Student HealthCall (319) 335-8394 to make an appointment.
Located in the Westlawn building. - UI QuickCareCall (319) 384-8822
- Last Updated: Jun 4, 2025 8:20 AM
- URL: https://guides.lib.uiowa.edu/mental-health
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Subjects: Health and Wellness
Tags: mental health, substance use, treatment, wellness