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Crisis/Emergency counseling for UF community by phone: 24 hours a day, 7 days/week

UF Crisis & Emergency phone counseling for STUDENTS: (352) 392-1575

UF Crisis & Emergency phone counseling for FACULTY/RESIDENTS/POST DOCS/STAFF: (352) 392-5787 or 1-833-306-0103 (toll free)

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255); Or online chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

National Suicide Hotline: Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433); Or online chat: https://www.imalive.org/

Alachua County Crisis Center: 352-264-6789

Alachua County Sexual Assault Helpline: Call 352-264-6760 or 1-866-252-5439 (toll-free)

Nacional de Prevencion del Suicidio (en Espanol): 1-888-628-9454 (toll free)

Crisis Text Line: Anonymously text in for help during a crisis— Text HOME to 741741 – to connect

Free Bilingual 24/7 Emotional Support Helpline
Florida Blue launched a 24-hour, free emotional support helpline for all Floridians, in partnership with New Directions Behavioral Health. Any Floridian – even if uninsured or insured by another plan – can call 833-848-1762 for support in managing feelings of stress, anxiety, grief, or fear related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Counselors cannot provide information on COVID-19 testing or treatment.

Recovery First Treatment Center

Free Virtual Support Meetings allow students to join 12-step AA/NA meetings that are hosted weekly by a person in recovery.

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Hotline Guide provides students with useful information on how calling an addiction hotline can help, rehab options at Recovery First and additional substance abuse helpline numbers.