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.
Helpful Links
Mental Health Resources For Kids
Downloadable Apps
F0R INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY
Additional Resources
Guide to Substance Abuse and Mental Health In College
Mental Health for College Students
Tips and Resources from Mental Health America
Mental health tips for social distancing
7 Crucial Research Findings to Help Deal With COVID-19
Tips for dealing with uncertainty
American Psychiatric Association COVID-19 Resources
American Psychological Association Pandemic Resources
Resilience in Challenging Times
Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety Toolkit
Self-Compassion and COVID-19: For self-compassion guided activities