Where to ask for help

If there is an emergency of any kind, start by calling 911.

Help for Suicidality and Mental Health Concerns

• 911
• Student Counseling Service: 612-624-3323
• Boynton Mental Health Clinic: 612-624-1444
• Not sure whether to contact the Student Counseling Service or the Boynton Mental Health Clinic? More information on the differences is here: z.umn.edu/CounselingOptions.
• Disability Resource Center: 612-626-1333
• International Student and Scholar Services: 612-626-7100
• University of Minnesota Police Department: 612-624-3550

Help for Sexual Assault

• 911
• The Aurora Center: legal, medical, academic, and training support for survivors, victims, and individuals concerned about another concerning sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking
• Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30: text “TALK” to 612-615-8911
• 24-hour Hotline: 612-626-9111 
• Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life: 612-625-0537
• Kimberly Hewitt, Title IX Coordinator in Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: 612-624-9547
• National Sexual Assault 24-hour Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
• Trevor Project Helpline, which is especially LGBT-focused:
• Text “Trevor” to 202-304-1200
• 24-hour Helpline: 866-488-7386
• University of Minnesota Police Department: 612-624-3550

Help for Prejudice and Hate Crimes

• 911
• University of Minnesota Police Department: 612-624-3550
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: 612-624-9547
• The Aurora Center: legal, medical, academic, and training support for survivors, victims, and individuals concerned about another concerning sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking
• Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30: text “TALK” to 612-615-8911
• 24-hour Hotline: 612-626-9111

Help for Access, Disability, or Mental Health Accommodations

• Disability Resource Center: reports that over half of students they work with list mental health as their primary disability: 612-626-1333

Help for Students who are Parents

• Student Parent Help Center: 612-626-6015

Help for International Students

• International Student and Scholar Services: 612-626-7100
• Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence: 612-624-6386
• Student Cultural Centers: Second floor of Coffman Union

Help for LGBTQ Students

• Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life: 612-625-0537
• Trevor Project: Helpline for suicidality
• Text “Trevor” to 202-304-1200
• 24-hour Helpline: 866-488-7386

Help for Students of Color

• Office for Diversity in Graduate Education: 612-625-6858
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: 612-624-9547

Help for Women

• Women’s Center: 612-625-9837
• Kimberly Hewitt, Title IX Coordinator in Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: 612-624-9547

Help for Professional and Student Conflicts

• Student Conflict Resolution Center: 612-624-7272

Help for Academic Stress & Support

• Student Counseling Service: 612-624-3323
• Writing Center: 612-626-7579
• Disability Resource Center: 612-626-1333

Help for Complex Cases & Coordination of Services

• Emily O’Hara, Care Manager at the Office for Student Affairs: 612-625-2517