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: (Non-emergency line) 612 624-COPS (2677)
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: (Non-emergency line) 612 624-COPS (2677)
Help for Prejudice and Hate Crimes
- 911
- University of Minnesota Police Department: (Non-emergency line) 612 624-COPS (2677)
- 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