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Mental Health Emergencies

Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7

Dial 9-8-8

Or Text RENEW to 741741

Mental health is an essential part of our campus community resilience and recovery from traumatic events. Campus community members may experience a range of emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive responses. While many individuals are resilient and will recover on their own, others may require additional support.

As a JED Campus, Santa Clara University has a number of resources and training opportunities available:

CAPS Reminder:  

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is located in the Cowell Center and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our phone number is 408-554-4501. 

Crisis (drop-in) hours are available daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All students are reminded that a counselor from CAPS is available for students in crisis via its after-hours crisis line.  A counselor can be accessed through Campus Safety Services at (408) 554-4441.

Within the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) offers Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Traumatic Event: What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work, and Financial Life.

Through the Cowell Health Center, you can find additonal Mental Wellness Resources.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary. The 988 Lifeline is operational 24/7 and accepts calls, texts and chats from anyone who needs support for a suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis.

The current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

For additional information, navigate to https://988lifeline.org

Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services

24 hours, 7 days a week.

The Behavioral Health Call Center is the entry point for access to all Santa Clara County behavioral health services. We provide support for individuals and families who are in crisis; considering suicide; or struggling with mental illness, substance use, or both.