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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
As always, please call the Emory Police Department at 404-727-6111 in an emergency if you are on campus or call 9-1-1 if you are in the United States off-campus.
Additional crisis response and support resources are listed below.
Drop-in Services:
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students may come in to CAPS to meet with the clinician on call from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday.
EMORY'S 24/7 PHONE LINES
Emory University offers several hotlines for 24/7 support for students. If you are not in crisis (please use the resources above for crisis and emergencies), but in need of support outside of working hours, please contact one of the hotlines below:
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CAPS offers after-hours support to provide Emory students with confidential assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7), year-round. Students can call CAPS and speak immediately with a mental health professional to identify their needs, get support, and help develop a plan for next steps.
Contact CAPS by calling 404-727-7450, anytime
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TimelyCare is a 24-hours a day, 7 days a week virtual care service available from nearly anywhere for all enrolled Emory students. After signing up using their Emory email address, students may schedule a session with a medical or mental health care provider. TalkNow, a part of TimelyCare, is a free, global, on-demand 24/7 resource for immediate access to a mental health professional.
To set up an account and make an appointment, please visit timelycare.com/emory.
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The Office of Respect is a confidential support resource that helps Emory students impacted by sexual and relationship harm (sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating/domestic violence, sexual exploitation, and stalking). We have advocates available to offer support and help you learn more about your options and rights; assist with safety planning; provide legal and medical coordination of care and academic advocacy coordination.
If you would like to speak with an advocate for support, please call the Respect Hotline: 404-727-1514 and press option “1” for urgent crisis support 24/7.
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As an Emory University student, you have access to after-hours care for urgent symptoms or questions. Call Student Health Services at 404-727-7551 and press “0” for the medical advice line. If you are having chest pain, serious difficulty breathing, or any another type of medical emergency, call 911 or 404-727-6111 on campus.
The Emory Helpline is a confidential, peer support telephone line that serves the Emory community, providing help for students with non-urgent mental health needs. It is accessed by calling 404.727.4357 (HELP) and is typically open nightly during the fall and spring semesters. The Helpline is closed during the summer and for all major student holidays. For more information about the Helpline including current hours of operation, visit the Hub or their instagram account (@emory_helpline).
THE STEVE FUND
If you or someone you know is feeling stressed, depressed, or anxious, please know that you can always text STEVE to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.
THE TREVOR PROJECT
If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is confidential and 100% free.
COURAGE FIRST ATHLETE HELPLINE
The Courage First Athlete Helpline is a no-cost call, text, and chat service for athletes, coaches, parents, and anyone in sports communities who has questions or concerns about abuse or mental well-being in athletics.
CRISIS TEXT LINE
Need to Vent?
Simply text HOME or HOLA to 741741 to reach a live volunteer Crisis Counselor. Free, 24/7, confidential.
These National, 24/7 Chatlines are all free and confidential to use. If you need to chat with someone outside of normal hours and are not in crisis, these chatlines could be wonderful resources to help receive support in real-time.