911
Call
911 Emergency
If you or someone you know is in danger or facing an emergency situation, call 911.
SCL
844-461-5420
UI Support and Crisis Line
Available any time via chat, phone, or text at 844-461-5420. In partnership with CommUnity Crisis Services in Iowa City, the University of Iowa provides around-the-clock mental health crisis and support for all students, faculty, staff, and postdocs.
988
Call or Text
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Connect with a national network of local crisis centers providing free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
Suicide Prevention
Founded in 2020, Iowa's Suicide Prevention Coalition connects students, faculty, and staff to create a holistic, sustainable, research-driven, and culturally informed approach to suicide prevention. It aims to foster an authentic sense of belonging, reduce the stigma of mental health and suicide, and facilitate collective hope to reduce suicide on campus.
Kognito
Kognito is an online, interactive, role-playing simulation program for students, faculty, and staff that builds awareness, knowledge, and skills about mental health and suicide prevention.
Question, Persuade, Refer
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a free suicide-prevention training program for individuals or groups of up to 25. It's provided by the university's Employee Assistance Program.