Crisis Intervention
- After Hours SU Crisis Counselor: 717-477-1444 (Emergencies only; unavailable during university breaks and holidays)
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Carlisle: 717-243-6005 or 717-249-6226
- Chambersburg: 717-264-2555 or 1-866-918-2555
- Cumberland & Perry County: 717-763-2222
- Harrisburg: 717-652-4400
- Adams, Franklin, Perry & Upper Dauphin Co.: 1-800-932-4616
- DBSA Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance: 1-800-826-3632
- United Way Crisis Helpline: 1-800-233-HELP (4357)
- National Hope Line: 1-800-422-HOPE (4673)
- National Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Línea Directa de Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
- 411, 911 or go to local hospital emergency room
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Hotline
- YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County 24-hour hotline: 1-888-727-2877
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 / (TTY) 1-800-787-3224
LGBTQ Hotlines
- GLBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
- Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ): 1-866-488-7386
- Trans Lifeline / Hotline: 1-877-565-8860
Other Specific Hotlines
- Veterans peer support line: 1-855-838-8255
- Graduate student hotline: 1-800-GRADHELP (472-3457)
- Post-partum depression hotline: 1-800-PPD-MOMS (733-6667)
- Parental Stress Hotline – Help for Parents: 1-800-632-8188
- AAA Crisis Pregnancy Center: 1-800-712-HELP (4357)
- National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
- Suicide & Depression Hotline – Covenant House: 1-800-999-9999
Online Chat Support
These are not 24/7, but they will tell you if an online counselor is available.
- IMALIVE.org: 100% of its volunteers are trained and certified in crisis prevention
- 7cups.com: 7 Cups of Tea is an on-demand emotional health and well-being service. Anyone who wants to talk about whatever is on their mind can quickly reach out to a trained, compassionate listener through this network.
- crisischat.org: 12 crisis centers that are part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) and provide chat support in their areas of service.
- https://www.mentalhealthishealth.us/: Website for coping.