Response Resources

Policies don’t save lives, people do. We all have the opportunity to put safety and care for others first. Resources are available and support is central to what we do.

The following nonprofits and support services offer expertise and assistance.
However, in the event of immediate danger or life-threatening emergency, always call 911.

Immediate Assistance & Crisis Support

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 for 24/7 support for suicide, mental health or emotional distress in the U.S.

  • Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 for free 24/7 emotional support in the U.S.

  • The Steve Fund (People of Color) — Call or text STEVE t0 741741 for crisis support for young for people of color.

  • Veterans Crisis Line — 988, then press 1 for veterans, families and caregivers

  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) — 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678

  • Trans Lifeline (Peer Support) — 1-877-565-8860

Counseling & Teletherapy

Alcohol Resources

  • Alcohol 101+ — A FREE interactive, online alcohol education program for college students. Teaches about blood alcohol content, standard drink sizes, decision-making skills, and risk reduction. Website: https://www.alcohol101.plus/

  • CollegeAIM (Alcohol Intervention Matrix) — Guides colleges in choosing evidence-based strategies for reducing alcohol misuse. Website: https://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/collegeaim

  • College Drinking: Changing the Culture — Resource on best practices and prevention strategies for campus programs. Website: CollegeAIM & NIAAA Resources

  • SAMHSA — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services — Administration Prevention, early intervention and treatment resources for alcohol and substance use. Website: Tips and Resources | SAMHSA

Eating Disorders Support

Freedom of Speech

  • FIRE — Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression — is one of the most widely cited free-speech advocacy organizations focused on higher education and student rights.

Hazing Resources

  • Piazza Center — Provides research-based hazing prevention guides, tools, and strategies to help campuses and student organizations reduce hazing and promote safer communities. Website: https://piazzacenter.psu.edu

  • Hazing Prevention Network (HPN) — Offers research, best practices, and tools for campuses to prevent hazing and promote safer student organizations. Website: https://hazingprevention.org

  • StopHazing — National organization providing education, prevention strategies, and resources for students, parents, and campuses to end hazing. Website: https://www.stophazing.org

  • The Anti-Hazing Hotline — Confidential reporting line for hazing incidents and advice on prevention. Call: 1-888-NO-HAZE (1-888-664-4293) or visit their Website: https://www.stophazing.org/report

Mental Health & Wellness Resources

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — Provides information, support groups, and a helpline for mental health support. Available at 800-950-6264 or visit their website: https://www.nami.org

  • Mental Health America (MHA) — Offers screenings, resources, and guides to support student mental health. Website: https://www.mhanational.org

  • Active Minds — Focuses on student mental health advocacy and peer-to-peer support programs. Website: https://www.activeminds.org

  • Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) — Provides education, resources, and tools for anxiety, depression, and related disorders. Website: https://adaa.org

  • JED Foundation — Offers programs and resources to protect teen and college student mental health and prevent suicide. Website: https://www.jedfoundation.org

  • The Steve Fund — Supports mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color, including 24/7 text crisis support by texting STEVE to 741741. Website: https://www.stevefund.org

Sexual Assault & Relationship Support

  • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) — Support available through their hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit their website: https://www.rainn.org

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline — Support available through their hotline : 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit their website: https://www.thehotline.org

Substance Abuse & Addiction Support

  • SAMHSA National Helpline — 24/7 confidential support for substance use and mental health issues available at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) — Support and recovery resources for individuals struggling with alcohol use. Website: https://aa.org

  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA) — Support and recovery for individuals struggling with drug addiction. Website: https://na.org

  • SMART Recovery — Science-based addiction recovery support for all substances. Website: https://www.smartrecovery.org

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) — Provides research-based information on drugs, prevention, and health effects Website: https://www.drugabuse.gov

  • Partnership to End Addiction — Offers resources, prevention tips, and treatment guides for families and students. Website: https://drugfree.org

  • Above the Influence — Campaign and resources for teens and young adults to resist peer pressure and avoid substance use. Website: https://abovetheinfluence.com

  • College Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Programs (CASAP) — Campus-focused programs and guides to prevent and treat substance use among students. Website: https://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov