Resources
Emergency Resources
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For on-campus emergencies, support, or crisis, call Public Safety: 860-685-3333
Mental Health
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ANAD Eating Disorder Helpline - 10am-10pm, M-F
Provides national assistance and referrals to local resources. Initial call is an intake and they will return calls with what they’ve found based on the specifics of the caller’s situation, generally within 24 hours.
anad.org/our-services/eating-disorders-helpline/
BMHA offers confidential referrals for those seeking mental health services using its database of culturally-competent and patient-centered mental health practitioners and behavioral health specialists committed to serving Black communities.
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A 24-hour hotline geared towards the Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native and Muslim community. Provides people with an anonymous and confidential avenue to report negative, physical, and inappropriate contact with police and vigilantes. Also provides immediate crisis counseling to those who are upset, need to talk with someone immediately, or are in distress. For each location in the country, referrals can be given when/if necessary.
callblackline.com​​​​​
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​National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 24/7
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National Disaster Distress Helpline - 24/7
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When you call or text the helpline, crisis counselors listen to what’s on your mind with patience and without judgment. DDH is staffed by trained counselors from a network of crisis call centers located across the United States, who provide crisis counseling for people in emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
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Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
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Blackline provide hope and promote social justice for individuals, families and communities through immediate crisis counseling and collecting information on negative police and vigilante contact in the United States of America through an unapologetic Black, LGBTQ and Black Femme lens. Priority to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
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Love Is Respect National Dating Abuse Hotline (24/7)
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Love Is Respect offers information, support, and advocacy to young people (between the ages of 13 and 26) who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships.
Text LOVEIS to 22522
National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7)
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
Text START to 88788
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The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a culturally-appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
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The National Sexual Assault Hotline works closely with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers to offer confidential support services to survivors regardless of where they are in their recovery.
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Helping Survivors offers resources to assist anyone who has been victimized by sexual assault or abuse and their families. Survivors can also reach out if they have any questions at all or are looking for advice.
LGBTQ
Trevor Project Crisis Intervention Hotline – 24/7
Text TREVOR to (202) 304-1200
or chat at thetrevorproject.org
Desi LGBTQ Helpline – 8-10PM Thu & Sun
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Offers free, confidential, culturally sensitive peer support, information and resources for LGBTQ South Asian individuals, families and friends
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Information, resources and referrals for trans+ survivors of domestic, sexual, or hate violence or stalking
GLBT National Talkline – 2-11PM Mon-Fri, 12-5PM Sat, Closed Sun
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A confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues.
LGBT National Youth Talkline – 2-11PM Mon-Fri, 12-5PM Sat, Closed Sun
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A confidential safe space where LGBT youth can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues.
TransLifeLine – 1PM - 9PM Mon-Fri