Crisis Resources

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, you should seek help by calling 911 or visiting your nearest hospital emergency room.



National Resources

  1. : 988

    • Chat:

    • Text: send a text to 988

  2. : (800) 799-7233

    • Chat:

    • Text: text 鈥淪TART鈥� to 88788

  3. : (800) 656-4673

    • Chat:

  4.  (confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth): 866-488-7386

    • Chat:

    • Text: text 鈥淪TART鈥� to 678-678

  5.  (for military service members, veterans, and family): Call 988 and press 1

    • Chat:

    • Text: send a text to 838255

Additional hotlines may be found at

Local & Semi-Local Resources

  • *: 1-800-245-4580 (Domestic & Sexual Violence)

  • : 1-812-422-5622 (Domestic Violence) & 1-812-424-7273 (Sexual Violence)

  • : 812-422-1100

  • : 1-833-644-3575

  • *: 833-723-3988

All hotlines listed can be contacted 24/7.

*Located in Jasper, IN

On Campus Resource

Free, confidential counseling is available to all currently enrolled VUJ students. Walk-in appointments are accepted for crisis situations during office hours (Mondays, 8-3 & Wednesdays, 8-4). The Counseling Office is located in Admin 226. The counselor can be contacted at 812-482-3030, or a student may stop by the office during office hours if a student feels they are in crisis.



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