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STUDENT SUPPORT & RESOURCES
Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC)
CMHC, the University’s on-campus mental health clinic, provides support to students through assessment and referral, group and individual counseling, psychiatry and well-being services.
For immediate help, students can call the CMHC’s 24/7 crisis line at 512-471-2255 (CALL) to speak with a crisis counselor any time.
More CMHC Crisis Resources for Students
Additional Ways to Speak With a Counselor
Schedule an Appointment
Call 512-471-3515 (option #3), and the CMHC Brief Assessment and Referral Team will ensure you are matched with the best services for your needs.
Visit TimelyCare
TimelyCare is a free virtual mental health platform for currently enrolled students with 24/7 on-demand emotional support, counseling and self-care resources.
Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL)
Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL)
BCAL is available to address questions or concerns about the behavior of someone in our University community. Trained staff are available 24 hours a day to help explore available options and strategies.
Call BCAL at 521-232-5050 Report Concerns Online
Student Emergency Fund
Student Emergency Fund
The Student Emergency Fund provides financial support when a student’s health, safety or wellbeing has been impacted by an emergency. Relief may be available for medical treatment, utility bills, medication or prescription expenses, replacement of belongings or safety-related needs.
For immediate help, students can call the CMHC’s 24/7 crisis line at 512-471-2255 (CALL) to speak with a crisis counselor any time.
FACULTY & STAFF SUPPORT & RESOURCES
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For short term, free and confidential counseling and other services, employees should contact EAP at 512-471-3366 or eap@austin.utexas.edu. For immediate help outside of normal business hours, employees can call the after-hours counseling service at 512-471-3399 to speak with a crisis counselor.
Staff Emergency Fund
The Staff Emergency Fund provides limited financial assistance when employees are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of a temporary hardship related to an emergency situation.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
For those looking for a way to support and uplift Longhorn Nation, a gift to the Emergency Fund, no matter the size, can offer comfort and relief to those directly impacted. To donate, visit: XXX
Additional Help
Additionally, you can support UT Outpost, the free, on-campus food pantry and career closet for all currently enrolled students, by purchasing items from their Amazon wishlist or making a financial gift directly to UT Outpost.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
UT Police Department
University Police Building
2201 Robert Dedman Drive
Emergency number: 911
Non-emergency number: 512-471-4441
Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL)
24/7 crisis number: 512-232-5050
For Students:
Counseling and Mental Health Center
Student Services Building (SSB)
100 West Dean Keeton Street, 5th Floor
Main number: 512-471-3515
24/7 Crisis Line: 512-471-2255
For Students:
University Health Services
Student Services Building (SSB)
100 West Dean Keeton Street
Main number: 512-471-4955
24/7 Nurse Advice Line: 512-475-6877 (NURS)
For Employees:
Employee Assistance Program
UT Administration Building (UTA)
1616 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2.304
Main number: 512-471-3366
After-hours crisis number: 512-471-3399
