CAPS is Open in the Summer! 
Call our front desk at 951-827-5531, option 2.
Call 951-UCR-TALK or 951-827-5531 and select option 1 to speak to a 24/7 crisis counselor.

Counseling & Psychological Services

(951) UCR-Talk

No matter what type of crisis you're experiencing, there is help available.
  • For emergency assistance near campus:
    UCR Police & Campus Safety Department — 24/7

    Website: police.ucr.edu
    Phone: 951-827-5222 from your cell phone; 911 or x25222 from a campus landline

  • If you are having thoughts about suicide: 
    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)  24/7

    Website/Live Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org    Call or text 988.

    • The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
    • Chat available online

    Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio   En Español Para acceder al apoyo en español, marque 988 y presione 2. 

    Options For Deaf + Hard of Hearing  
     

    Crisis Text Line   24/7

    Website: crisistextline.org
    Text: HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US, at any time, to chat with a trained Crisis Counselor about anything.
     

    The Trevor Project   24/7 
    • Trevor Lifeline -  1-866-488-7386
    • Trevor Chat available through website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help
    • Trevor Text - confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, over text messages. Text START to 678678.
    • Trevor Space - Trevor Space is a social networking site for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) youth under 25 and their friends and allies.
    • Trevor Project Resources - The Trevor Project offers several resources for members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. 
       
    Trans Lifeline 

    Phone: 1-877-565-8860

    Website: https://translifeline.org/   

    Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.

    *As of January 1st, 2024, Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are:
    Monday through Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM (Pacific)
     

    Inland SoCal Crisis Helpline  24/7

    Phone: (951)-686-HELP (4357)

    Website: https://inlandsocaluw.org/crisishelpline

    Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)   (Services are currently provided in-person and virtually)

    24/7 Phone Consultation and Crisis Assessment: Call 951-UCR-TALK or 951-827-5531, select Option 1

    Schedule a Same-Day In-person or Virtual Walk-In or Consultation with a CAPS therapist during business hours: Call 951-827-5531, select Option 2

    Website: counseling.ucr.edu

  • If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and want on-campus help:
    Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) 
    Virtual Walk-in consultation hours are also available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
    Phone: (951) 827-5531, option 2 to schedule your Virtual Walk-In Appointment during our business hours.
     

    Some examples of mental health crises are:
    • Thinking about harming yourself or others.
    • Serious concern about another student's safety or well-being.
    • Inability to function (e.g., get out of bed, eat, shower, etc.).
    • Experience with a recent traumatic event.

    For in-person Walk-in Consultations:
    • Call 951-827-5531, option 2 during our business hours.
    • CAPS clinicians are available for brief crisis consultations.  Walk-in clients will compete a brief screen form to determine their level of need.  Clients will be seen in order of level of crisis/need.  Walk-in consultations are NOT therapy appointments, but should be utilized for those experiencing a mental health crisis.  Those not in crisis can schedule a phone appointment (typically within 1-3 days).
  • If you have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence or stalking:
    Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE) — 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

    Website: care.ucr.edu
    Phone: (951) 827-6225

    National Sexual Assault Hotline — 24/7

    Website: rainn.org
    Phone: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)

For a quick guide on supporting students in crisis consult the Red Folder.

Red Folder

If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.