CAPS has moved to the new Student Health and Counseling Center! Our office is located on the second floor. Please check in at second floor reception desk for all CAPS appointments and questions. Call CAPS front desk at 951-827-5531, option 2 for your in-person and virtual scheduling needs.

If you need to speak to a 24/7 Crisis Counselor immediately, please call 951-UCR-TALK or 951-827-5531, option 1.  

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     Dial 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

    • The 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 Español1-888-628-9454

    Options For Deaf + Hard of Hearing  1-800-799-4889

    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 
    Trans Lifeline    24/7

    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.

    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 951-827-5531, 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.