For Immediate Crisis Assistance
(e.g. Considering harming yourself or others)
- Call 911 to reach your local/URI Emergency Services or
- Call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or
- Go to your local Emergency Department or
- Call the Counseling Center at 401.874.2288
( After hours you will be connected to support services provided by TELUS Health) or - Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
you may also go to
The URI Counseling Center at
217 Roosevelt Hall
For Non-Life Threatening Crisis Assistance
e.g. Thoughts of harming self or others without a plan, recent assault, stalking, harassment or recent loss
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Call the Counseling Center at 401.874.2288 or
- Go to 217 Roosevelt Hall (2nd floor)
- Please let us know that you need urgent assistance
After Hours (nights, weekends and holidays)
- Call the Counseling Center at 401.874.2288
(You will be connected to support services provided by TELUS Health) or - Call, text, chat, or use the TELUS Health App to connect with a licensed counselor and supportive peers
Additional Resources
On-Campus
URI Emergency Medical Services (EMS) / Campus Police
85 Briar Lane
Kingston, RI
401.874.2121
URI Health Services
Butterfield Rd.
Kingston, RI
401.874.2246
Hours:
M-F: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Not open during semester breaks or during the summer.
URI Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services (VPAS)
Potter Building (Lower Level)
6 Butterfield Rd, Kingston
800.494.8100
VPAS is a confidential survivor-centered, trauma-informed resource that provides URI students support, advocacy, information and resources.
Includes support related to sexual assault and intimate partner violence/abuse
Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Support
For Substance Use related treatment and recovery support, please see our dedicated page.
Off-Campus
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you.
24/7 Call or Text: 988
The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ people)
24/7 support via text, chat or call
866.488.7386
Day One: Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center
300 Richmond St.
Suite 205
Providence, RI 02903
401.421.4100
Hours: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Support and resources for victims (and their families) of sexual assault and other types of trauma
URI Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Support
For Substance Use related treatment and recovery support, please see our dedicated page.
Trans Lifeline
Works To End Transgender Suicide And Improve Overall Mental Health Of Transgender People
877.565.8860
Victims of Crime Helpline
Statewide
800.494.8100
24 hour helpline for victims of crime.