Crisis Information
If on Campus call TAMIU PD 956-326-2911
Most people associate 911 with medical emergencies. However, 911 also assists with emergencies such as someone seriously considering suicide; or you may contact our local mental health authority listed below:
If you are in immediate crisis and one of the following applies to you:
- You feel you are in immediate danger of harming yourself
- You feel you are in immediate danger of harming someone else
- You have recently been assaulted or had a traumatic experience
Call 911 or the Counseling Center at 956.326.2230 and press 3 to speak with a crisis counselor now.
Border Region Behavioral Health Center
1500 Pappas St, Laredo, TX 78041
Laredo, Texas 78041
(956) 794-3000
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-800-643-1102
http://www.borderregion.org/
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call: 800-273-8255 (800-273-TALK)
Chat online: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Support for people who are deaf and hard of hearing: 800-799-4889
Support for Veterans and Their Loved Ones
The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring and confidential support 24/7.
Call: 800-273-8255 and Press 1
Chat online: veteranscrisisline.net
Send a text message: 838255
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 crisis support and trains volunteers to support people in crisis.
Text: TX to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support in the U.S.
Visit: crisistextline.org
Rape Abuse Help line
1-800-551-0008
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning young people under 25.
Chat online: thetrevorproject.org
Call: 866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Helpline in Mexico for Suicidal Thoughts
Línea De La Vida
24/7 Counselors
18009112000
Help Outside the United States
To find a suicide helpline outside the United States, visit:
Sexual Assault Resources
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or (956) 326-2911 (on-campus).
If you think you have been sexually assaulted:
Do not bathe, shower, or change clothes as this will destroy evidence.
Go immediately to the Emergency Room at Doctor’s Hospital, 10700 McPherson Rd
Laredo, TX 78041 for an exam and treatment. Phone: (956) 523-2000.
If you are not in Laredo, Texas, go to the nearest emergency room.
University Counseling Center (956) 326-2230, press #3 to speak to a crisis counselor.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-HOPE
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Know that rape is never your fault, no matter the circumstances. To report sexual assault, sexual harassment, or stalking, contact:
University Police Department: (956) 326-2911
Notify the Title IX coordinator: (956) 326-2857
Casa De Misericordia (offers local emergency shelter)
Hotline: 956-712-9591
(24/7) Toll Free: 877-782-2722
Business: 956-729-0211
Languages: English and Spanish
National Domestic Violence Hotlines
1-800-799-7233
National Domestic Violence Online Chat & Textline text "START" to 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
LoveIsRespect Hotline
1-866-332-9474
LoveIsRespect Online Chat and Textline text "LOVEIS" to 22522.
CONTACT US
Office of Student Counseling Services
Student Center 128
Phone: (956) 326-2230
Fax: (956) 326-2231
Email: counseling@tamiu.edu