If you need help immediately, go to the emergency room or call the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8. Remember, you are not alone.
Maryland Athletics is committed to helping improve the mental well being of individuals. #TerpsTalk will use this platform to promote resources for those struggling with mental wellness, provide educational opportunities for those who want to learn more, and reduce the stigma associated with conversations about mental health.
Mental Health Spectrum & Signs and Symptoms
Intersection of Race and Mental Health
Stigma Reduction
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Campus
UMD Counseling Center
- Individual Counseling, group counseling, workshops
- Schedule an appointment: 301-314-7651
UMD Behavioral Health Unit
- Short-term individual counseling, medication management
- Schedule an appointment: 301- 314-8106
CARE (Campus Advocates Respond and Educate to stop violence) Program
- Resources for those impacted by sexual assault, dating and domestic violence
- Schedule an appointment: 301-314-2222
Substance Use Intervention and Treatment Program (SUIT)
- Schedule an appointment: 301-314-2222
Urgent/Same-day care
- Counseling center: urgent walk-in assessment during school year (M-Th 8:30-4, F 8:30-4)
- Health Center: Same-day urgent assessment (M-F, 9-5)
- CARE: walk-in appointments (M-F, 9-5)
24- hour support
- Counseling center: 301-314-7651
- CARE: 301-741-3442
FOR MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES WHEN UNIVERSITY RESOURCES ARE CLOSED:
- Call 911 or the University of Maryland Police Department at 301-405-3333
- Call the University of Maryland Counseling Center at 301-314-7651
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or the Maryland Crisis Hotline at 1-800-422-0009.
- Call the University of Maryland Help Center at 301-314-HELP
- Go to an area hospital.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT | CLINICAL AND SPORT PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM
The Clinical and Sport Psychology Program has providers housed in the athletic department who provide Individual mental health counseling, individual performance enhancement counseling, and referrals to campus resources and off-campus providers. Additionally, we have psychiatrists contracted with our department who provide on-site medication management.For University of Maryland student-athletes, more information can be found HERE.
OFF-CAMPUS Hotlines:
- Crisis textline: 741-741
- Prince George’s County Crisis Response - 301-927-4500
- Prince Georges County Hotline & Suicide Prevention - 301-731-4922
- Maryland Crisis Hotline - 1-800-422-0009
- National Suicide Hopeline - 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Northern Virginia Hotline - 703-527-4077
- Washington, D.C. Hotline - 202-223-2255
- Homeless Hotline - 301-864-7140, 1-888-731-0999
- Information and Referral - dial 2-1-1
- Post Partum Depression Warmline - 1-800-773-6667
