Crisis Care
For Life Threatening Emergencies:
Call 911
Or go to your nearest Emergency Room
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For other crisis needs 24/7:
- Call UCI Counseling Center at (949) 824-6457
- Crisis Text Line
♦ Text “Home” to 741741
- Call or text 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8
- Call UCI Campus Police at
(949) 824-5223
Additional Parent and Family Resources
On-Campus Resources:
Student Health Insurance Information
Campus Assault Resources and Education (CARE)
Center for Student Wellness and Health Promotion
Off-Campus Resources:
College Parents of America is the nation’s only membership organization comprised of current and future college parents. Founded in 1997, their mission is to assist families in the successful preparation, transition, adjustment and completion through college.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. They offer FREE educational classes for family members of someone struggling with a mental illness – see information about their Family-to-Family educational program and Family Support Groups.
The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. See their online Mental Health Resource Center.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Learn facts about suicide risk factors, warning signs, and prevention, and get help and suggestions for helping someone you’re worried about.
Specialized Resources:
BIPOC
The Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
SAHARA – Caring for the South Asian Community
Black Mental Health Alliance: https://blackmentalhealth.com/
Asian Mental Health Collective
International Students
LGBTQ
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color
Dreamers
National Immigration Law Center
Additional Resources:
Book: When Your Kid Goes to College: A Parent’s Survival Guide by Carol Barkin
Video: Timeless advice for parents of new college students
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