Mental Health Resources

If you would like to talk to someone about a mental health or drug-related issue immediately, you can contact a hotline 24/7 for confidential advice!

Note: If you or someone else is experiencing a potentially life-threatening situation and is in need of immediate attention, call 911. You can also call the CSUN campus police at (818) 677-2111.

CSUN University Counseling Services: Learn more about the different types of services offered. Individual and group therapy, wellness workshops, and peer education programs. 

CSUN University Counseling Services after hours: For after hours, urgent care assistance from the University Counseling Services, call (818) 677-2366, Option 3.

988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline — The 988 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 in the United States. CALL OR TEXT "988" ANYTIME!

Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US 24/7 to text with a trained crisis counselor. Text, chat, or WhatsApp options available. Crisis doesn’t just mean thinking about ending your own life.  It’s any painful emotion and anytime you need support. 

LGBTQIA+ Suicide Prevention — If you are struggling, you can call or chat with the confidential, 24/7 Lifeline (1-800-273-8255).

SAMHSA FREE 24-hour National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

988 Lifeline prevención del suicidio —  Para acceder al apoyo en español, marque 988 y presione 2, o para iniciar una conversación de mensaje de texto en español, envía la palabra AYUDA a 988. Todos podemos ayudar a prevenir el suicidio. 988 Lifeline brinda apoyo gratuito y confidencial las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana para personas que están pasando por momentos difíciles. También ofrecemos recursos de prevención y crisis para usted o sus seres queridos al igual que mejores prácticas para profesionales en los Estados Unidos.

Crisis Text Line (en español) - Envía un mensaje de texto con la palabra AYUDA al 741741 para comunicarte con un Consejero de Crisis. Crisis Text Line atiende a cualquier persona sin importar su tipo de crisis, y brinda apoyo gratuito las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana a través de un medio que la gente ya usa y en el que confían: los mensajes de texto.

SAMHSA 24/7 Hotline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — ofrece 24/7, servicios gratuitos en español sobre el abuso de sustancias.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can chat with a 988 Lifeline crisis counselor 24/7 by:

• For deaf or hard of hearing ASL users, call 988 Videophone – click here to read the terms of service. 
• Online chat – Click the chat button on their website.
• 988 Text – Send any message to 988 to start a text conversation
• For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

Don’t want to schedule regular counseling, but still want to talk to someone? Whether it is stress, sadness, difficulty adjusting to school, academic concerns, or relationship or family problems, sharing your concerns with another person can make a positive difference. 

Let’s Talk counselors can talk through your issue with you and help you determine the best way to get help. Let’s Talk provides easy access to informal consultations with counselors from University Counseling Services during drop-in consultation hours at sites around campus throughout the week: DREAM Center, Athletics, Pride Center, Black House, International and Exchange Student Center, Oasis Wellness Center, and Student Housing. 

Learn more about Let's Talk!