April 19, 2024

For any student that has been impacted by this morning's incident at the Hutchinson Building on the Downtown campus, the Counseling Center is available for emotional processing in-person or virtually. You may call the Counseling Center at 504-314-2277 to schedule an appointment. 

Employees seeking help can call 1-800-624-5544.

Mental Health Emergencies

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, the following resources are available.

24/7 Crisis Support Line

When you want to talk to someone right away, you can call or text our crisis line, any time, day or night, for confidential support.

Contact The Line, 24/7, at 504-264-6074.

On-Campus Support

Same-Day Counseling Center Consultations

The Counseling Center offers same-day consultations during normal business hours for students who need to speak to someone right away. To request a same-day consultation, call 504-314-2277 and let the patient representative know you'd like to be seen as soon as possible.

Student Resources and Support Services (SRSS)

When you encounter a challenge and don't know who to turn to, call SRSS. During business hours, you can call SRSS at 504-314-2160. If the situation is urgent, you may contact a 24/7 professional staff on-call at 504-920-9900.

Toll Free National Crisis Hotlines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: You can now access this resource by dialing 988 or you can also use the old number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

The National Grad Crisis Line: 1-877-472-3457

Trevor Project LGBTQ Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386

RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Domestic Violence National Hotline: 1-800-799-7233