Call 911 for a medical emergency, 988 for a mental health emergency, or go to the nearest emergency department if you or someone you know is having a life threatening issue.
University of Vermont Medical Center is the closest emergency room to campus at 111 Colchester Ave.
Mental Health Crisis: CAPS On Call Counselor
For urgent mental health needs call CAPS to reach the on call counselor at (802) 656-3340.
Other Mental Health Crisis Resources
First Call of Chittenden County: (802) 488-7777
First Call is a free emergency mental health service staffed 24/7 for anyone in Chittenden County experiencing a crisis.
There is no wrong reason to call. Your reason for calling may be as simple as requesting an appointment with a mental health specialist or more urgent, such as getting help for someone who is experiencing serious emotional distress.
Vermont Crisis Text Line: text VT to 741741
Free and available 24/7. Within five minutes, you'll get a text back, followed by a response from a trained crisis counselor.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988/ TTY: use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can put you in touch with help.