Contact Us
During Office Hours (M–F, 8am–5pm):
Call Counseling Services at 512.863.1252. Inform the person who answers the phone that your call concerns an urgent situation and request that a counselor respond as quickly as possible.
Crisis (After Hours):
A crisis is defined as:
- Having thoughts of, or an intent to engage in, suicide, homicide, or self-harm
- Being physically or sexually assaulted
- Active psychotic symptoms (seeing or hearing things that are not there or severely distorted beliefs)
- Severe reactions to psychiatric medication
If any of the above is happening and you need to talk to a counselor, they can be reached through Southwestern University Police (512) 863-1944, or the campus operator (512) 863-6511. If the crisis is life threatening, please call your local emergency services (911).
If you’re not experiencing a crisis as it is defined above, please see the resources below.
Non-Crisis Resources for Support (After Hours):
CRISIS SUPPORT LINES
Help for Sexual Assault (What to Do and Who to Call)
Williamson County Crisis line
(800) 841-1255
Travis County Crisis Helpline
512-472-4357 (HELP)
(24 Hour Austin/Travis County Crisis Center)
(800) 273-8255 (TALK)
(866) 488-7386
Other Resources:
ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS
Questions about Panic Disorder
Relaxation Audio for Anxiety (10 min video)
Relaxation Audio for Panic Attack and Anxiety (10 min video)
How to Get Through a Panic Attack (3 min video)
How to Help Someone Having a Panic Attack
ADJUSTING TO COLLEGE
First Generation College Student
Cross Cultural Journey for International Students
ANGER
Controlling Anger before it Controls You
BIPOLAR
Helping someone with Bipolar Disorder
CONCERN FOR A FRIEND
DATING
Dealing with a breakup or divorce
DEPRESSION
Helping Someone with Depression
Depression Explained (4 min video)
EMOTIONS
Experiencing and Expressing Emotions
Managing Difficult Emotions (3 min video)
GRIEF
Helping someone who is grieving
SELF ESTEEM
SELF HARM
Supporting Someone who is Self Harming
SLEEP
Tips for Better Sleep (5 min video)
STRESS
Coping with Race-Related Stress
Reducing Stress Through Breathing
Reducing Stress through Guided Imagery
Reducing Stress through Progressive Muscle Relaxation