U of M 24/7 Support and Crisis Helpline Logo 218-281-8255

For Family, Friends, Faculty, or Staff

If you are concerned for someone's safety, your options include: 

  1. Contact a crisis line together if the person of concern is willing.  
  2. Contact a crisis line yourself to talk through your situation and understand your options.
  3. Call 911 if the danger is imminent or you are unsure. 

You may also consider submitting a report to the Student Wellness Care Team to ensure that the University is aware of the student's situation and following up with them.  

Local Resources for Crisis/Urgent Needs

For students located in Crookston or the surrounding area at the time of the crisis, contact the 24/7 Crisis Response Team from Alluma by calling 800-282-5005 or text "MN" to 741741.  If you think you need a safe place to stay for a short period of time, ask about their Crisis Stabilization Unit.

National Resources for Crisis/Urgent Needs

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support available 24/7 for people in distress or crisis and for their loved ones.  Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or chat online confidentially with a trained counselor.  Support is available in Spanish and TTY.

The Steve Fund 

The Steve Fund provides mental health support for students of color.  Text STEVE to 741741 and a live, trained crisis counselor will respond. 

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project offers 24/7 Lifeline, Text, Chat and other support for LGBTQ+ youth and allies.  

The JED Foundation

The JED Foundation's Mental Health Resource Center provides expert advice on what to do when you are worried about yourself or someone else with a variety of struggles.

For Sexual Assault Victims

Responding to Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Relationship Violence, and Stalking - UMN Crookston

Confidential Resources on Campus

Title IX Coordinator

Community Resources for Sexual Assault

Community Health Service Inc. 
Advocacy for sexual assault and domestic violence victims
24/7 Crisis Line: 800-342-7756
310 S. Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716

Polk County Victim Services
Court advocacy for victims in the legal process
223 East 7th Street Suite 101
Crookston, MN 56716
218-281-1554

Community Violence Intervention Center
24/7 Crisis Line: 701-746-8900
211 S. 4th St
Grand Forks, ND 58201

Emergency Contraception Number
1-888-NOT-2LATE

General Crime Protection
800-524-1993 or 218-281-4347

More Resources