Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Resources
There is a vast array of national and local resources for students, faculty, and staff during a crisis.
National 24/7 Crisis Resources
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Talk: Dial 988 from any phone in the US to speak with a trained crisis worker (English, Spanish, & Deaf or Hard of Hearing)
Text: Use Lifeline Chat & Text to text (dial 988) with a crisis counselor
National 24/7 Crisis Resources
Veterans Crisis Line
You DO NOT NEED to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to use this service.
Talk: Dial 988 from any phone in the US and press 1 when prompted
Text: 838255 to text with a VA responder
Local 24/7 Crisis Resources
UF Counseling & Wellness Center
Offering free 24/7 crisis counseling, short-term individual counseling, group therapy, drug and alcohol services, couples counseling, and more! More information below.
Talk: 352-392-1575
Local 24/7 Crisis Resources
Office of Victim Services
OVS has a victim’s advocate on call 24/7 to support anyone who’s been the victim of a crime or has been threatened with violence.
Talk: 352-392-1111
Email: ovs@mail.ufl.edu
Local 24/7 Crisis Resources
U Matter, We Care
U Matter, We Care provides care-related programs and resources. Anyone can submit a care concern report for themselves or others.
Talk: 352-294-CARE
Email: UMatter@UFL.edu
Local 24/7 Crisis Resources
Alachua County Crisis Center
Offering 24/7 Crisis & Suicide intervention counseling as well as a mobile team when face-to-face counseling is essential.
Talk: 352-264-6789
Counseling & Mental Health Support
Personal & Academic Counseling
The Office of Student Affairs & Involvement provides counseling to dental students on issues such as:
Make An Appointment with SAI
If you’d like to make an appointment to discuss anything, please reach out to us via email or by visiting our offices. Counseling sessions are private and confidential.
- Dr. Patty Probert | Email Dr. Probert
- Bailey Chariker | Email Bailey
UF Counseling & Wellness Center
D.M.D. students also have access to the UF Counseling & Wellness Center (CWC). To make an appointment:
Main Office
3190 Radio Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
352.392.1575
Peabody Hall Office (4th floor, room 401)
1404 Union Road, Gainesville, FL 32603
352.392.1575
The CWC offers a wide range of services including:
- Individual and Couples Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Crisis and Emergency Services
- Psychiatric Care
- Alcohol and Drug Services
- Psycho-educational and Personality Testing
- Consultations
- Community Provider Database