University of Maryland Counseling Center

Urgent Situation?

Faculty or Staff Member?
Need to help a student?
Check the Center's guide
Helping Students In Distress

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Although the World Wide Web can provide useful psycho-educational information and self-help techniques, it is not an appropriate source of help in emergency situations. If you are currently in crisis and need the assistance of a mental health professional, please use the following telephone numbers to get help:

Counseling Center (University of Maryland -- Shoemaker Building)
Telephone: 301-314-7651
Hours of Operation:
  • Monday - Thursday -- 8:30 am - 9 pm
  • Friday -- 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Saturday & Sunday -- CLOSED

Mental Health Service (University of Maryland -- Health Center)
Telephone: 301-314-8106

HELP Center (University of Maryland)
Telephone: 301-314-HELP

Prince Georges County Hotline & Suicide Prevention
Telephone: 301-731-4922

Washington, D.C. Hotline
Telephone: 202-223-2255

Northern Virginia Hotline
Telephone: 703-527-4077

If you do not live near any of these areas, please consult your local telephone book for hotline or emergency services.