What is a mental health crisis?
A mental health crisis is any situation in which a person’s behavior puts them at risk of hurting themselves or others and/or prevents them from being able to care for themselves or function effectively in the community. Many things can lead to a mental health crisis.
Examples of crisis situations:
- Experiencing suicidal or homicidal ideation,
- A recent victim of sexual assault,
- Extremely disorganized or bizarre thinking or perceptions
Below are ways you can respond if you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis.
During Business Hours
If you are a current Marian student and require crisis care during business hours (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) or you are worried about the safety of another student, please contact:
Counseling and Consultation Services in Clare Hall
(317) 955-6150
Campus Police – Marian main campus
(317) 955-6789
Campus Safety – Ancilla campus
(574) 935-1765
After Hours and Weekends
If you are experiencing a crisis after hours or on the weekend, please contact one of the following 24-hour services for assistance:
- St. Vincent Stress Center 24-hour Line: (317) 338-4800
Indianapolis 24-hour Crisis Line: (317) 251-7575 - National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
- Marian University Campus Police: (317) 955-6789 (main campus) SASS – (574)-935-1765 (Ancilla campus)
- Marian University Counselor on Call for Emergencies: (317) 924-2750