Do you need mental health support or wish to help a friend access mental health resources? Utilize these on-campus, local and national resources available for Salem State students and community members. The majority of these resources are free, confidential, and/or anonymous. Many also have online chat or text options available. For more information, contact prevention@salemstate.edu.
Mental Health Emergency Resources
Salem State has a new 24/7 Mental Health Support Line. If you are a student or speaking with a student who is having an urgent mental health concern or needs access to after-hours support, contact the confidential 24/7 mental health support line at 978.542.8327.
Faculty and staff can submit a report with the Care and Concern team with a concern about a student's behavior or wellbeing.
You can also email careandconcern@salemstate.edu.
If you have an urgent mental health situation during normal business hours, call or come to counseling services even if you do not have an appointment. Let us know that it is an urgent matter and we will see you as soon as possible.
In an emergency, contact campus police at 978.542.6111. You can also contact the confidential 24/7 SSU mental health support line at 978.542.8327.
On-Campus Resources:
Counseling and Health Services
978.542.6413
8:30 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday
After Hours on Campus
For students having an urgent mental health concern or who need access to after-hours support, contact the confidential 24/7 SSU mental health support line at 978.542.8327. For a mental health emergency that occurs at night or on a weekend, contact campus police at 978.542.6111 or your RA or resident director.
After Hours Off Campus
For a mental health emergency that occurs at night or on a weekend, contact:
- 911 - your local police emergency service
- Your usual healthcare provider, e.g., your therapist, primary care doctor, clinic, or HMO
- Or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency room
Local 24-Hour Support Services and Resources
The following organizations in the community have trained, dedicated staff to help those who may be experiencing a mental health crisis, or who have been recent victims of sexual assault:
- 24/7 Lahey Psychiatric Crisis hotline: 866.523.1216. If you are not on the North Shore, they can direct you to your regional hotline.
- Lahey Psychiatric Crisis Team/Salem 978.744.1585
- YWCA North Shore Rape Crisis Center 877.509.9922
- HAWC (Helping Abuse Working for Change) 800.547.1649
- Salem State University Police 978.542.6111
National 24/7 Resources
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255
- Crisis Text Line: 741-741
- Text HOME for general support
- Text STEVE for support designed for Students of Color
- Text ABOVE for drug and alcohol support
Resources for Veterans
- Veterans Crisis Line (24/7)
- Call 800.273.8255
- Text 838255
- Visit veteranscrisisline.net
LGBTQ+ Resources
- Trans Lifeline Peer Support Hotline: 877.565.8860
- The Trevor Lifeline: 866.488.7386 (24/7)