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Support For Students

At times, everybody needs help or support. Oswego provides a variety of services and resources to enhance the mental health and general well-being of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. 

It's essential to keep in mind that your emotional, mental, and physical well-being are all equally significant to your success while at college. If you feel like you're struggling, use the resources below to get support. 

Urgent Concerns

If you are in an emergency situation, call 911 or University Police at 315-312-5555 right away.

The free resources listed below connect you to trained professionals or volunteers who listen to your concerns and offer insights and advice. These services that are available any time, day or night, and you don’t have to be in crisis to take advantage of them.

National Hotlines

Suicide & Crisis Hotline

988 Lifeline

Call, text, or chat with a counselor

Crisis Counselors

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

For Sexual Assault

RAINN Hotline

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)

For Mental Illness

NAMI Helpline

National Alliance on Mental Illness
Call 800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text HELPLINE to 62640

For LGBTQ Students

The Trevor Project

Call 866-488-7386 
Text START to 678678

For LGBTQ Students

LGBT Hotline

Call 888-843-4584

For Trans Students

Trans Lifeline

Call 877-565-8860

For Students of Color

The Steve Fund

Text STEVE to 741741

Local Hotlines

Mental Health Support

Togetherall

A safe, anonymous, 24/7, online peer community. Free to all students using your Oswego email.

For Domestic Violence

Service to Aid Families (SAF)

24-hour hotline: 315-342-1600 or toll-free 877-342-7618

On Campus Crisis Line

Counseling Services Center

Call 315-312-4416 
After hours, push number 2 when prompted to reach a crisis counselor

Basic Well-being Needs

We know that it can be tricky to navigate all the services and resources that our campus has to offer. The Office of the Dean of Students has gathered together some of the most popular and in-demand resources offered. Select an option below to learn more about services and resources that are available to you. Don't hesitate to contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 315-312-5483 or [email protected]. You can also contact one of our Health & Well-being Committee Members with questions and concerns. We are here to help!