Resources
We are committed to helping the community access wellness resources at Brown and beyond.
Resources
We are committed to helping the community access wellness resources at Brown and beyond.
For Those In Crisis
If you've just experienced an adverse event, are dealing with emotional distress, or you just need to talk to someone right away, the following resources are here for you.
CAPS on Demand (for students): All students can access immediate care through CAPS on Demand, available 24/7, by calling (401) 863-3476 and following the prompts. Students who are experiencing any level of distress or concern are actively encouraged to reach out. Students in a crisis that involves suicidal or homicidal thoughts are helped throughout the day, no appointment necessary.
Sexual Assault Response Line (for students): The SHARE Advocates, along with CAPS clinicians, serve as on-call clinicians for the 24-hour Sexual Assault Response Line (401.863-6000). The Sexual Assault Response Line connects students with confidential crisis support and information. To make an appointment with a SHARE Advocate, you can place a request online or email bwell@health.brown.edu. (401) 863-6000
Physicians Support Line: Psychiatrists helping our physician colleagues and medical students navigate the many intersections of our personal and professional lives. Physician Support Line is a national, free, and confidential support line service made up of 600+ volunteer psychiatrists, joined together in the determined hope of providing peer support for our physician colleagues and medical students. No appointment is necessary. Call our national support line at 1-888-409-0141.
BH Link Hotline: BH Link is a behavioral health facility designed to provide immediate assistance to a person in crisis by providing innovative crisis intervention services, and connecting people to ongoing treatment and care. Services are provided by our professional team of registered nurses, counselors, psychiatrists, phone screeners, and peer specialists. Our clinicians will listen to clients’ concerns and take the necessary steps to get people through their crisis, and help make connections to longer-term services if needed. Call 414-LINK (414-5465).
The Samaritans of Rhode Island Crisis/Listening Line: Because of changing COVID-19 protocols, our hotline volunteer numbers are in flux As we work to address this issue, our listening line is open as volunteers are available. Please be patient. If our lines are busy or there is no one one available to talk, please try again at another time. We are grateful to our volunteers for their continued support. (401) 272-4044 or (800) 365-4044
Care New England/Brown University Health Support Hotline for health care workers: (401) 606-6000
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
LGBT National Hotline: All of our support volunteers identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ family, and are here to serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs. Website: lgbthotline.org. Hotline: 888-843-4564
Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. Hotline: (877) 565-8860
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. Hotline: 1-866-488-7386