988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Call: 988
- Text: 988
- Chat 988
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States.
When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Washburn University Counseling Services
- Call: 785-670-3100
- Option 1 - Reception
- Option 2 - Immediate access to counseling by phone 24/7/365
- Option 3 - Washburn University Police
- Available to ALL students - regardless of age or state they are located in.
- Translation services available in 200+ languages
The Trevor Lifeline
- Call: 1-866-488-7386
- Text the word "START" to 678678
- Chat The Trevor Lifeline
Provides 24/7 support from thetrevorproject.org trained counselors to LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-24) in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk. The TrevorChat and TrevorText are also confidential and secure resources.
Veterans Crisis Line
- Call: 1-800-273-8255 & press 1
- Text: 838255
- Chat the Veteran Crisis Line
Provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for veterans their families and their friends.
BlueCross BlueShield Kansas Free Resources
Mental health resources for all Kansans. You don't need to be a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas member to access these resources.
- 24 hour help (Valeo Behavioral Health Care) - 785.234.3300
- Stormont Vail Health Care Emergency Services - 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka
- YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment (formerly Battered Women's Task Force) - Serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking
- Daytime: 785.354.7927
- Weekend/Evening 24 Hour Hotline: 1.888.822.2983
- Ask. Listen. Refer. - Online suicide prevention training program www.asklistenrefer.org/washburn
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) - 1.800.656.4673
- LGBTQ Helpline - 1.866.488.7383
Campus food pantry
Emergency grants
GET IN TOUCH WITH Department of Counseling Services
Office of Counseling Services
Kuehne Hall, suite 200
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Office Hours & Email
M-F : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
counseling@washburn.edu
Phone
Phone: 785-670-3100
Office Phone: Select option 1
24/7 Support: Select option 2
University Police: Select option 3
