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Crisis Services

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

For More Information

Counseling and Consultation Services
Email: CCS@marian.edu
Phone: (317) 955-6150
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Clare Hall, First Floor

For emergency services on weekends and after hours

Main Campus: (317) 955-6789
Ancilla Campus: 
(574) 935-1765,
or (317) 924-2750 and request to speak to the counselor on call.

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