Crisis Care

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency during business hours and would like to be seen by a counselor, please call our office at 608-663-4148 or stop by Dominican 122. Based on your symptoms, we have protocols in place to either see you right away or schedule you for the soonest available appointment, typically on the following business day. If experiencing an emergency after hours, please use the emergency phone numbers below.

Emergency Resources
Madison Police Department Emergency: 911
Edgewood College Security: (608) 663-4321
24-hour Crisis Line of Dane County: (608) 280-2600
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255

For on-campus residents, notify a Res Life staff member who can contact our on-call counselors.

For those who prefer to text, text HELLO to 741-741 to contact the national 24/hour Crisis Text Line. Learn more about the Crisis Text Line here.

Means Reduction

"Means reduction," or limiting access to the lethal methods individuals use to attempt suicide, is an important part of suicide prevention. Learn more here. The following steps are recommended to reduce risk:

• Take any expired or unneeded over-the-counter or prescription medications to the drop-off site located in the Safety & Security office in Weber Hall.
• Do not keep lethal doses of any medication on hand. Work with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure you have only a safe amount in your residence.
• Consider keeping medications locked in a safe place.
• Take any unneeded sharp objects to the sharps disposal container located in the Safety & Security office in Weber Hall.
• Firearms are prohibited on campus. Those who have access to firearms off campus are encouraged to follow best practices for safe gun storage. Free cable gun locks are available through the Madison Police Department.
• If you feel you, or someone you care about, is at risk of suicide, please use the crisis resources listed above.