Crisis Resources
What is an emotional crisis needing immediate, emergency attention?
- Suicide threat or attempt
If the student has made an attempt, or you suspect has made an attempt (such as taking an overdose), call 9-911 (911 off campus). - Thoughts of suicide
If the student is clearly thinking about suicide or there are clues he or she may be thinking about it. - Thoughts of doing serious physical harm to someone else
- Seriously diminished contact with reality
- Extreme emotional distress that has lasted for hours and is not improving
- Recent sexual assault
Read more on procedures for addressing sexual assault.
Emergencies During Business Hours
For emergency counseling assistance for yourself or someone else, please come to the Counseling Service (Larsen Hall, courtyard entrance) any time between the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday when classes are in session, or call (563) 387-1375 to talk to the emergency counselor. Emergency time is available daily.
Emergencies After Business Hours, on Weekends, or During Breaks
For any of the crisis situations listed above, contact your RA, a hall manager, or hall director.
Hall Directors
- Miller/Dieseth: ext. 1770
- Brandt: ext. 1773
- Ylvisaker: ext. 1771
- Olson/Larsen: ext. 1775
- Farwell/Baker Village/College Apartments: ext. 2186
If hall staff is not available, secure help from:
- Campus Security: (563) 387-2111
- Decorah Police: (563) 382-3667 or call 9-911 (911 if off campus)
- Or go directly to Winneshiek Medical Center Emergency Room: 901 Montgomery St., Decorah; (563) 382-2911
- Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health's 24 hour Crisis Line: 563-382-3649 or 1-800-400-8923
- Great Rivers 24-7 crisis line in LaCrosse (toll-free in WI, MN, IA) -- 1-800-362-8255
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/)-- 1-800-273-TALK (8255).