Resources
We are registered with Ulifeline, an on-line screening site that allows you to seek mental health assistance anonymously and receive helpful suggestions regarding depression, anxiety or relationship problems, etc.
SilverCloud is a free self-help mental health resource provided by OSF healthcare that offers 8-10 week programs on anxiety, stress, and depression.
View external resources for alcohol or drug issues or eating disorders.
Psychcentral is a free resource that provides information regarding mental health and wellness.
Go Ask Alice and have your mental health questions answered.
Local resources
Campus Safety
call 309-457-3456
Available 24/7
Western Illinois University Peer Hotline
call 309-298-3211
Available from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM during the academic year.
Sexual Assault: WIRC - Victim Services 
call 309-837-5555
24-Hour Free and Confidential Crisis Hotline
Bridgeway Crisis Line
call (800)-322-7143
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call4Calm
Text “TALK” to 552020 for English or
Text “HABLAR” to 552020 for Spanish
You will receive a free, confidential call within 24 hours of your initial text to help provide assistance.
National resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
call 800-273-8255(TALK)
text “HOME” to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline
call 800-799-7233(SAFE)
The Trevor Project Helpline (LGBTQ Resource)
call 866-488-7386
National Eating Disorder Association
call 800-931-2237
National Institute of Mental Health
call 866-615-6464
Overeaters Anonymous
call 505-891-2664
Sexual Addiction Anonymous
call 800-477-8191
National Alliance on Mental Illness
call 703-524-7600
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (Peer Support Network)
Self-care apps
Calm iPhone Android
Stop, Breathe & Think iPhone Android
Headspace iPhone Android
10% Happier iPhone Android