Health and Wellness

Emergency Issues

• The Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741 and get confidential crisis intervention via SMS message 24 hours a day, every day
• Baltimore Crisis Response: If this is a life-threatening emergency and/or you’re looking for immediate help and support, call or text the 24/7 Here2Help Hotline by dialing 988.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255) or CHAT
• Sexual Assault Helpline: 410-516-7333 A confidential service of the Johns Hopkins University Counseling Center staffed 24/7 by trained professional counselors.

JHU Resources

• University Mental Health Services
• JHU Student Wellness: Student wellness resources and news. Resources range from physical and mental wellness topics to financial and professional.
• Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team (BHCST): Can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 410-516-WELL (9355). 
• Johns Hopkins University Health Services (UHS): Serves students, post-doctoral fellows, house staff and other trainees across the School of Medicine, Bloomberg School of Public Health, School of Nursing, and the Berman Institute.
• JHU Chaplain: Available to have phone conversations with JHU affiliates. Can be reached via email.
• Chat with a Counselor: An online drop-in mental health service that offers informal, confidential, one-on-one visits for students to meet with a Mental Health Services staff member.
• Johns Hopkins Employee Assistance Program (JHEAP): JHU employees and their household family members have free 24/7 access to confidential counseling and referral services for help with stress at work or at home, emotional distress, a difficult life transition, or other challenges. You can reach JHEAP 24/7, 365 days a year, by phone at 888-978-1262.
• Student Health Benefits and Insurance: Information on health insurance available to Bloomberg School of Public Health students.
• Sexual assault response and prevention resources: Clear, accessible, and consolidated information on sexual assault policies and available services and support.
• Confidential Resources: University and Off Campus (non-University) confidential resources. None of these resources would require any involvement by the Office of Institutional Equity (“OIE”), but could provide help and support.
• Calm App: Use your JHU email to access all premium features for mindfulness, sleep and guided meditation exercises.

For a longer list of available resources by modality, see the MH Task Force spreadsheet. Please note, the spreadsheet will be updated with new resources over time. We hope you are finding the support you need; please reach out to us or other friends if you are in need.