Hotlines & Text Lines
Feeling overwhelmed? Need someone to talk to?
Connect with someone now through one of the following resources.
You don’t have to be in crisis to take advantage of these opportunities to speak or chat with a trained professional or volunteer who can listen to your concerns, and offer insight and advice.
Wichita area hotlines (24/7):
- : 316-660-7500
- : 316-263-3002
- : 316-267-7233
Wichita area text/chat services (24/7):
- : Text CONNECT to 741741
Kansas hotlines (24/7):
- : 888-363-2287 (for sexual & domestic violence)
- : 785-841-2345
National hotlines (24/7):
- 988
- : 888-843-4564
- 1-800-799-7233
- : 877-565-8860
- : 866-488-7386 (LGBTQ+)
- : 800-656-4673
- : 988 then Press 1 OR 1-800-273-8255 & Press 1
National text / chat services (24/7):
- : Text 988 (LGBTQ+ people under 25 can access LGBTQ+ support from 3p.m. to 2a.m. Eastern, daily.)
- : Text HOME to 741741
- : Text START to 88788
- : Text STEVE to 741741 (especially for students of color)
- : Text START to 678678 (especially for LGBTQ+ students)
- : Text 838255
International hotlines:
Self-Help or help others
A spiritual walk provided by Campus ministry at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. This walk is based upon the Stations of the Cross. One can use this as a meditative walk through campus in order to help regulate anxiety, calm the mind, and get exercise.
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The CFL also provides a free, anonymous, and brief online mental health screening tool. Take your online today!