Urgent Assistance
Welcome to the Urgent Assistance directory page, your guide to quickly finding help for physical injury or illness, mental health challenges or addiction recovery support.
1. Physical Support
What should I do if I am hurt, sick or in physical danger?
- Emergency Services
If you think you are in immediate danger, call 911 or 530-752-1230 for UC Davis emergency dispatchers.
- Acute/Crisis Care
Get care for a sudden illness or injury including a broad range of concerns such as sore throats, ear infections, bladder infections, injuries, fractures and asthma attacks.
- 24/7 Non-Emergency Medical Support
Call 530-754-3434 for a rapid response from the Health 34 team, available 24/7 for on-campus basic medical support and help finding the right resources.
- UC Davis Police Department
Visit the UC Davis Police Department website or call 530-752-1727 to report a non-emergent crime, including concerns about unhoused community members.
Preparing for a Campus Emergency
Access emergency resources and learn what to do in the case of a campus emergency.Request a Welfare Check
Request a welfare check for a student, staff or faculty member if you are concerned about their mental or physical wellbeing.- Map of Emergency Blue Call Boxes
Pushing the button calls 911 and makes you visible to dispatchers. To activate the map overlay, in the menu on the left click “Student & Staff Resources”, and click the toggle for “Emergency Blue Lights"
- Map of AED locations
Find where more than 100 AEDs are on campus. Automated External Defibrillator’s save lives during sudden cardiac arrest.
2. Mental Health Support
Where can I get help quickly for a mental health issue?
- 988 Suicide Lifeline
Call or text 988 for support for suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis or if you just need someone to talk to.
- Crisis Counseling
Call 530-752-0871 anytime for same-day crisis counseling appointments with a UC Davis counselor or visit the Acute Care Clinic at the Student Health and Wellness Center during office hours.
- 24/7 Non-Emergency Mental Health Support
Call 530-754-3434 for a quick response from the Health 34 team, available 24/7 for on-campus basic mental health support and help finding the right resources.
- Support through Texting
Text "RELATE" to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling via text.
Request a Welfare Check
Request a welfare check for a student, staff or faculty member if you are concerned about their mental or physical wellbeing.
3. Addiction Recovery Support
Where can I get help for an addiction or substance abuse problem?
- Alcohol, Drug and Overdose Information
Access information about hosting and attending parties safely, including resources on alcohol, drugs and overdose prevention.
- Amnesty for seeking help in an overdose situation
“Aggies Act” applies to both the person experiencing a medical emergency and the friend/bystander calling for help, for incidents of both alcohol and other substances.
- Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) Intervention Services
If you or a friend has a problem with alcohol or other drugs, ATOD services can help. Getting help doesn’t mean you’re an addict and services are confidential, unlimited and free for UC Davis students.
- Peer Support Group for Students in Recovery
Connect with Aggies for Recovery, a peer support group that provides students who are struggling with addiction or dependency of any kind with a support system of like-minded individuals and a safe space to discuss personal issues.
- Map of free Narcan locations
Narcan (Naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can reverse a fatal opioid overdose. Learn more about it HERE.
4. Urgent Assistance for International Students
Emergency Contact for Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS)
The SISS emergency contact provides support for urgent situations at U.S. ports of entry, embassies, airports or with law enforcement when the office is closed.
