Emergency Help

Many people struggle with mental health concerns at some point.

You aren’t crazy. You aren’t a burden. You deserve help.

If you feel you're in a mental health crisis, a WSU counselor is available for emergency appointments on Monday-Friday from 12pm-3:30pm.

Please come directly to Counseling Services in IWC 222 and inform the front desk you need to see a counselor as soon as possible. We will do our best to see you right away.

If you need an immediate response outside of these hours, please contact one of the emergency resources below.


Local Winona Emergency Resources

  • University Security: 507.457.5555
  • Winona Public Safety: 911
  • Sexual Assault: WSU Sexual Violence Resources
  • Crisis Response for Southeast Minnesota: 1.844.CRISIS2 (1.844.274.7472)
  • Great Rivers 2-1-1: 1.800.362.8255 (Southwest WI, Southeast MN, and Northeast IA) or text your zip code to 898211
  • For those located in Southeast MN: Winona Health Emergency Department is located at 855 Mankato Ave, Winona, MN

National 24/7 Crisis Resources


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  • Call or Text 988
  • En Espanol: 888.628.9454
  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing: 800.799.4889
  • Online Chat

Veteran’s Crisis Line

  • Call: 800.273.8255, press 1
  • Text: Text “HELLO” to 838255
  • Online Chat

Steve Fund (Support for Young People of Color)

  • Text STEVE to 741741

The Trevor Project (Support for LGBTQ)

  • Call: 866.488.7386
  • Text: Text “START” to 678678

National Eating Disorders Association

  • Call: 800-931-2237
  • Text: Text “NEDA” to 741741
  • Online Chat

Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)