JMU CAPS does not offer after hours emergency services, provide crisis services, or have staff on call. We are not able to provide same-day services to new clients. If you have an emergency, please use one of the contacts listed below:

Nationwide resources

  • 9-1-1
  • 9-8-8: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call or text (24/7, free, confidential)
  • Text “Home” to 741741: Crisis Text Line
  • 1-866-488-7386: Trevor Lifeline for LGBT youth
  • 1-877-565-8860: Trans lifeline
  • 1-800-656-4673: RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

Harrisonburg / Rockingham County resources

  • 540-434-1766: Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Community Services Board (24/7 crisis line serving Harrisonburg / Rockingham County)
  • 540-689-1414: Sentara RMH Medical Hospital
  • 540-434-2272: Collins Center: Harrisonburg’s 24/7 Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline

JMU Campus resources

  • 540-568-6911: JMU Police
  • JMU Counseling Center
    • Open Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm (SSC, 3rd floor, Suite 3100) or call them at 540-568-6552
    • After-hours: call 540-568-6552, press “1”
  • TalkNow through TimelyCare (24/7, free for students)

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