Emergency Resources
DukeLine coaches are not trained to respond to emergency situations. If you are experiencing a crisis, please refer to the list below to find resources that may better serve you!
Duke University Police Department Emergency: 911
24/7 emergency only, law enforcement services provided by Duke police on or nearby campus.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Text or Dial 9-8-8
24/7 Lifeline that provides free and confidential support for individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
TrevorLifeline for LGBTQ-component support: 1-866-488-7386
National 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention intervention for LGBTQ youth under the age of twenty-five.
National Crisis Textline: text “home” to 741-741
24/7 texting service for various crisis interventions and mental health support.
BlackLine for BIPOC: 1-800-604-5841
Anonymous 24/7 hotline geared towards the Black, Brown, Native and Muslim community to report crises regarding law enforcement and vigilantes.
Duke Reach: 919-681-2455
Duke platform that directs students, faculty, staff, parents and others to resources of wellbeing available to help a student in need.
Bias Reporting: https://studentaffairs.duke.edu/cma/bias-incident
Anonymous and non-anonymous report systems for students that experience any incident of bias.
Dean on Call: 984-287-0300, after hours pager: 919-970-4169
Administrative contact generally reserved for emergencies that Duke students encounter.
Duke Police Victim Assistance: 919-684-2444
Duke police department provides immediate help, referrals and informational support for crime victims.
Duke Live Safe App: https://emergency.duke.edu/notified/livesafe/
Mobile app that offers 24/7 communication between Duke members and Duke police regarding emergency contact, safe walking, etc.
Duke Emergency Department: – 2301 Erwin Road
A level one trauma center that offers 24/7 immediate, medical care to all age groups for different emergencies.
Durham Mobile Crisis Line: 800-510-913
24/7 confidential line that provides short-term crisis response, stabilization and intervention for Durham individuals experiencing a mental health or chemical dependency crisis.