Resources

We have compiled a page of resources from Duquesne University, and external sources to provide information about a wide variety of services. In addition to the lists below, the Allegheny Department of Human Services provides a comprehensive list of local mental health providers available for public view.

Duquesne University departments, and on-campus resources and programs

Health Services  (412) 396-1650 3rd FL Gumberg Library
Disability Services (412) 396-6658 309 Union
Recreation Services (412) 396-5050 Power Center
Title IX (412) 396-2560 339 Union
Commuter Affairs (412) 396-6660 115 Union
DU Cares (412) 396-5834 Assumption Hall
Career Development (412) 396-6065 614 Union
Residence Life (412) 396-6655 Assumption Hall
Diversity and Student Inclusion (412) 396-1117 302 Union
Spiritan Campus Ministry (412) 396-6020 102 Administration Building
First-Generation College Students N/A N/A
Tutoring and Academic Life Coaching (412) 396-6661 2nd FL Union
McAnulty Community Food Pantry N/A College Hall 347-350

 

Directories and National Resources

Psychology Today Find a therapist filtering by location, insurance, intervention, etc.
Crisis and Support Resources (Resource list provided by University of Pittsburgh Counseling Center) Support resources for grief, students with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA+, racial trauma, students of color, first-generation college students, international students, student athletes, students with financial insecurities and more.
United Way Search for what type of service you need, provided by United Way Pennsylvania.
Hope for the Day Find the help you need, where you need it. Database for resources such as mental health providers, medical providers, housing, legal advice, food, family assistance, etc.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline 

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Black Mental Health Alliance The Trevor Project
RehabNet (Pennsylvania) RehabNet (Ohio)

Local Resources

Children's Home of Pittsburgh Resources for students impacted by adoption.
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape  PAAR's Mission: Respond, Educate and Advocate to End Sexual Violence
Persad Center LGBTQIA+ Behavioral health
Wesley Family Services Wide range of resources and treatment options including service coordination, treatment for autism, ADHD, and behavioral health, foster care and adoption resources, and more.
The Renfrew Center Help and treatment for disordered eating
OCD Spectrum Specialized treatment options for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Clinic Without Walls Low-cost or free psychoanalytic therapy options for low-income individuals

 

Local and national options for mental health crisis support

In case of immediate, life-threatening emergencies: Immediately call 911 or proceed to the closest hospital emergency room.

Resolve Crisis Services 1-888-796-8226, walk-in center at 333 North Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh PA Allegheny County crisis agency staffed with professional mental health clinicians 24/7. 
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  Call or text 988. Visit the website for web-chat. Free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7.
The Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 to be connected Free and confidential text message service for people in crisis 24/7.
PAAR HelpLine  1-866-END-RAPE (1-866-363-7273) Free, confidential and 24/7 service for anyone impacted by sexual assault, sexual violence, sexual abuse, rape, and sexual exploitation/ sex trafficking. 
The Steve Fund (BIPOC) Text STEVE to 741741 Free, 24/7 crisis line for young people of color who may be experiencing a crisis.
Trans LifeLine  Call 877-565-8860. Connects trans people to the community support and resources they need to survive and thrive, run by trans people for trans people.
Trevor LifeLine (LGBTQIA+)   Visit page for call, text or web crisis options. Free, 24/7 crisis line staffed with counselors who understand the challenges of LGBTQIA+ people.
Veterans Crisis Hotline  Dial 800-273-8255, then press 1 24/7 crisis line designated for veterans