Crisis Resources

Luther College Counseling Service provides crisis resources for the campus community.

What is a mental health crises need immediate, emergency attention?

• Suicide threat or attempt. If the student has made an attempt, or you suspect has made an attempt (such as taking an overdose), call 911
• Thoughts of suicide. If the student is clearly thinking about suicide or there are clues they may be thinking about it
• Thoughts of doing serious physical harm to someone else
• Seriously diminished contact with reality
• Extreme emotional distress that has lasted for hours and is not improving
• Recent sexual assault

Emergency and Crisis Resources

During business hours, students should complete the intake information on the LCCS website to determine risk. Faculty and staff are welcome to call the Counseling Service for consultation (563) 387-1375

Campus Resources

• Luther College Safety (563) 387-2111
• Mobile Crisis Team: call (855) 581-8111 or text (855) 895-8398
• TELUS Phone or Text Crisis Support

Local/Regional Resources

• Decorah Police: (563) 382-3667 or call 911
• Great Rivers 24/7 crisis line in La Crosse (toll-free in WI, MN, IA): (800) 362-8255
• Winneshiek Medical Center Emergency Room: 901 Montgomery St., Decorah: (563) 382-2911

Hotlines

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call 988. For hearing and speech impaired: dial 711 then 988 for relay service
• Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
• Trevor Helpline (LGBTQ+) (866) 488-7386
• Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline (800) 284-7821
• Domestic Abuse Resource Center (Decorah, IA) (800) 383-2988
• Riverview Center Sexual Assault Hotline (Decorah, IA) (888) 557-0310
• National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673
• Trans Lifeline (877) 565-8860
• International Suicide Prevention Lines

Addiction Resources

• Local Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Groups: https://decorahaa.wixsite.com/decorahaa
• Local Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Groups: http://iowa-na.org/na-meetings/