You can find campus emergency resources and other local and national crisis hotlines below. These resources are free, confidential and available 24 hours a day.
If you are in danger or at risk of suicide, call 911 for immediate help.
On-campus Assistance
Find support and services designed to keep you protected and connected wherever you are at Temple.
If you are experiencing a public safety emergency or to report an incident of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking or sexual exploitation, call Temple University Police.
- Emergency Phone: 215-204-1234
- From a Campus Phone: 1-1234
- Submit a confidential tip online: submitatip.temple.edu
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, contact Crisis Support through Temple’s Tuttleman Counseling Services.
- Phone: 215-204-7276
- When calling after hours, press "1" when instructed.
A mental health emergency or crisis can be any situation in which a person’s behavior puts them at risk of hurting themselves or others and/or prevents them from being able to care for themselves or function effectively.
TUSafe is Temple University’s new one-touch personal safety app. The Temple community can download and use this mobile tool to connect directly with Temple’s Department of Public Safety.
TUSafe features enable users to make an emergency call, use the panic button, initiate a friend walk or a virtual walk home, report a tip and send an “I’m OK!” message to quickly send your location and notify your friends and family that you are safe.
Flight is Temple University’s nighttime fixed-route shuttle loop service throughout the Main Campus patrol zone. Riders use the TransLoc app to view the Flight service area and track the shuttle.
- Learn more about Flight.
- Follow these instructions to download and use TransLoc.
TUalert is Temple University’s emergency notification system, delivering urgent texts and emails for emergencies, threats or important updates. All Temple emails automatically receive alerts, and registered mobile numbers on TUportal get texts unless opted out.
- Learn more about TUalert.
- Read frequently asked questions about the system.
Local and National Help
Whether you need assistance with mental health, sexual violence or domestic abuse, these organizations are available 24/7 to provide guidance and care.
Resource | Phone Number |
|---|---|
Text: “HOME” to 741741 | |
Call or Text: 988 | |
Call: 215-985-3333 | |
Call: 1-866-723-3014 |