If you or someone you love is in distress, or our offices are closed, help is available 24/7.
Medical
For emergencies, any time of day, call: 911 or UWM Police: 414-229-9911
When the Student Health and Wellness Center is closed (see hours of operation), care is available to you at a variety of local healthcare facilities.
Mental Health
For emergencies, any time of day, call 911, or call UW Mental Health Support 24/7: 888-531-2142
When the Student Health and Wellness Center is closed (see hours of operation), there are many resources available to you for mental health support.
Advocacy
Helpful numbers to get the support you need
Resources are available for you to call or text for support for a variety of emergency situations.
Medical
Where do I go for non-emergency medical care after the Student Health and Wellness Center is closed?
It is a good idea to carry a copy of your insurance card with you in case of emergencies. If you are covered by an insurance plan we recommend that you contact your insurance company to determine what facility and providers are covered in your plan.
The closest emergency medical facility is:
Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital
Milwaukee Campus
414-291-1000
2301 N. Lake Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
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Milwaukee area healthcare facilities with emergency services
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
[View Location]
414-219-6666
945 N 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Aurora Women’s Pavilion
[View Location]
414-328-6111
8901 W Lincoln Ave
West Allis, WI 53227
Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital (Milwaukee Campus)
[View Location]
414-291-1000
2301 N. Lake Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital
(Ozaukee Campus) [View Location]
262-243-7300
13111 N Port Washington Rd
Mequon, WI 53097
Community Memorial Hospital
[View Location]
262-251-1010
W180 N8085 Town Hall Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
[View Location]
262-785-2060
19333 W North Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045
Froedtert Hospital
[View Location]
414-805-6717
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
St. Francis Hospital
[View Location]
414-647-5165
3237 S 16th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
St. Joseph Hospital
[View Location]
414-447-2171
5000 W Chambers St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Mental Health
UW Mental Health Support 24/7
Providing 24/7 crisis support with a trained crisis responder.
- Bilingual services in English and Spanish
- Call 888-531-2142
National and Local Support Lines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call or Text 988
- HOPELINE (crisis textline) – Text Hopeline to 741741
- Veterans Crisis Line – 988 then press 1, or text 898255
- Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+) – 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
- Milwaukee County Crisis Line – 414-257-7222
Local mental health emergency locations
Mental Health Emergency Center
1525 N. 12th St.
Milwaukee WI 53205
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Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital – Milwaukee Campus
2301 N. Lake Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
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National and Local Hotlines support numbers
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call or Text 988
- HOPELINE (crisis textline) – Text Hopeline to 741741
- Veterans Crisis Line – 988 then press 1, or text 898255
- Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+) – 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
- Milwaukee County Crisis Line – 414-257-7222