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Are You in Crisis?

If you are in crisis and need help immediately, please call 911.

BUCC Crisis Line: (254)710-2467 (Business Hours/Non-Business Hours/Weekends)

Other helpful numbers for crisis/emergencies

Baylor Police Department: (254)710-2222

MHMR Crisis Center: (254)867-6550

MHMR 24-Hour Emergency/Crisis Number: (254)752-3451

Local Hospitals

  • DePaul Psychiatric Hospital: (254)776-5970
  • Providence Hospital: (254)751-4000
  • Hillcrest Baptist Hospital: (254)202-2000

When home during academic breaks, when the counseling center is closed, please call your local resources. Some national numbers for support during a crisis.

National Hope Network Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

Telehealth Options:

Baylor University offers several options for online counseling:

If you are in Texas and would like counseling services with the Baylor University Counseling Center by video during the normal Counseling Center office hours, call 254-710-2467.

To better serve our Baylor students, we have enhanced our services for students by partnering with Academic Live Care to provide 24/7/365 counseling for all Baylor students regardless of geographic location.

If you are outside of Texas, or if you are in Texas but looking for counseling services outside of the Counseling Center’s regular business hours and services, call 833-969-3998 to be connected with Academic Live Care.

If you are outside of the U.S., call +44 20 8987-6588.

Baylor University Counseling Center hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Baylor Telehealth by Academic Live Care:  24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year

Counseling Center

Student Health and Wellness

McLane Student Life Center, 2nd Floor
209 Speight Ave
Waco, TX 76706

Counseling_Center@baylor.edu
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    • Meet the Staff
    • Notice of Non-Discrimination
    • Our Interns and Graduate Trainees
    • Records Request
    • Where are we located?
  • APA Accredited Doctoral Internship
    Back
    • Letter from Training Director
    • Overview of the APA-Accredited Internship
    • A Relational Framework for Training and Supervision
    • Training Aims and Competencies
    • Trauma Recovery Supervision Group (TRSG)
    • Working at a Faith-Based Christian University
    • Our Commitment to Diversity
    • Stipend, Benefits, and Other Resources
    • Application Information & Selection Process
    • Internship Admissions, Support, and Initial Placement Data
    • Notes on COVID-19 Preparedness and Flexibility
    • Current and Past Interns
    • APA Accreditation
    • Our Counseling Center
    • Baylor University
    • Waco & The Heart of Texas
    • Contact Us
  • Baylor Telehealth by Academic Live Care
    Back
    • How to get Get Started
  • Outreach Program
    Back
    • Overview of Outreach Services
    • Outreach Request Requirements
    • Interview Requests
    • Mental Health Ally
    • Active Minds at Baylor
    • Texas Supervision Symposium
      Back
      • TSS Accessibility Considerations
      • TSS Directions
      • TSS History and Past Keynotes
  • Resources
    Back
    • Anxiety toolbox
    • Campus Resources
    • Coping with stress
    • Discovering Hope
    • Helpful Links
    • Identity-Based Resources
    • Mindfulness 101
    • Resources for Faculty and Staff
      Back
      • Faculty and Staff Referral Guide
      • Policy on Threats or Harm to Self or Others
      • Quick Tips
      • Report It!
      • Residence Hall Directors Referral Guide
      • Students of Concern
    • Resources for Friends
    • Resources for Parents
      Back
      • Parents Guide to the First Year
    • Resources for Students Outside of Texas
    • Resources for Students
      Back
      • Baylor Resources
      • Building Relationships
      • First Year of College
      • Interpersonal Violence Resources
      • Loneliness
      • Loss and Grief
      • Maintaining Balance
      • Mental Health Online Screenings
      • Perfectionism
      • Relationship Concerns
      • Sleep Deprivation
      • Stalking
      • Stress Management Tips
      • Suicide Resources
      • What is an Abusive Relationship
    • Self Care
    • Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence
      Back
      • Suggestions for Survivors
      • Suggestions for Parents
      • Suggestions for Friends
    • Telehealth Resources
  • Services
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    • Addictive Behavior Services
    • Are You in Crisis?
    • Baylor Telehealth by Academic Live Care
      Back
      • Get Started Here
    • Care Management Services
    • Clinical Services
    • COVID-19
    • Groups
      Back
      • Lotus
    • Initial Assessments
    • Medical Nutrition Services
      Back
      • Additional Information about Regina Mastin
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