University closed – Friday, Jan. 19

Due to the anticipated significant winter storm expected for the Akron area overnight and into tomorrow, all University of Akron campuses will be closed on Friday, Jan. 19.

All classes and labs are canceled.

See complete details.

Suicide Prevention Resources

Make an on-campus referral by following one of the buttons below:

Contact CARE Team
See 'Help a Zip'
  • Crisis Text Line: Text “Start” to 741-741
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call, text or chat 988

Campus help —

Main Campus

Additional UA sites

Mobile apps

Helping others

  • A Friend Asks
  • Ask and Prevent Suicide
  • Suicide Safe

Seeking help

  • MY 3
  • Stay Alive
  • ReliefLink

Target groups

  • Operation Reach Out (Vets)
  • You Are Important (LGBTQ)

Akron area —

  • Portage Path Support Hotline
    330-434-9144
  • Greenleaf Family Center
    580 Grant Street Akron, Ohio 44311
    330-376-9494
  • Akron General Hospital
    1 Akron General Avenue Akron, OH 44307
    330-344-1559
  • Summa Akron City Hospital
    525 E Market St, Akron, OH 44304
    330-375-3000
  • Summit County Suicide Prevention Coalition 1867 W. Market Street, Suite B2 Akron, OH 44313-6914
    330-434-1214 ext. 106

For LGBTQ+

  • The Trevor Project - a nationwide, 24 hour hotline. If you are considering suicide or need help, call 866-488-7386.
  • It Gets Better - supportive videos for LGBTQ persons, particularly those dealing with discrimination and bullying.
  • Trans Lifeline website or 877-565-8860

For Students of Color

For Veterans

Related: Suicide Prevention homepage