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Assault, Threats, and Violence Resources

• FAU Victim Services Resources
• Community Victim Services Resources
• FAU Police
• FAU "It's On Us" Sexual Assault Resources
• Community Police
• 911
• Boca Raton: 561-338-1234
• Jupiter: 561-746-6201
• Davie: 954-693-8200
• Harbor Branch: 772-467-6800
• Fort Lauderdale: 954-828-5700
• Dania Beach: 954-926-2400
• Filing a report of an assault, threat, or any other violent act:
• Portal to different links depending on what you are reporting:Ìýhttp://fau.edu/report/
• FAU Dean of Students officeÌý
• FAU Police DepartmentÌý/resources/safety/police/contact/
• Office of Civil Rights and Title IX (OCR9): Go to OCR9 in-person Boca ADM 265) or contact OCR9 by phone at (561) 297-3004. More information visit /administration/ocr9/

Self Help

Community self-help groups

Self-help groups are communally run groups without a counselor.

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Online Resources

For Veterans

• : 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text 838255
• FAU Military and Veterans Student Success Resources

Parent Resources

CAPS Self-help and Mental Health Topics
FAUThrive: Thrive Thursday Blog

Remote Support

Remote support is offered by FAU and other community organizations. During COVID-19, many providers including FAU's counseling center are offering entirely or primarily remote services (often called telehealth or telemedicine).

• Ìýoffered by Crisis Text Line is intended to take a high-intensity moment and transition you into a cool calm. The crisis counselors are real humans trained to assist you. Text HOME to 741741
• FAU CAPS Crisis LineÌýis a free, crisis service provided by FAU. Operators are available 24/7. Call 561-297-CAPS (2277) and follow the prompts.
• FAU Students in Distress Guide

For more assistance from community and national crisis lines, contact:

• Ìý1-800-273-8255 or dial 988
• Ìý1-800-799-7233
• ÌýÌý1-800-633-3239
• ÌýÌý1-800-931-2237
• Ìý1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text 838255
• ÌýDial 2-1-1
• Ìý1-800-222-1222Ìý

For support tailored to underrepresented groups:

• Ìý1-866-488-7386

Get Help For Someone Else

If it is an immediate emergency, call 911

Get Help For Myself

Use these resources to find out how you can help someone in distress.

Get Help For Someone Else

Reduced-Cost Community Services

Owl Perks Mental Health Provider Discounts

The following providers are offering FAU students discounted mental health services through the Owl Perks Card Program. Providers with *sliding fee scales offer larger discounts for those with less ability to pay due to lower income or lack of insurance.

FAU students: The website content of the Owl Perks Card Program is for informational purposes only and is meant to provide community resources available to FAU students to help you combat mental illness and promote health and wellness. Providers have volunteered for these programs and FAU does not recommend or endorse any of the providers listed here. FAU is not responsible for dissatisfaction with services provided and FAU will not reimburse you for costs or fees you incur from these providers. Check on and use your own judgment about the legitimacy, licensure, professionalism, and efficacy of the providers listed. Show your owl card to and agree upon the costs of treatment plans with the center or provider up front and in advance of any services. We hope these programs are useful to you. Please contact us at 561-297-1536 if you have any questions or concerns.Ìý

Mental health providers: Interested in being part of the FAU Owl Perks Card Program and/or a Thrive Ally? If you would like to participate in this no-fee promotional program through the FAU Owl Perks Card Program, register . If you would also like to offer free services to impoverished students through the Thrive Ally Program, email lvernon@fau.edu. FAU reserves the right to accept or decline any organization's participation in the Owl Perks Card Program and FAU Thrive Allies Program.