Course Support Resources
Important Course Information
I hope to create a class environment of mutual respect and psychological safety. It is therefore important that students understand, in advance of taking this course on death and dying, that throughout this course they will be challenged (via course materials and assignments) to critically engage with issues tied to death and dying, and issues and topics related to their own mortality, including end-of-life planning.
Given the potentially challenging and sensitive focus of this course, it is important for each student to recognize that they may find some course content emotionally difficult or distressing. It is therefore recommended that students read the syllabus and carefully peruse the course text material and assignments, to determine if this course is right for them.
For students who decide to take this course, the following support resources are available if needed:
🚨 In Case of Emergency
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
For mental health crises:
- Call CAPS 24/7 at (520) 621-3334
- Call Tucson Community Crisis Line at (520) 622-6000
University of Arizona Student Resources
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Location: Campus Health Building, 3rd Floor, 1224 E. Lowell Street
Contact Information:
- 24/7 Crisis Line: (520) 621-3334
- Main Office: (520) 621-3334
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm (Wed 9am-4:30pm)
Services: Free mental health services for all UA students. Crisis support available 24/7. Individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatry services. Drop-in crisis support during business hours. Online appointments available through PatientLink.
Campus Health Services
Location: 1224 E. Lowell Street
Contact Information:
- Main: (520) 621-9202
- Nurse Advice Line: (520) 621-6493
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm (Wed 9am-4:30pm)
Services: Medical services, nurse advice line available during business hours. Integrated with CAPS for comprehensive care. Health insurance not required; student discounted rates always offered.
Disability Resource Center
Location: 1224 E. Lowell Street
Contact Information:
- Phone: (520) 621-3268
- Email: drc-info@arizona.edu
Services: Support for students with disabilities, academic accommodations, assistive technology. Confidential services to help ensure equal access to university programs.
Local Tucson/Arizona Resources
Tucson Community Crisis Line
Contact Information:
- Crisis Line: (520) 622-6000
- Available: 24/7
Services: 24/7 crisis counseling and support. Connects to local mental health professionals. Walk-in services available at Crisis Response Center.
Crisis Response Center
Location: 2802 E District St, Tucson, AZ 85714 (South of Ajo Way and Country Club)
Contact Information:
- Main: (520) 301-2400
- Available: 24/7 walk-in availability
Services: 24/7 walk-in crisis services. Psychiatric evaluations and crisis intervention for children and adults. Includes 23-hour observation services.
Arizona Statewide Crisis Line
Contact Information:
- Crisis Line: 1-844-534-4673 (1-844-534-HOPE)
- TTY/TDD: 711
- Available: 24/7
Services: 24/7 crisis support for all Arizona residents, regardless of insurance coverage. Trained crisis specialists available around the clock.
NAMI Southern Arizona
Location: 6122 E. 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact Information:
- HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264
- Local Office: (520) 622-5582
Services: Support groups, education, advocacy for mental health. Serving Tucson since 1983. Free peer support and family education programs.
211 Arizona
Contact Information:
- Dial: 2-1-1 or (877) 211-8661
- Hours: 9am-7pm daily
Services: Information and referral service in English and Spanish. Connects to local resources including mental health, housing, food assistance, and more.
Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse
Contact Information:
- Crisis Line: (520) 795-4266 or 1-888-428-0101
- Available: 24/7
Services: Crisis line for domestic and sexual violence support. Provides crisis intervention, housing, prevention, education, and advocacy services.
National/Online Support Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Contact Information:
- Call or Text: 988
- Available: 24/7
Services: Free, confidential 24/7 support. Connects to local crisis centers. Available in multiple languages. Chat option available at 988lifeline.org.
Crisis Text Line
Contact Information:
- Text: HOME to 741741
- Available: 24/7
Services: Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support. Connects you with trained crisis counselors via text messaging.
NAMI National HelpLine
Contact Information:
- Phone: 1-800-950-6264
- Email: info@nami.org
- Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm ET
Services: Free nationwide peer-support service. Information, referrals, and support from trained volunteers with lived experience.
Teen Lifeline (for students under 25)
Contact Information:
- Phoenix Metro: (602) 248-8336
- Outside Metro: 1-800-248-8336
- Available: 24/7
Services: Free, confidential support specifically for teens and young adults. Staffed by trained peer counselors.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Contact Information:
- Call or Text: 1-833-943-5746
- Available: 24/7
Services: 24/7 support for expectant and new mothers. Available in English and Spanish. Free and confidential counseling.
BetterHelp
Contact Information:
- Website: www.betterhelp.com
Services: Online professional counseling platform. Available via web, iPhone, and Android. Paid service with sliding scale options available.
Indigenous-Specific Resources
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Contact Information:
- Phone: 1-855-242-3310
- Available: 24/7
Services: Immediate mental health counseling for all Indigenous peoples across North America. Available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
Talk4healing
Contact Information:
- Phone: 1-855-554-4325
Services: Support specifically for Indigenous women. Culturally appropriate mental health and crisis support services.
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line
Contact Information:
- Phone: 1-866-925-4419
- Available: 24/7
Services: 24/7 support for former residential school students and those affected. Trauma-informed and culturally appropriate support.
Additional Support
For academic concerns related to course content: Please contact me directly during office hours, via email, or through the anonymous feedback form provided in the course materials.
For accessibility needs: Contact the Disability Resource Center at (520) 621-3268 or drc-info@arizona.edu.
Remember: Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. These resources exist to help you succeed academically while maintaining your mental health and wellbeing.
