After Hours Medical & Counseling Resources
The Ebersole Health and Wellbeing Center is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for medical needs (physical and mental) outside these hours, please refer to our list of local resources.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (9-911 from a campus phone.) You can also contact Campus Safety for assistance in obtaining an ambulance or connecting you with on-call Student Affairs staff outside after 4:30 p.m Monday-Friday and on weekends.
Medical Walk-in Clinics
| MercyCare South Urgent Care Center | MercyCare North Urgent Care Center | MercyCare Marion Urgent Care Center |
|---|---|---|
|
2815 Edgewood Road SW, CR |
5264 Council Street NE, CR |
3701 Katz Drive, Marion |
| UnityPoint Clinic Family Practice & Urgent Care Westside | UnityPoint Clinic Express & Urgent Care Lindale | UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine & Urgent Care Marion |
|---|---|---|
|
2375 Edgewood Road SW, CR |
153 Collins Road NE, CR |
2992 7th Ave, Marion |
Hospitals
| St Luke's Hospital | Mercy Medical Center |
|---|---|
| Emergency Room 319.369.7105 1026 A. Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids |
Emergency Room 319.398.6041 701 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids |
Mental Health Resources
Foundation II Crisis Line
Call 319.362.2174 24-hours a day. This crisis line staffed by trained volunteers. It is a good resource if you need someone to talk to and find referrals for therapists or groups in Cedar Rapids.
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
The Steve Fund: supports the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. Text “STEVE” to 741741 for a free, confidential conversation with a counselor trained to provide culturally sensitive support.
Guidelink Center: 319.688.8000. Provides easier access to immediate, onsite assessment and stabilization—outside of a hospital setting—for those 18+ years of age who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis 24/7. 300 Southgate Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240.
Riverview Center: 888.557.0310. Center in Cedar Rapids that offers free and confidential services for survivors of sexual violence. Services include 24-hour crisis hotlines, legal, medical/social service advocacy, counseling, trauma-informed therapy, transition/basic needs assistance, and more.
Abbe Community Mental Health: 319.398.3562. Emergency calls are answered 24 hours a day. During business hours, you can call to talk with an intake coordinator, schedule appointments for mental health care, and get referrals for other types of mental health services in the Cedar Rapids area.
The Jed Foundation: Provides mental resources specifically for young adults. Text “HOME” to 741741 for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7.
The Trevor Project: Provides resource for students who identify as LGBTQIA+ members of the Queer community. Text “START” to 678678.
Your Life Iowa: When you don't know who to turn to about a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts, or mental health, Your Life Iowa is here for you 24/7. We provide free confidential support and connect you to resources meant to help you get your life back on track.
If you are experiencing a severe mental health crisis (e.g., thoughts of suicide or homicide, hallucinations), you should consider being examined by an ER physician at one of the hospitals noted above.