If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, please call 911.
National Suicide Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988
Call or text to receive 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
- CHAT available online 988lifeline.org
- Spanish available for calls or chats
Trained counselors are available to help someone in crisis or for someone assisting a person in crisis.
Contact Information
Locations:
North Manchester
Success Center in the Jo Young Switzer Center
Fort Wayne
Student Life Suite, Room 105
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Schedule an Appointment:
Phone: 260-982-5888
Email: North Manchester Office
Email: Fort Wayne Office
National Crisis Text Line
For those in crisis, text “HOME”
For young people of color, text “Steve”
Trained counselors are available to help someone in crisis or for someone assisting a person in crisis.
The Trevor Project
www.thetrevorproject.org | 1-866-488-7386
Call, text or chat. Trained counselors are available to help someone in crisis or for someone assisting a person in crisis.
Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
Peer support run by trans people for trans and questioning callers. For those in crisis or just needing to talk with someone; 24/7; free and confidential
Walk-In Clinic (Park Center, an affiliate of Parkview Health)
Call 24/7: 260-471-9440
Clinic Hours: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., Monday through Sunday
Manchester University after hours resources
University Safety:
Main Office – 260-982-5000
Emergency – 260-982-5999
Area mental health urgent care and/or hospital/inpatient care
Parkview Behavioral Health 1-800-284-8439
Bowen Center 1-800-342-5653
Maple Heights Behavioral Health Hospital 1-855-605-5484
You may also visit a local emergency room for assistance.
Supporting a Student in Crisis
Is the student a danger to self or others, or does the student need immediate assistance for any reason?
YES
The student’s behavior is clearly and immediately reckless, disorderly or threatening, including threatening harm to oneself or to others.
Call University Safety 260-982-5999 or if immediate danger, call 911
NOT SURE
The student shows signs of distress, but I am unsure how serious it is. My interaction has left me feeling uneasy and/or concerned about the student.
Make a referral to Spartan Success
NO
I’m not concerned for the student’s immediate safety, but there are significant academic and/or personal issues. The student could use support or additional services.
Make a referral to Spartan Success
The student is a danger to self, others or needs immediate assistance
Call University Safety at 260-982-5999 or if immediate danger, call 911
A personal crisis typically occurs when an individual has exhausted all or most of their perceived coping skills, self-esteem, social support and power regarding an experience, situation or event. Some examples of a personal crisis may include:
- Making suicidal or homicidal threats
- Experiencing a loss, i.e., a recent death
- Witnessing a traumatic event
- Being a victim of a crime
- Experiencing hallucinations
- Sexual assault
- Any other debilitating concerns
For residential students, call University Safety, hall directors, or on call staff who live in the residence halls at 260-982-5999.
For nonresidential students, call local police within the student’s area of residence and ask for a wellness check for the individual of concern.
What is a Victim Advocate?
A victim advocate is a confidential, supportive resource meant to protect and minimize the burden on the complainant. They focus on supporting and advocating for the needs of the victim, including but not limited to emotional support, assistance with protection orders, court advocacy, guidance through the criminal justice system, safety planning, community resource referrals, support for loved ones, therapeutic counseling referral, and safe shelter referral.
Who is Manchester University’s Victim Advocate?
Heidi Vandermark is the Hands of Hope’s victim advocate. Heidi has lived in Wabash County all her life and has worked for many non-for-profit agencies. In August, she will have worked with Hands of Hope for the last 5 years. She has received various trainings around domestic violence, sexual assault, and the importance of the trauma-informed care approach. In April 2020, she will attend the Moving Forward Conference, sponsored by Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault, which will focus on Sexual Violence and Human Tariffing prevention and response efforts.
