Emergency, Crisis, and After-Hours

Are you experiencing a life-threatening medical or mental health emergency?

On-Campus
UMBC Police: 410-455-5555

Off-Campus
Dial 911

Need to talk to a trained mental health counselor for a suicidal, mental health, or substance use crisis and the RIH office is closed?

Contact UMBC’s After-Hours Support Line via RIH: 410-455-2542

Call 988

Text 988

Use 988 chat

Call Retriever Integrated Health: 410-455-2542 24/7 for crisis support and non-life-threatening medical needs.

Mental-health crisis support and nurse consultation are available during the evenings and weekends when RIH is closed to help students with a psychological emergency, crisis, or medical concern, contact UMBC’s After-Hours Support Line via RIH: 410-455-2542.

  • During business hours, Retriever Integrated Health/Counseling provides crisis walk-in services, both in-person and on the phone. When Retriever Integrated Health/Counseling is closed, 988 provides students with an opportunity to continue to receive on-demand support from trained mental health professionals. 
  • 988 is staffed by trained counselors who are trained to provide support during times of mental health distress and to connect callers with resources that will provide stability and ongoing support.
  • If you are experiencing a life-threatening crisis, dial 911 for life-saving care.

UMBC police (410-455-5555) can assist with arranging ambulance transport to the nearest hospital.

This resource list has been developed for your convenience and is not intended to be a complete list of facilities that provide services. The provision of this list does not constitute an endorsement by RIH. You are responsible for all charges for health care services received.

Orthopedic Urgent Care

Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM) (2.9 miles)
910 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228

443-524-2577
Transit Route: Route 40

Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM) (16 miles)
10710 Charter Drive; Ste 300
Columbia, MD 21044

443-524-2577

This resource list has been developed for your convenience and is not intended to be a complete list of facilities that provide services. The provision of this list does not constitute an endorsement by RIH. You are responsible for all charges for health care services received.

Transportation

Check UMBC Transit for route schedules and service availability.

If emergency transportation assistance is needed, contact UMBC Police (410-455-5555).

211 Maryland

The United Way’s 211 Maryland provides people with referrals to health, crisis, and social services and helps with problem-solving. It is also a resource for government officials to make information available to Marylanders in the event of natural disasters or other crises. It is available to all Maryland residents, the United Way’s 211 Maryland is free, confidential, and multilingual, offering 24/7 guidance 365 days a year.

This service is available by dialing 211 or visiting 211md.org