Emergency Services

In the event of an after-hours emergency situation requiring immediate counseling assistance, you may contact the University Police Department at 214‑333‑5555 for assistance. The University Police Department will provide immediate assistance and notify appropriate staff who can assist with counseling services. In the event of an emergency during weekday office hours, the student can call 214‑333‑5288.

In addition to these campus resources, students may also utilize the local counseling services listed below. Dallas Baptist University can neither endorse nor affirm the competency or quality of the counseling services available at the agencies listed below. The list of services is provided solely for the purpose of information. Students may also need to contact family members during emergencies since students and their families must ultimately take responsibility for the students’ well-being.

Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dallas County Metro Care: 214‑330‑0036
Texas Health Behavioral Health Arlington: 682‑236‑6023

Weekdays after 5:00 p.m. and Weekends
Texas Health Behavioral Health Arlington: 682‑236‑6023

24 Hours
Suicide & Crisis Center: 214‑828‑1000
Telephone Counseling (24 hours, trained volunteers): 972‑233‑2233