Treatment

As a research lab, we do not provide mental health treatment. In addition, CASL does not have a current treatment study going on. However, if you would like to receive mental health treatment, please see the below list of resources.

Dr. Dixon-Gordon directs the DBT program at UMass: https://www.umass.edu/psc/therapy
DBT training is available from Behavioral Tech LLC
Find a certified DBT therapist near you at DBT-LBC
Want to get certified as a DBT therapist? Check out DBT-LBC!
Wondering what questions to ask your new DBT therapist? Check out Portland DBT's handy checklist

Call 911 or go to your local emergency room
Toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1800-273-8255)

To engage in a calm meditation, visit www.calm.com
To check out cute pictures and videos of animals, visit http://attackofthecute.com
To watch cats bounce, visit http://cat-bounce.com/

Online Suicide Prevention Resource

On-Campus Resources for UMass Faculty, Staff and Students

University Health Services
- UMass Student Medical Crisis
- Phone: 413-577-5000
- Website: http://www.umass.edu/uhs
- Location: 150 Infirmary Way, Amherst
- Hours: 24 hours
Center for Counseling and Psychological Health
- UMass Student Mental Health Center
  - Phone: 413-545-2337
  - Website: https://www.umass.edu/counseling/
  - Location: 111 County Circle, Amherst
  - Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
  - On weekdays after 4:30PM, weekends and holidays, you can call the Protocall Crisis Line at 877-831-7421 to speak with a clinician
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
- UMass Faculty and Staff
- Phone: 413-545-0350
- Website: https://www.umass.edu/humres/faculty-and-staff-assistance-program
- Location: 219 Hampshire House 131 County Circle Amherst
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
Center for Women & Community
- Counseling, Advocacy, and Support Groups
- Phone: 413-545-0883
- Rape Crisis Hotline (24/7): 413-545-0800
- Website: http://www.umass.edu/ewc
- Location: 180 Infirmary Way, New Africa House
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM
UMass Police Department
- Emergency: 911 (campus phone) or 413-545-2121 (cell phone)
- Website: http://www.umass.edu/umpd
- Location: 585 East Pleasant Street
- Hours: 24 Hours

Off-Campus/Community Resources

National Resources