Real-Time Help for Mental Health Crises
The University of Arizona Crisis Mobile Team (UACMT) offers mobile response to mental health crises on campus.
Crisis Support When & Where It Matters Most
The UACMT responds to mental health crises on campus, with a mental health professional either working alone or alongside University of Arizona police officers (UAPD), depending on the situation. UACMT's mental health professional provides de-escalation, assessment, and support.
Who We Serve
The UACMT serves students, faculty and staff, and anyone who UAPD would respond to on campus.
What We Do
UACMT offers real-time help for mental health crises without immediate safety concerns. If you're unsure, it's always okay to call.
For nonurgent concerns: You can also complete a CARE Report when you're concerned about a student who doesn't need immediate help.
When & Where We Respond
Operating hours: Monday-Thursday, 12-8pm (excluding university holidays)
Location: UACMT responds to calls within the University of Arizona boundary that UAPD serves.
How to Connect
For emergencies requiring police, fire, or medical assistance, call 911.
For non-emergencies, call the UAPD non-emergency line: 520-621-8273 (UAPD)
What Is a Mental Health Crisis?
A mental health crisis is any situation where someone feels overwhelmed by thoughts, feelings, or circumstances they can no longer manage. It can look different for everyone and may involve suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, anxiety, psychosis, or social issues. A key sign of a crisis is a sense of urgency to resolve the problem quickly, as delaying may put the person or others at risk of further escalation or harm.
How UACMT Helps
UACMT provides immediate crisis assessment and intervention using a mental health first aid approach designed to provide short-term stabilization. We provide referrals to services and resources that can provide follow-up care.
What to Expect When You Call UACMT
Requesting UACMT
UACMT referrals come through UAPD's emergency and non-emergency lines. The UAPD dispatcher will assess the situation and decide whether the mental health professional will respond alone (mobile response) or with police support (co-response).
Mobile Response
UACMT responds on-site, where the mental health professional introduces themselves, explains why UACMT was called, and obtains consent for crisis services. The mental health responder then works with the person to determine next steps, which may include safety planning and referrals to campus or community resources.
"No Police" Requests
If "no police" is requested, safety is assessed first. If there are no safety concerns, a mobile response without police will proceed. If the situation escalates, UAPD will be called to assist.
University of Arizona Crisis Network
UACMT is a community-focused mental health crisis service offered in partnership with UAPD and the University of Arizona Crisis Network.