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Safety and Security

Providing for the safety and security of our students and our community is a priority at the University of Maryland. And, Terps take care of each other. If you, or anyone you know, needs help, please contact one of the resources listed below.

University Police
Pocomoke Building
7569 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland 20742
Emergency: 911 or 301-405-3333
Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555

University Health Center
University Health Center
Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland 20742
301-314-8180

Alcohol & Other Drug Education

Peer-to-peer education and outreach, comprehensive programming, and support and access to resources that empower students to make safer decisions that will enhance their academic and personal success.

University Health Center
Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland 20742

CARE to Stop Violence  

Counseling for individuals and groups, as well as logistical and case management support for students who have experienced violence, including all kinds of sexual violence. Options for anonymous, not just confidential, consultation and support.

University Health Center, Ground Floor
301-314-2222
(301) 741-3442 (24 hrs)

Mental Health Services

Counseling for individuals and groups, as well as psychiatric services.

University Health Center, Second Floor
Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland 20742
301-314-8106

Substance Use, Intervention and Treatment Program (SUIT)

As part of the Mental Health Service at the University Health Center, trained therapists are available for confidential conversations focused on your concerns, if you want to talk about your or a friend’s use of alcohol or other drugs.

University Health Center, Second Floor
Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland 20742
301-314-8106

Sexual Health

Encourages sexual health and wellness by providing education, support, resources, and collaborative programming for the campus community.

University Health Center
Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland 20742

University Counseling Center

Free counseling sessions for individual students and groups, along with walk-in hours for students of color, LGBT students, international students, and veteran students.

Shoemaker Building
College Park, Maryland 20742
301-314-7651

Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct

Responds to all discrimination complaints including sexual misconduct. Complaint response includes assessment, advice and referral, interim measures, and when appropriate, investigation. OCRSM is also responsible for tracking incidents and capturing data to help monitor our campus environment.

1103 Reckord Armory
College Park, Maryland 20742
301-405-1142

Help Center

The help Center is a campus telephone hotline that is staffed afternoon through night by trained UMD peers. You can confidentially call or visit and speak to a peer about any matter that concerns you.

3105 South Campus Dining Hall
(301) 314-HELP (4357)

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