The following confidential and non-confidential resources are available to the campus community.
Campus Safety Resources
University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD)
- Emergency Phone: 301-405-3333 or 911 [Mobile Phone: #3333]
- Non-Emergency Phone: 301-405-3555
- Email: PIO@umpd.umd.edu
The University of Maryland Police Department is a professional law enforcement organization that employs over 100 individuals. These individuals provide a complete array of law enforcement and related services to the UMD community.
UMPD provides police service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These services include: Emergency response to crimes in progress and to life threatening incidents.
24-Hour Walking Safety Escort Service
The escorts are conducted by the Student Police Auxiliary foot patrol program in which Student Police Aides (SPAs) patrol the campus on foot and on bicycle.
If you would like an escort, please call the UMPD to request one at the phone: 301-405-3555 (off campus) / 53555 (on campus).
You may also use a blue light emergency PERT phone to call for an escort.
Suicide Prevention Resources
Confidential Support Resources
Counseling Center
- Phone: 301-314-7651
- After-Hours Crisis Support Line/Phone: 301-314-7651 (same as above)
If you are interested in speaking individually with a confidential counselor or arranging for a safe and supportive facilitated discussion, please call the Counseling Center.
University Health Center (UHC)
- Phone: 301-314-8184
- After-Hours Nurse Phone Line: (301) 314-9386
- Email: health@umd.edu
- Medical, Psychiatry and Substance Use Services (UHC)
The University Health Center provides high-quality, cost-effective health care and wellness programs in order to promote the health of the University community and support academic success.
CARE to Stop Violence
- Phone: (301) 314-2222
- Crisis Line/Phone (24/7): 301-741-3442
- Email: uhc-care@umd.edu
University Health Center
CARE to Stop Violence provides free, confidential advocacy and therapy services to primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment.
Psychiatry and Substance Use Services (PASS)
University Health Center
Phone: (301) 314-8106
Psychiatry and Substance Use Services can help if you are struggling and seeking support.
Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
University Health Center
- Phone: 301-314-8170
- Email: FSAPadmin@umd.edu
The FSAP is an assessment, referral, coaching, consultation and short-term counseling service available to all full and part-time employees of the University of Maryland.
Undergraduate & Graduate Student Legal Aid
Undergraduate Student Legal Aid Office (SLAO)
- Phone: 301-314-7756
- Email: slao@umd.edu
The SLAO provides legal advice and university charge assistance for UMD undergraduate students.
Graduate Student Legal Aid Office (GLAO)
- Phone: 301-405-5807
- Email: glao@umd.edu
The GLAO provides legal advice and university charge assistance for UMD graduate students.
University Chaplains
- Phone: 301-314-9866
- Email: Chapel@umd.edu
The University Chaplains represent faith communities and work collectively to serve the spiritual needs of all members of the University community. Contact information for Chaplains is listed on their website.
Ombuds Services
An "Ombuds" is a person who can be consulted by members of the university community who want to get information about University policies relating to their activities or who encounter problems that they cannot resolve through ordinary channels.
The University of Maryland provides Ombuds services for faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Each Ombuds office operates in a different setting and with different reporting responsibilities. However, all of them share a common purpose and operate on the same basic Ombuds principles.
Undergraduate Students Ombuds
Undergraduate Ombudsperson: Lisa Kiely
- Phone: 301-405-0966
- Email: lkiely@umd.edu
Faculty Ombuds
Dr. Karen M. O’Brien (for TTK and PTK faculty)
- Phone: (301) 405-5812
- Email: kmobrien@umd.edu
Dr. Nazish Salahuddin (for PTK faculty)
- Phone: (301) 405-8430
- Email: nsalah@umd.edu
Belonging & Community Resources
Accessibility and Disability Service (ADS)
- Phone: 301-314-7682
- Email: adsfrontdesk@umd.edu
ADS supports all undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities across the University of Maryland and ensures equal access and inclusion in education.
Office of the ADA Coordinator
- ADA Coordinator: Emily Singer Lucio
- Phone: 301-405-2841
- Email: adacoordinator@umd.edu
The Office of the ADA coordinator addresses accessibility issues and disability concerns on campus, guiding the university's efforts to move beyond compliance and toward seamless access.
It is housed under Belonging & Community at UMD.
Bias Incident Support Services (BISS)
- Phone: 301-405-0980
- Email: BiasSupport@umd.edu
BISS assists UMD community members who have been impacted by bias and harm based on aspects of their identity. BISS provides trauma-informed support to individuals and communities affected by bias, offers voluntary educational programming and training, facilitates restorative practices, and partners with offices across campus.
It is housed under Belonging & Community at UMD.
TerrapinSTRONG Education
Email: terrapinstrong@umd.edu
TerrapinSTRONG Education enhances community, belonging, and inclusion for all campus community members by introducing institutional values and investing in the capacity of students, staff, and faculty to learn, teach, work, lead and engage in dialogue across differences.
It is housed under Belonging & Community at UMD.
LGBTQ+ Equity Center
- Phone: 301-405-8720
- Email: lgbtq@umd.edu
The LGBTQ+ Equity Center builds an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant campus community that centers belonging in teaching, research and service for people of all gender identities and expressions, sexes, and sexual orientations.
It is housed under Belonging & Community at UMD.
Belonging & Community at UMD
- Phone: 301-405-2838
- Email: Belonging@umd.edu
Belonging & Community at UMD provides expertise and support for anyone who needs help establishing a sense of belonging and finding a nurturing community.