General & Crisis Contact Information

Office Contact

Office Phone: (617) 495-5529

Office Email: chaplains@harvard.edu

  • For general inquiries about Harvard Chaplains
  • To connect with a specific chaplain for non-urgent matters
  • For scheduling appointments or meetings
  • For information about events and services

Voicemails left at this number will be forwarded to the appropriate chaplain, and you can expect a response by the next business day.

Crisis Response Line

Crisis Phone: (617) 879-8365

IMPORTANT: The Harvard Chaplains are NOT a crisis hotline service. We have a chaplain on call who will return your call as soon as possible for urgent spiritual support needs.

  • For situations where immediate spiritual care is needed

What constitutes a crisis?

  • Death or serious illness of a community member
  • Campus or community tragedy
  • Personal spiritual emergency requiring immediate support
  • Situations where you need confidential support

What is NOT a crisis?

  • General inquiries about chaplaincy services
  • Non-urgent requests to speak with a chaplain
  • Information requests about events or programs

The crisis line is answered by rotating Harvard Chaplains who are on call to respond to genuine crisis situations. Please respect the purpose of this line to ensure availability for those in true need.

Emergency Mental Health Resources

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact CAMHS Cares at (617) 495-2042.

The CAMHS Cares Line (617) 495-2042 is a 24/7 support line for Harvard students who have mental health concerns, whether they are in immediate distress or not, on-campus or elsewhere.

In a life-threatening emergency, call HUPD at (617) 495-1212 or 911.

SHARE Hotline

SHARE maintains a confidential hotline, (617) 495-9100, which is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by SHARE counselors. You may call the hotline for issues including but not limited to:

  • Sexual harassment
  • Stalking
  • Domestic violence
  • Dating concerns

Connect with a Specific Chaplain

You do not need to be a member of a particular faith tradition to speak with any chaplain. All Harvard Chaplains welcome conversations with students, faculty, and staff from any background or belief system.

To find contact information for a specific chaplain, please visit our Directory.

Additional Resources

More support resources are available on the University Support Resources page.