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Mental Health Emergencies
Mental Health Emergencies
Signs of a mental health emergency may include:
You are seriously thinking about suicide and unable to keep yourself safe
You have taken an action to end your life
You are seeing or hearing things that others do not and it is impacting your ability to function
You are having a negative reaction to alcohol or other drugs.
Emergencies
Emergencies
Always call 911 in a life -threatening emergency. If not life threatening, see below for crisis/distress options.
Same-Day Urgent/Crisis Appointments
Same-Day Urgent/Crisis Appointments
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm:
Opt 1: Please call the counseling center at 724-838-4295, select option #1
Opt 2: walk-in to the center (Admin 5th floor). (Whenever possible, it is best to call ahead to arrange that same day appointment to ensure availability and avoid unnecessary wait times.)
Evenings, Weekends & Holidays (24/7 Support):
On campus: Contact a member of the residence life staff or campus police (724-830-4999) and request the on call counselor (24/7). You may also contact any of the specialized local or national crisis hotlines below.
Off campus: Call or text 988 or one of the specialized local or national crisis hotlines below.
Concerned about a SHU Student?
Concerned about a SHU Student?
The Counseling Center offers consultation to anyone (parent, peer, faculty or staff) who is concerned about a SHU student. If you are growing concerned about a student, but it is not an urgent issue, please outreach to the counseling center at counselingcenter@setonhill.edu and we would be happy to set up a time to consult about your concerns.
If it is an urgent concern (safety risk) and during business hours, please call us at 724-838-4295, Option #1 for a same-day consult. Please keep in mind that confidentiality laws prevent us from sharing whether a student is connected to the counseling center without an authorization from the student, but we can still consult and support.
For after hours and in emergent situations, please call campus police (724) 830-4999 for an immediate response and connection with a crisis counselor.
Local Crisis Resources
Local Crisis Resources
1-888-832-2272
Provides free of charge services to victims and families and friends of victims of domestic and sexual violence as well other types of violent crime. Services include: 24hr crisis support, emergency shelter, counseling, and support groups, medical advocacy, and legal support.
1-800-836-6010
Provides 24hr crisis support via phone and when needed. This service can also send mobile crisis clinicians to support in-person.
724-832-4465
Provides crisis services at the walk-in center or via telephone from 7am-11pm. Staff provide support at the time of most need and provide referral to the appropriate level of care.
National Hotlines, Text Lines, and Chats
National Hotlines, Text Lines, and Chats
Dial 988
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Text "HOME" to 741741 or chat on WhatsApp
Feeling down, stressed, or overwhelmed? A live, trained Crisis Counselor will receive the text and respond to you quickly to provide support 24/7. This is also a chat line that can be reached on your computer or internationally at the link above.
Text STEVE to 741741
Are you a young person of color? Feeling down, stressed or overwhelmed? A live, trained Crisis Counselor will receive the text and respond to you quickly to provide support.
Text "START" to 678-678, chat on website link above, or call 1-866-488-7386.
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. Check out the website to get answers for everything LGBTQ or meet new friends in TrevorSpace.
Call 877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community support and resources we need to survive and thrive. This is a peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. This can be used even when you are not in crisis.
Dial 988 then Press "1" or Text 838255
Provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or healthcare to connect. An online chatline and more resources are also available at the link above.
Dial 1-800-662 HELP (4357)
This 24/7 hotline is open to any individual dealing with concerns related to mental or substance use disorders including family members or loved ones. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups and community-based organizations.
Dial 1-800-656- HOPE (4673)
This free and confidential 24/7 Hotline provides support for those who have experienced sexual assault. They provide in-the-moment support as well as resources and referrals. An online chat is also available through the link above.
Text "NEDA" to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support
Dial 1-800-931-2237 during daytime hours (see website for hours) to access support, resources and treatment options for yourself or a loved one with eating concerns. The NEDA online chat is also available via the link above.
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