What is Mental Health Emergency?

Please read through the following descriptions. If any of the below are true for you, go to the front desk at Counseling Services. If none of the below apply, but you believe that your situation is still urgent, contact the Counseling Services front desk. For after-hour emergencies, see this page.
  • I am currently so distressed that I may be unable to keep myself or others safe.
  • I have a current plan to attempt suicide or harm someone else.
  • I have recently been physically or sexually assaulted.
  • Someone close to me has died recently.
  • I am having strange experiences such as hearing voices or seeing things that others do not.
  • I have knowledge of another person being abused or assaulted.
  • I have had a severe reaction to a psychiatric medication.
  • I have witnessed a traumatic event within the last few days.
  • I have been unable to attend classes because of severe depression or anxiety.