Mental Health Programs & Services
Emergency and Crisis Contacts
Students are advised to call 911 for any emergency situation including suicide attempt, alcohol or other drug overdose, or imminent threat of violence. If you call 911 from any campus telephone, your call will automatically be connected simultaneously to the 911 dispatch center and to our campus Public Safety and Health Services departments.
For situations involving a psychological crisis with no imminent threat of danger, contact Counseling and Wellness Services staff during normal business hours for immediate assistance. A counselor will assess the level of risk for harm, assist the individual in achieving stability, and make appropriate treatment recommendations, as needed.
24-Hour Emergency/Crisis Contacts
In cases of psychological crisis during non-business hours, students are advised to utilize any of the community services noted below.
- Samaritan Hospital Crisis/Suicide Prevention Hotline: (518) 274-4345
- Capital District Psychiatric Center Walk-In Crisis Unit: (518) 447-9650
- Rensselaer County Sexual Assault Care Center Hotline: (518) 271-3257
- Unity House Domestic Violence Hotline: (518) 272-2370
Additionally, the following national emergency resources are available:
- Crisis Textline: Text START to 741-741or visit
- Crisis Textline for Students of Color: Text STEVE to 741-741 or visit
- Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Call (800) 273-8255, text 988 or visit
- LGBTQ Trevor Lifeline: Call (866) 488-7386 or visit
- Trans Lifeline: Call (877) 565-8860 or visit
- Addictions Hotline: Call (844) 289-0879 or visit
- Veteran’s Crisis Line: Call (800) 273-8255, select 1 or visit to chat
Other Resources
The following websites can provide more resources related to counseling and mental health: