Mental Emergency/Accident

A mental health emergency is any situation involving individuals in distress who are unable to appropriately manage themselves and may include:

  • Suicidal behavior
  • An individual threatening harm to themselves and/or others
  • A psychotic break (sudden loss of contact with reality and or bizarre behavior)
  • An unusual or prolonged reaction to traumatic event(s)
  • Any behavior unreasonably disturbing to the academic, work or living environment

 

Response procedures

  • Contact 911
  • If it’s not an emergency – Call the Campus Counseling Services at 778-5210. (Mon – Fri, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

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