Crisis Services
IF YOU
ARE AFRAID YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO AVOID HURTING YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE,
GET HELP IMMEDIATELY.
Call 911 or Crisis Services at (814) 456-2014
Students who are experiencing a psychological or emotional crisis often need immediate help and intervention. Some examples of serious crises include:
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suicidal or homicidal thoughts or impulses;
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sexual or physical assault;
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hearing voices or otherwise misperceiving reality;
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overwhelming loss, such as a death in the family.
The Personal Counseling Office provides crisis intervention services during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call or come to the office (1 Reed Union Building) and MAKE IT CLEAR THAT YOU ARE IN CRISIS. Every effort will be made to respond as soon as possible. If you are in ongoing treatment at the office, you may ask to speak to your regular counselor. Personal Counseling Office (814-898-6504)
Psychiatric Medications: If you are having a
problem with a psychiatric medication, call the prescribing provider. If
your problem is urgent or involves serious side effects, discuss this with
your counselor right away.
Consulting Psychiatrist
St. Vincent Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
1910 Sassafras Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 452-5490
RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
SERVICES
Crime Victim Center of Erie County
West 18th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 455-9414
Counseling and 24-hr. crisis intervention
SafeNet
1702 French Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 454-1744/ (814) 454-8161
Counseling and emergency shelter services
LOCAL HOSPITAL
FACILITIES
Saint Vincent Hospital
232 West 25th Street
Erie, PA
(814) 452-5530
Hamot Medical Center
201 State Street
Erie, PA
(814) 877-6000
Millcreek Community Hospital
5515 Peach Street
Erie, PA
(814) 868-8270