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 www.crisistextline.org/
• Crisis Textline for Students of Color: Text STEVE to 741-741 or visit www.crisistextline.org/
• Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Call (800) 273-8255, text 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/
• LGBTQ Trevor Lifeline: Call (866) 488-7386 or visit www.thetrevorproject.org/
• Trans Lifeline: Call (877) 565-8860 or visit https://translifeline.org/
• Addictions Hotline: Call (844) 289-0879 or visit https://drughelpline.org/
• Veteran’s Crisis Line: Call (800) 273-8255, select 1 or visit www.veteranscrisisline.net to chat

Other Resources

The following websites can provide more resources related to counseling and mental health:

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• American Psychological Association: Help Center
• American Psychological Association: Therapy
• MentalHelp.Net: An American Addiction Centers Resource
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
• National Institute of Mental Health Publications
• Psych Central
• Psych Web for Students and Teachers of Psychology