For an emergency that needs immediate care, call Campus Police at 610-861-1510 or dial 911.
Crisis Resources
On-Campus Resources
- During the weekday between the hours of 8am-4pm, stop by CAPS at 1307 Main Street and indicate that you are in crisis and would like to speak with a therapist or call CAPS at 610-861-1510 to schedule a crisis appointment.
- After 4pm during the weekday or on the weekends, call Campus Police at 610-861-1421.
- Call The Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Violence at 484-764-9242.
Additional Crisis Resources
Local Crisis Lines:
Northampton County Crisis Line: 610-252-9060
Lehigh County Crisis Line: 610-782-3127
Lancaster County Crisis Line: 717-394-2631
National Crisis Lines:
: Dial 988
24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress: Text CONNECT to 741741
Text with a live, trained crisis counselor on a secure online platform.: Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386 or Text Start to 678-678
Support and information for LGBTQ+ young people 24/7: Text STEVE to 741741
Text with a culturally trained crisis text line counselor on a secure online platform
Crisis Information
What is a crisis?
Mental health crises can manifest in various forms and can be influenced by a multitude of factors including individual circumstances, mental health conditions, and environmental stressors. Some examples of mental health crises include suicidal intent, loss of contact with reality or perceptual disturbances such as hearing voices, response to a traumatic event (sexual violence, sudden death, etc), or gross impairment in functioning and/or total loss of emotional control.
Below are some key insights and valuable information concerning mental health crises:
Â鶹¹û¶³ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan
Suicide Prevention: Understanding the Warning Signs and How to Reach Out
When Terrible Things Happen: What you May Experience
Common Responses To Traumatic Events
Not a crisis?
To learn about resources and referrals for non-crisis mental health experiences, consider: