Emergency Situations

During Regular Office Hours: From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, emergency services are provided by the counseling center at 203.932.7332.

For After-Hours Emergencies: A counselor can be reached through the campus police by calling 203.932.7014.

What is a Mental Health Emergency? If you, or someone else, are having thoughts of suicide, impulses to hurt yourself or someone else, severe mental confusion or disorientation, or if you have just been the victim of violence or assault, contact campus police at 203.932.7070 immediately.

What if it's not an emergency, but I'm really upset? At times of distress that do not reach the level of a crisis or emergency, there are several things you can do to help you cope with and reduce your distress.  Here are a few suggestions:
--Write in a journal
--Talk to a friend, family member, or trusted clergy member
--Practice relaxation techniques
--Listen to soothing music
--Exercise, preferably out of doors if weather permits
--Meditate
--Take a "mindful" walk
--Watch a movie

Other Emergency Resources

Hospitals:

Yale - New Haven Hospital:
203.688.2222

Hospital of Saint Raphael:
203.789.3464

Hotlines:

Rape Crisis Center of Milford
24 Hour Hotline:203.878.1212
24 Hour Toll Free Hotline 1.888.999.5545 (for English)/1.888.568.8332 (for Spanish)

Sexual Assault Crisis Service for Women & Families Center
24 Hour Toll Free Hotline 1.888.999.5545 (for English)/1.888.568.8332 (for Spanish)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.TALK

Gamblers Anonymous
203.777.5586/1.800.266.1908

Narcotics Anonymous
1.800.627.3543

Runaway Hotline
1.800.621.4000