What is a Psychological Emergency?
Some examples of psychological emergencies include suicide attempts or threats, sexual assault, or any other trauma, dangerous, erratic or psychiatric behavior, volatile behavior in proximity to a weapon.
What To Do in a Psychological Emergency
During Business Hours
- If you have concerns about immediate or impending violence towards self or others, contact University Police at (603) 536-1626 or dial 911.
- In case of medical emergencies, obtain medical help immediately by calling 911 or University Police at (603) 535-2330.
- If you have a medical emergency, you can also go directly to the Speare Hospital ER on Avery Street in Plymouth.
If you have questions about how to respond to a psychological emergency, please call us, the Plymouth State University Counseling Center at (603) 535-2461 or call University Police at (603) 536-1626. We may intervene immediately in collaboration with other campus resources (e.g., University Police, Health Services, Residential Life), or we might set up an appointment with you to discuss the problem.
After Hours
- For an on-campus emergency (needing immediate assistance), call University Police at 603-536-1626 or 911.
- For an off-campus emergency, dial 911.
- If you are in emotional crisis and are in New Hampshire (NH), you may call the NH Rapid Response/Lakes Region Mental Health Center at 1-833-710-6477 or 1-603-524-1100 (option 9), dial 911, or go to Speare Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room.
- If you are in emotional crisis and are NOT in NH, you may go to your local emergency room, call your local community mental health center, or call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 and/or via text at HOME to 741741.
How to Help Someone in a Crisis
- If you have concerns about immediate or impending violence towards self or others, contact University Police at (603) 536-1626 or dial 911.
- In case of medical emergencies, obtain medical help immediately by calling 911 or University Police at (603) 535-2330.
- If you have a medical emergency, you can also go directly to the Speare Hospital ER on Avery Street in Plymouth.
If you have questions about how to respond to a psychological emergency, please call us, the Plymouth State University Counseling Center at (603) 535-2461 or call University Police at (603) 536-1626. We may intervene immediately in collaboration with other campus resources (e.g., University Police, Health Services, Residential Life), or we might set up an appointment with you to discuss the problem.
Helpful Resources
When in Crisis
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
- SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Hotline: (1-800-985-5990) and/or via text (texting TalkWithUs to 66746).
- Transgender Crisis Hotline: 1-877-565-8860
- The Trevor Project's LGBTQ+ Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
- People of Color Crisis Text Line: Text “STEVE” to 741741
- Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, Press Option 1 and/or text 838255
Coping with Grief/Loss and Warning Signs for Suicide
Resources and Support for Sexual Assault/Harassment
Plymouth State University is committed to maintaining an environment free of all forms of sex-based discrimination including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, there are resources and support available for you. Learn More
The primary Plymouth area community referral for sexual assault resources is Voices Against Violence.
- 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-221-6176
- Office Phone: (603) 536-5999
If you would like to make an appointment to speak to a counselor at the Plymouth State University Counseling Center, please call us at 603-535-2461.
