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:

Other Resources

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

Get in Touch

Counseling and Wellness Services

Siek Campus Center, Suite 260
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer 2023 Hours (May 22 - July 28): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed