Emergency and Crisis Intervention
The Counseling Center provides crisis-intervention services throughout the regular academic year for students experiencing mental health crises (e.g. psychological trauma, thoughts of harming self or others). If you or someone you are assisting is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, and you are off campus, call 911 immediately; if you are on campus, call Public Safety at 718-960-7777. If you are in crisis and would like to speak to a counselor please call us at 718-960-8761.
What is a crisis?
- Have you experienced a personal, psychological or physical trauma recently?
- Has your level of distress increased significantly?
- Has someone asked you to come to the Counseling Center or another mental health resource?
- Are you having thoughts or have you made a plan to hurt yourself or others?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, please seek assistance or call the Counseling Center to make an appointment.
Evenings, Weekends and Holidays
We are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays evenings until 7:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm., but we do not provide services after hours, weekends, and holidays, when we are not open.
We are committed to helping Lehman College students in crisis. If you are home, and you have an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital. Please see listing below. During these times, the Counseling Center strongly encourages students in crisis to use the community resources listed below.
On-Campus Resources
Campus Police: 718-960-7777
Counseling Center: 718-960-8761
Health Center: 718-960-8900
Community Resources
All Emergencies: 911
New York Hospitals' Phone Numbers |
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| The Bronx Lebanon Hospital | 718-590-1800 main 718-901-8222 Psychiatric Emergency |
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| Bronx Children’s Psychiatric Center | 718-239-3600 Main | ||
| Bronx Psychiatric Center | 718-931-0600 Main | ||
| Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center | 718-918-5000 Main 718-918-4850 Psychiatric Emergency |
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| Montefiore Medical Center | 718-920-4321 Main 718-920-7460 Psychiatric Emergency |
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| New York Westchester Square Medical Center | 718- 430-7300 Main | ||
| North Central Bronx Hospital | 718-519-3500 Main 718-519-3030 Psychiatric Emergency |
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| Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center | 718-920-9000 Main 718-920-9177 Psychiatric Emergency |
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If you are thinking about suicide, read this first.
If you would like to help a friend who may be thinking of hurting him or herself, please read How to Help a Friend.
About Suicide
Almost all college students who die by suicide are suffering from an emotional disorder, most commonly depression. Other emotional problems can increase the risk for suicide too, such as anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, substance abuse or eating disorders.
Identifying and treating these illnesses is especially important because someone with an untreated emotional disorder may be more likely to attempt suicide in the wake of a stressful event such as a death, relationship difficulties or a failed exam.
The most effective way to prevent suicide is to know the warning signs, take those signs seriously, and know how to respond when you experience them yourself or see them in a friend or classmate. The important thing to remember is that there is hope. People who are suicidal can be helped with the proper treatment.
Preventing Suicide
The best approach to treating suicidal individuals is to identify and treat any underlying mental disorder. Talk to your school’s counseling center or call 1-800-273-TALK if you are experiencing any of the symptoms below.
Many people who die by suicide have given definite warnings to family and friends of their intentions. If you notice that someone you know talks about death or suicide, always take any comment about suicide seriously.
Most suicidal people are undecided about living or dying. This is called “suicidal ambivalence.” While a part of them wants to live, death seems like the only way out of their pain and suffering. They sometimes “gamble with death,” leaving it up to others to save them.
Discussing suicidal thoughts, if done with sympathy, tact, and respect, can make the person feel less alone and encourage them to get the help they need. Trying to cheer someone up might make them feel even more misunderstood and ashamed of their thoughts and feelings. It is important to listen well and take them seriously.
Resources
Help is often available on or around campuses through the following resources:
- Student counseling center
- Student health service
- Resident hall director, dean, academic advisor, tutor, or faculty
- Campus religious or spiritual leader
- Community mental health center
- Local crisis center or hotlines
For immediate assistance, contact these services:
United States:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
With more than 130 crisis centers across the country, our mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services.
Helpline: (800) 273-8255 (TALK)
International:
Samaritans
Provides confidential non-judgmental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide – in the United Kingdom and in many other regions around the world
For further information:
American Association for Suicidology
Leader in the advancement of scientific and programmatic efforts in suicide prevention through research, education and training, the development of standards and resources, and survivor support services
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those impacted by suicide
The Jed Foundation
Works nationally to reduce the rate of suicide and the prevalence of emotional distress among college and university students.
Mental Health America
Dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Helpline: (866) 615-6464
National Institute of Mental Health
News, overview, clinical trials, research, treatment, organizations on suicide provided by National Institute of Mental Health.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
Preventing suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma, and serving as a resource for those touched by suicide.
Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN)
Dedicated to preventing suicide through public education and awareness, community action and federal, state and local grassroots advocacy.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Provides prevention support, training, and resources to assist organizations and individuals to develop suicide prevention programs, interventions and policies, and to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
