Crisis Resources

In the event of an emergency, contact Public Safety at 203-371-7911 or call 911

SHU Campus-Wide Resources

203-371-7955
Office hours: Monday – Friday from 9AM to 5PM*
- A counselor is always on call 24/7 for emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays. You may reach the on-call counselor by contacting your RHD or calling Public Safety at 203-371-7911.

*After hours, weekends and holidays, call Public Safety at 203-371-7911

203-371-7911
Public Safety will assess the situation, contact the counselor-on-call, and, if necessary, initiate an appropriate plan to address the crisis.

Dial 911 off campus to summon local police who will assess the situation and, if necessary, arrange for an appropriate response to address the situation.
Bridgeport Hospital Emergency Room 203-384-3566
St. Vincent's Hospital Emergency Room 203-576-6000
Center for Family Justice (a rape crisis center) for immediate and long-term advocacy and support (24 Hour hotline) 1-888-999-5545
Call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 or visit: samhsa.gov to find confidential and anonymous source of information for local services

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Crisis Hotlines available 24/7: Text “Brave” to 741-741
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration:1-855-378-4373 or text 5575
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Trevor Project (LGBTQ community): 1-866-488-7386
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: Call 1-800-931-2237 or Text “NEDA” to 741741
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Helpline: Call 630-577-1330