For an Emotional Crisis Call 911

Or to reach the University Police directly from a cell or non-campus telephone dial 518-442-3131

Afterwards, if you would like to discuss the emergency further, please call the University Counseling Center at 518-442-5800

What is an Emotional Crisis?

An emotional crisis is when a person's healthy coping mechanisms are no longer working. It is a highly unpleasant emotional state that can be subjective and personal. Its severity can range from mild to life-threatening. But regardless of its nature, a crisis should always be taken seriously and responded to as swiftly as possible. When a person is in a state of emotional crisis, you might see or hear the following:

• Extreme agitation or panic
• References to or threats of suicide, or other types of self-harm
• Threats of assault, both verbal and physical
• Highly disruptive behavior: physical or verbal hostility; violence; destruction of property
• Inability to communicate (e.g. slurred or garbled speech; disjointed thoughts)
• Disorientation; confusion; loss of contact with conventional reality