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PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW

A mental health emergency is any situation involving individuals in distress who are unable to appropriately manage themselves.

PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency

All Campuses
and Centers

(631) 451-4242

A mental health emergency or psychological crisis may include:

• Suicidal behavior.
• An individual threatening harm to themselves and/or others.
• A psychotic episode (sudden loss of contact with reality and/or bizarre behavior).
• An unusual or prolonged reaction to traumatic event(s).
• Any behavior that is unreasonably disturbing.

Quick Response:

• Call the Mental Health and Wellness Services.
• Call Public Safety.
• For crises after-hours or on holidays, please call Public Safety first.

For any unusual or potentially dangerous situation:

• Never try to manage a situation that is potentially dangerous to you or others; call Public Safety immediately.
• Clearly state that immediate assistance is needed.
• Report your name, where you are calling from and the nature of the problem.
• All suicide attempts, threats or statements need to be reported to Public Safety so that proper procedures can be followed to ensure the safety of those involved.