A Counselor-on-Call is available 24 hours a day during the academic year.

If you have a psychological emergency, do one of the following:

• Come to CPS (Bird Building, 2nd Floor) if regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Call CPS at (828) 227-7469

After Office hours and Weekends - (828) 227-8911
This is the Communication Center Switchboard affiliated with University Police. Ask to speak to the Counselor-on-Call and be prepared to give contact information so that the appropriate CPS staff person may contact you as soon as possible.

Jackson County Emergency Resources - 1 (888) 315 - 2880- 24 Hour Mobile Crisis Line

Suicide Prevention Lifeline  - (800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255

1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

Contact Counseling Services during the daytime and request a same-day urgent appointment by calling 227-7469 or coming directly to Counseling Services. During the appointment you will meet with a counselor who will assess the situation and recommend a course of action to assist you.  As you are getting back on track following a mental health crisis, you'll find helpful information on When Life Happens.

If you are living in a residence hall, you can also seek out a member of your residence hall staff  for assistance.

During Summer terms, on-call counselors are available during office hours with after hour community resources back-up.