If you have a psychological emergency, do one of the following:
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Come to Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS), (Bird Building, 2nd Floor) during regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
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Call CPS at (828) 227-7469
After Office hours and Weekends - (828) 227-8911
CPS offers after-hours emergency coverage (when school is in session) for trauma and life-threatening situations such as suicide and sexual assault. To activate this system you can call 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.
Western North Carolina 24 hour Mobile Crisis Line - 1 (888) 315 - 2880
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - (800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
If You Are in Crisis
Contact Counseling Services during the daytime and request a same-day urgent appointment by calling 227-7469 or coming directly to Counseling Services. 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 services back-up.