If you are afraid you will not be able to avoid hurting yourself or someone else, get help immediately.

  • Call 911
  • Penn State Crisis Line (24/7): 877-229-6400
  • Crisis Text Line (24/7): txt "LIONS" to 741741
  • Go to the Riddle Hospital Emergency Department, 1068 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA, 484-227-3215
  • Call the Delaware County Mobile Crisis Unit (Delaware County Crisis Connections Team - DCCCT) -- (24/7) 855-889-7827
  • If you are on the Penn State Brandywine campus, call the campus' University Police & Public Safety: 610-892-1496

Students who are experiencing a psychological or emotional crisis often need immediate help and intervention.

Some examples of serious crises include:

  1. Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or impulses;
  2. Sexual or physical assault;
  3. Hearing voices or otherwise misperceiving reality;
  4. Overwhelming loss, such as a death in the family.

National Hotlines

  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
  • Sexual Assault Hotline:  1-800-656-4673
  • Domestic Violence: 1-800-799-7233

24/7 Drug & Alcohol Assessment

  • Keystone Center, 2001 S. Providence Ave, Chester, PA 19103 - 1-800-558-9600 & 610-876-9000
  • Northwest Human Services – D&A Assessment - 800 Chester Pike, Sharon HIll, PA 19079 - 610-537-1765

Domestic/Relationship Violence And Sexual Assault Services

  • Sexual Assault Hotline: 610-566-4342  /  Other Serious Crimes: 610-566-4386
  • Penn State's Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7) – 1-800-560-1637
  • Delaware County Victim Assistance Center – 610-566-4342
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline – 800-799-7233
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) - 800-656-4673

Other Crisis / Hospital Resources

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