University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Student Counseling Services

Emergencies

If you or someone you know are experiencing a psychological emergency (for example are feeling suicidal, experiencing psychotic symptoms, or having a substance related crisis) go to the nearest emergency room for immediate evaluation. Call security at 215.596.7000 to help transport you, or call 911.

If you are unsure what to do and it is during normal business hours, call the Counseling Center at 215.596.8536.

If you are unsure what to do and it is after normal business hours you can call the Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Center 215.686.4420.

Under any circumstances if you or someone you know are in danger call 911.

If you have been the victim of a crime, click here for information about resources and support.

Locations of Crisis Response Centers and Emergency Rooms

Suicide Hotlines

Rape Crisis Centers and Domestic Violence Hotline

Local Sliding Scale Providers

 

Crisis Response Centers and Emergency Rooms

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Psychiatric Emergency Room
34th and Spruce Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.662.2121

Presbyterian Hospital Emergency Room
38th and Powelton Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.662.8000

Center City/ South Philadelphia
Hall Mercer CRC
8th and Locust Streets
215.829.5433

Southwest/ West Philadelphia
Mercy Hospital CRC
54th and Cedar
215.758.9525

North Philadelphia
Temple University Hospital CRC
Broad and Ontario
215.707.2577

Germantown/ Roxborough
Einstein CRC (city-wide for children)
Broad and Olney
215.456.7430

Northeast Philadelphia
Larkspur CRC at Friends Hospital
4641 Roosevelt Blvd.
215.831.4616

Suicide Hotlines

National Hopeline 1.800.SUICIDE/ 1.800.784.2433
24 hours/ 7 days per week
after initial routing, connects with a national hotline center which can provide support and access national databases for local resource information

Girls and Boys town National Hotline 1.800.448.3000
24 hours/ 7days per week
one of hopeline’s agencies, short term crisis line can provide support if suicidal, or just talk to a person in need

Philadelphia/ Bala Cynwyd: Contact Carelines 215.879.4402, 610.649.5250
11 am- 7 pm/ 7 days per week
these numbers are busy or unanswered at times because service provided is a “talk line”, where people can call (daily if needed) to talk and receive support

Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Center 215.686.4420
24 hours/ 7 days per week
crisis and suicide intervention line- assesses acuity of situation and provides recommendations for next step, can also arrange for on site intervention by mobile crisis team who can evaluate, refer, transport to CRC, and help family/ friends initiate 302 process if appropriate.

Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence

Rape Crisis Centers:

• Jefferson Hospital Sexual Assault Center 215.955.6840
  for medical evaluation and treatment following assault
• Episcopal Hospital 215.707.0800
  Also for medical evaluation and treatment following assault

Rape Crisis Hotline:

• Women Organized Against Rape 215.985.3333
  1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1100
  Philadelphia, PA 19103
  24 hour hotline to advise on what to do if raped
  also for free follow up care after initial crisis evaluation and hospital care, can meet victims at hospital and facilitate investigation, and have both group and individual treatment for victims, perpetrators, and family of rape survivors

Domestic Violence Services:

• Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline 866.SAFE.014 (866.723.3014)

Local Sliding Scale Providers

Council for Relationships
4025 Chestnut Street
Phila., PA 19104
215.382.6680

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Center For Brief Therapy
4190 City Avenue
Phila., PA 19131
215.871.6487

Philadelphia Mental Health Center
1235 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.735.9379

Women’s Therapy Center
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1517
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.567.1111

Cognitive Therapy Clinic (primarily treats depression)
University of Pennsylvania
3535 Market Street
$20/ session
215.573.5803

Penn Behavioral Health Outpatient Psychiatry Center
University of Pennsylvania
1.866.301.4PBH
Psychiatric services billed to insurance, if no insurance, counseling serivces provided by medical residents on a sliding scale basis

The Consortium
Behavioral Health Care Services for Residents of West and Southwest Philadelphia regardless of income
215.596.8100
3801 Market Street, Suite 20

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