What is a Psychological Emergency? Any situation that requires an immediate security or medical response to preserve life.
You are witnessing a psychological emergency when someone:
- Is a threat to him or herself-considering, threatening, or attempting suicide or other self-harm.
- Is a threat to your safety or the safety of another.
- Appears to be out of touch with reality, which may include responding to visual or auditory hallucinations.
- Has been a victim of sexual assault.
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Many situations may not be immediately life threatening, but do warrant some kind of prompt attention or advise.
During regular business hours call The Counseling Center at 814-332-4368 and identify the situation as an emergency.
After hours and on weekends call Public Safety at 814-332-3357, or 911