Crisis Resources
Should you find yourself in a mental health crisis or health-related emergency, the information on this page will help you have a clear plan of action and know where to receive assistance in every circumstance.
Call Public Safety at 215.895.2222 or 911. (TTY: 215.571.4141)
Call the Counseling Center's support line at 215.416.3337 and speak with one of their on-call professional counselors. You can also text "HOME" to 741741 for assistance via the Crisis Text Line.
Call the Office of Equality and Diversity at 215.895.1405 or email OED@drexel.edu.
For Mental Health Emergencies
Students should also review Drexel's Emergency Resources to become familiar with the services available if found in an urgent situation.
The following are for Drexel undergraduate and graduate students only:
- 24/7 Drexel Counseling Center Crisis Line:
215.416.3337 - Counseling Center (during regular business hours):
215.895.1415 - Drexel University Public Safety (if someone's safety is at immediate risk):
215.895.2222 Or dial 911
Off-Campus Resources
In addition to calling the Counseling Center Crisis Line, you can call or text the following:
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline):
988 (U.S. Armed Forces Veterans, Press 1) - 24/7 Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 - The Trevor Project Lifeline (LGBTQ Youth)
Text START to 678-678 or call 1.866.488.7386
Sexual Assault Emergencies
- Drexel University Public Safety:
215.895.2222 - Drexel Counseling Center Sexual Assault and Violence Information
- National Sexual Assault Hotline:
1.800.656.HOPE (4673)