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.
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)
Local Emergency Rooms & Crisis Response Centers
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
34th and Spruce streets
Phone: 215.662.3920
Hall Mercer Crisis Response Center at Pennsylvania Hospital
800 Spruce Street
Phone: 215.829.5433
Pennsylvania Hospital
Spruce Street, First Floor
Phone: 215.829.5433
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
11th and Chestnut streets
Emergency Room: 215.955.6840
Mercy Hospital
54th St. and Cedar Ave.
General Information: 215.748.9000
Psychiatric Crisis Response Center: 215.748.9525
Friends Hospital
4641 Roosevelt Blvd.
Phone: 215.831.2600
Einstein Medical Center
5501 Old York Rd.
Phone: 215.951.8300
Temple University Hospital, Episcopal Campus
100 E. Lehigh Ave.
Phone: 215.707.2577