Crisis Resources
FOR MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES
(Drexel students only)
- Counseling Center:
215.895.1415
- After-Hours Emergency On-Call:
215.416.3337
- Public Safety:
215.895.2222
- Or dial 911
Philadelphia Crisis Resources
- Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline:
215.686.4420
National Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Available 24/7:
800.273.TALK (800.273.8255)
- Crisis Text Line Available 24/7:
Text HOME to 741741
Text STEVE for students of color
- Veterans Crisis Line:
800.273.8255 and press 1, or text 838255
You can also chat online at veteranscrisisline.net
- The Trevor Lifeline (Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth)
866.4.U.TREVOR (866.488.7386)
Sexual Assault Emergencies
- Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center:
215.425.1625 for an on-call Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
- Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence 24-hour hotline:
215.985.3333
- Drexel Counseling Center Sexual Assault and Violence Information:
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If you or someone you know is experiencing a psychological emergency (for example: feeling suicidal, experiencing psychotic symptoms, or having a substance related crisis) we recommend that you go to the nearest emergency room for an immediate evaluation. If you are on campus, you may call Drexel Public Safety at 215.895.2222 to help transport you, or you can call 911.
At times you may be unsure of what to do in a specific situation. If this occurs during normal business hours, you may call the Counseling Center at 215.895.1415. However, if it is after normal business hours, you may call the on-call counselor at 215.416.3337 (for Drexel University students only).
Under any circumstances if you or someone you know are in danger call 911 immediately!
LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOMS AND CRISIS RESPONSE CENTERS
Crisis response centers are similar to an emergency room, and are 24-hour psychiatric emergency services where individuals experiencing behavioral health crises receive evaluation, treatment, and referral for additional care. Below is a list of crisis centers and hospitals in the Philadelphia area, near and around campus.
University City Area
- University of Pennsylvania Hospital
34th and Spruce streets
Emergency Room: 215.662.3920
- Presbyterian Hospital
N. 39th and Market streets
Emergency Room: 215.662.8215
Center City / South Philadelphia Area
- Pennsylvania Hospital
Spruce Street, First Floor
215.829.5433
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
11th and Chestnut streets
Emergency Room: 215.955.6840
Southwest / West Philadelphia Area
- Mercy Hospital
54th St. and Cedar Ave.
General Information: 215.748.9000
Psychiatric Crisis Response Center: 215.748.9525
North Philadelphia Area
- Friends Hospital
4641 Roosevelt Blvd.
215.831.2600
- Einstein Medical Center
5501 Old York Rd.
215.951.8300
- Temple University Hospital, Episcopal Campus
100 E. Lehigh Ave.
215.707.2577