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MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES
When a person is a danger to himself, herself or other people because of a mental health problem:
Call For Immediate Assistance:
- Call University Police at 564-2022*.
- Clearly state immediate help is needed.
- Report your name, where you are, the person's name, location, phone #, and the nature of the problem.
- In case of medical emergency, Dial 911.
A person is considered a danger to himself, herself or others when he/she has:
- Threatened or attempted suicide; verbally or in writing.
- Engaged in efforts to prepare to commit suicide.
- Deliberately caused injury to self.
- Expressed thoughts of wanting to harm other people; verbally or in writing.
Provide responding personnel with as much information as you know about the person, including:
- Mental health history.
- Ability to manage daily living skills (eat, bathe, etc.).
- Name of therapist / psychiatrist (if applicable).
- Medications the person is taking (if applicable).
- Recent changes in behavior.
- Recent use and history of alcohol / drug use.
- History of suicide threats, attempts and / or other violent behaviors.
* If you are dialing from an on-campus phone and the number begins with 564-, you only have to dial the last four digits of the number.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Michael Caraballo
Emergency Management Coordinator
Phone: (518) 564-7975
Fax: (518) 564-7986
E-mail: michael.caraballo@plattsburgh.edu