Crisis Services for Penn State York Students

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis

  • Call the Counseling Center
    717-771-4088 (Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.)
  • Call the 24/7 Penn State Crisis Line at 1-877-229-6400
  • Text the 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text “LIONS” to 741741
  • Go to the WellSpan York Hospital
    • Emergency Department
      1001 S. George St.
      York, PA 17403
      Phone: 717-851-2345
  • Call the Penn State Police at 717-771-8444 or call 911

The Penn State Crisis Line can also be used for consultation if you know someone or are with someone who is experiencing a crisis. The Penn State Crisis Line can be used at all campuses. However, the caller must be in the U.S. 

If you are experiencing a problem with psychiatric medications

  • If you are having a problem with a psychiatric medication, call the prescribing provider. If your problem is urgent or involves serious side effects, call or go to the WellSpan York Hospital Emergency Department, 717-851-2345.

Additional support is available for crises through the following hotlines