Student Affairs
Psychological Emergencies
A psychological crisis exists when an individual is threatening harm to oneself or to others, or appears to be out of touch with reality.
During normal business hours (M-F, 8am-12pm, 1pm-4:30pm):
- If there is concern for immediate harm to the person or others (e.g. someone with a weapon threatening to use it on self or others; someone putting him/herself in harm’s way), call 911. Clearly state you need immediate assistance, giving your name, your location and the potential danger. If the situation allows, then call º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Campus Safety at 309-556-1111 (or x1111 from a campus phone), notify Campus Safety of the situation and ask them to call Counseling and Consultation Services and share information about the crisis.
- If the nature of the situation appears to be a crisis but there appears to be no sign of potential imminent (immediate) danger, call Counseling & Consultation Services (CCS) at 309-556-3052 (or x3052 from a campus phone), identify yourself, clearly state that you are dealing with a psychological crisis and need to consult with a clinician. In consult with the clinician, it may be determined that a clinician will come to your location, that you may accompany the person to (CCS) to meet with a clinician immediately or that 911 should be called.
After hours (after 4:30pm M-F or on Saturday or Sunday): Contact Campus Safety at 309-556-1111 (or x1111 from a campus phone).

Karla Carney-Hall - Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Department - Dean Of Students