How do you handle emergencies?
If a problem arises that cannot wait until a regularly scheduled meeting, you may contact the PSC secretary during office hours to see if a special appointment can be arranged. If an emergency arises after office hours, you should call:
University Health Service: 753-1311 (NIU students only )
Ben Gordon Crisis Line: 1-866-242-0111
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
Depression Crisis Line: 1-630-482-9696
Kishwaukee Community Hospital Emergency Room: 1-815-756-1521, ext. 9
When calling, indicate that you are currently being seen at the NIU Psychological Services Center. If you feel that you are experiencing an emergency, you should state that clearly during the phone call.
The PSC closes for a week or more at semester break and on some national holidays. We are closed on weekends. We are closed on Fridays during the summer. If there is an emergency at those times, please contact one of the numbers above.
Although we have an answering machine, this service is not monitored during non-working hours.