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CAPS offers free and confidential support for mental health crises. In-person crisis support is available during business hours (Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m; Wednesday to Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) at CAPS, in the Health and Wellness Center, Lower Level of Sycamore Suites. If you choose to call our office during business hours, please tell the receptionist that you are experiencing a crisis and wish to speak to a psychologist. Student will be seen or spoken to by a CAPS psychologist as soon as possible.

After business hours and on weekends, contact ESU Campus Police for crisis support at (570) 422-3064. Examples of a mental health crisis include: thoughts and plans to hurt yourself or someone else, engaging in life-threatening behaviors, and\or recent assault or trauma.

Off-Campus Resources

  • Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - (800) 273-TALK (8255)
  • Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) – 1-800-656-4673
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline – (800) 799-7233
  • Mental Health Warm Line – (866) 654-8114
  • 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Hotline (Monroe County) - (800) 338-6467
  • Women’s Resources of Monroe County – (570) 422-4200

Local Hospitals