Life-threatening Emergency

• If you are on-campus, call the University Police at 412-397-2424.
• If you are off-campus, dial 911, or go to the closest hospital's emergency department.

Crisis Appointments (during business hours)

• Crisis appointments (same day) are reserved for students who are experiencing suicidal thoughts, have been the victim of a recent crime, or have experienced a recent life-altering event. 
• Students can schedule a crisis appointment by calling 412-397-5900 or walking in to the Counseling Center during business hours. (M-F, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
• Faculty, staff, or family members may also call the Counseling Center to report concerns about a student who may be in crisis.

Next Day Urgent Care Appointments

• Urgent appointments (within 2-3 days) are for students who are experiencing high distress, but there is not a high risk for harm.
• Students can call 412-379-5900, email counseling@rmu.edu, or walk-in to schedule an urgent appointment.

After Hours Crisis

• If you are on-campus, call the University Police at 412-397-2424 or the Residence Life Emergency Line at 412-397-5242. You will be connected with the counselor-on-call. 
• If you are off-campus, use one of the crisis resources listed at the bottom of this page. If this is a life threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the closest hospital's emergency department.

If you have been sexually assaulted

• Call 412-397-5900 to request a confidential crisis appointment or walk into the Counseling Center during business hours to meet with a counselor for a same-day appointment. The Counseling Center can provide you with additional resources and support. 
• You may also call the PAAR Hotline for 24/7 at 866-363-7273. They offer free crisis support, medical and legal advocacy, and confidential counseling services.