The Counseling Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and appointments are usually required. In most cases, the counselor can respond to mental health emergencies during office hours. 

For urgent situations—like suicidal thoughts or sexual assault—contact the office immediately, and the counselor will respond as quickly as possible. For crises outside office hours, please see the after-hours support information below:

Call University Police and Public Safety or Local Police

Phone: 412-675-9130 (non-emergency line) or dial 911

Call the 24/7 Penn State Crisis Line

The Penn State Crisis Line is available to all campuses, and can also be used for consultation if you are with or concerned about someone in crisis (caller must be in the U.S.).

  • Available 24/7 at 1-877-229-6400
    Text "LIONS" to 741741

The Red Folder

The Red Folder initiative is a resource for faculty, staff, and others who interact with students. It offers guidance on how to recognize signs of distress, respond appropriately, and connect students with help. 

Access the Red Folder

Penn State Behavioral Threat Management Team 

Penn State's Behavioral Threat Management Team takes your safety and concerns seriously. This form is intended to provide information to the University regarding threats to others and concerning behaviors on the part of students, faculty/staff, and visitors/nonaffiliated individuals.

Access the BTMT Referral Form

Penn State CARE Report Form

Self harm or Suicide Concerns? If your concern is related to self harm, suicidal ideation, academic concerns, health and wellness complete the CARE Report Form. Your submitted information will be reviewed by the Student Care & Advocacy Office.

Access the CARE Report Form

Penn State Office of Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Response

If your concern is related to sexual and interpersonal misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual or gender-based harassment, and/or related retaliation, complete the Office of Sexual Misconduct Reporting & Response Incident Report Form. Your submitted information will be reviewed by the Office of Ethics and Compliance. 

Access the Incident Report Form

Local Resources for After-Hours Assistance

RESOLVE Crisis Network

  • Phone: 1-888-796-8226
  • Location: 333 N. Braddock, Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208

PAAR (Pittsburgh Action Against Rape)

Off-campus services for victims of sexual and relationship violence and stalking

  • Phone: 412-431-5665
  • Location: 81 South 19th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203