Students experiencing a crisis that requires immediate attention may speak with a counselor at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During regular business hours, students may call the Center for Mental Health Care & Resources at 404-894-2575 or walk-in to our office in Suite 238 of Smithgall Student Services. After business hours, please call 404-894-2575 and select the option to speak to the after-hours counselor.
What is a Crisis?
- Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or impulses
- Engaging in self-harming behaviors
- Experienced a sexual or physical assault
- Hearing voices (hallucinations) or feel like you are losing touch with reality
- Inability to provide for your own food, clothing, or shelter for multiple days
If none of these apply but you still believe that you are experiencing a crisis, please let the front desk know and you can still be seen that day. However, if your situation is upsetting, but not a crisis, you can schedule a regular counseling appointment and be seen at the next available time.
Students who are experiencing an immediate life-threatening emergency on campus, call the Georgia Tech Campus Police at 404-894-2500. If off campus, please immediately call 911.
Off-Campus Crisis Resources:
- The Georgia Crisis & Access Line is staffed with professional social workers and counselors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- The Crisis Text Line is an additional mental health resource: text HOME to 741741.