Berea College

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In any life-threatening situation, such as a suicide attempt, alcohol or drug overdose, or serious mental health crisis, call 911 or proceed immediately to the Berea Hospital [CHI Saint Joseph Health] Emergency Room located at 301 Estill Street. You can also contact the hospital at 859-986-3151. Notify <a href="https://next.berea.edu/life-at-berea/student-life/department-of-public-safety">Public Safety</a> at 859-985-3333 when able to do so.

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The 4 R’s of Responding to a Student in Crisis

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Breathe! If there is evidence of a medical emergency (pills consumed or other physical harm), call 911. Otherwise, stay calm and take your time. Provide a safe and private space for the student. Then–help the student determine their immediate needs (medical attention, counseling, staying with a friend).

React

Assist with connecting the student to the resources that can best address their needs. Whatever option they choose, remain with the student until arrangements have been made.

Refer

Explain your obligation to report to ensure the student and community remain safe.

Report

Know you have done your part. Allow the student to proceed with their choice of action. Offer support but trust that there are medical, administrative and counseling resources to assist them from this point forward.

Release

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If Counseling Services is closed and you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can contact Public Safety at 859-985-3333 to request to speak to the on-call therapist. Public Safety will take your name and phone number and have a therapist call you back. The on-call therapist will provide crisis intervention, including assessing risk to self and others and coping skills to stabilize and determine the level of care needed.

If you or a fellow student are not in imminent danger of physically harming yourself or others, please contact Counseling Services to determine the next steps for you or the student to be seen. During normal business hours, please call 895-985-3212 or walk in to be seen.

If it is after hours, on weekends, or on holidays, please call Public Safety at 859-985-3333 to request to speak to the on-call therapist. Public Safety will take your name and phone number and have a therapist call you back. The on-call therapist will provide crisis intervention, including assessing risk to self and others and coping skills to stabilize and determine the level of care needed.

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Counseling Services
859-985-3212

Campus Christian Center (CCC)
859-985-3134

Public Safety
859-985-3333

On-Campus Crisis Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 OR 988

National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to <a contenteditable="false" href="sms:741741">741741</a>

Trevor Project [LGBTQ+]
Text “START” 678-678
1-866-488-7386

Local 24/7 Crisis Line
1-800-928-8000

Crisis Services

Crisis Services