What is a Crisis?

 

If you know anyone who may be in immediate danger, contact University Police by dialing 911 from a campus landline or (631) 632-3333 from a cell phone or off-campus phone.

A crisis can take many forms. It may involve:

• An intense emotional reaction to a difficult event
• Overwhelming feelings that are hard to manage
• Anger that is difficult to control
• Self-injury
• Thoughts of suicide
• Strange thoughts or behaviors

No Stony Brook student should face a crisis alone. Help is always available.

What to Do if You or Someone Else Is in Crisis

During Office Hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:00 PM–5:00 PM):

• Call (631) 632-6720 or visit the CAPS office in person
• Tell the receptionist it is an emergency and that you need to speak with someone as soon as possible
• Or, call the Crisis Line at 855-509-5742

After Hours:

• Call the CAPS Crisis Line at 855-509-5742
  
  
• Or call (631) 632-6720 and dial 1 to be connected to after-hours support