Important! If You Are in Immediate Crisis…

  • Do NOT attempt to contact us via email or any form located on this web site. 
  • Call the Counseling Center (M - Th, 8:00am-5:30pm; Fri, 8:00am-3:00pm) at (229) 333-5940.
  • During after hours, call the 24/7 Support Line at (833) 910-3365 to be forwarded to a licensed professional counselor.
  • If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 988. If it is medical, call 911.

Crisis intervention is a service offered to students who are in serious, immediate emotional distress. Resources are available in the event of emergencies, including current suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, rape or attempted rape, physical assaults, or other types of crises. 

 

Local Resources
 

University Police Department - 222-259-5555

Behavioral Health Crisis Center - 229-671-3500
3116 North Oak St. Ext., Valdosta, Georgia 31602

Greenleaf Behavioral Hospital - 229-247-4357
2209 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, Georgia 31602

The Haven - 229-244-1765 or 1-800-33HAVEN
P.O. Box 5382, Valdosta, Georgia 31603  http://valdostahaven.org/

South Georgia Medical Center - 229-433-1000
2501 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31602

Valdosta Police Department - 229-242-2606

Remerton Police Department - 229-247-2320

Lowndes County Sheriff's Office - 229-671-2900

 

National Resources
 

Suicide Hotlines

For mental health emergencies, additional resources include:

Calling 988 to reach the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or texting HOME to 741741. Please call 911 for medical emergencies.

Crisis Text Line​, a free, 24/7 text-messaging support line for people in crisis, announces the launch of a partnership with Gallaudet University and the Deaf community. Deaf people will be able to text the word DEAF to 741741 and be connected with a Crisis Counselor.

 

Crisis and Safety App

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