Crisis Intervention
Important! If you or a friend are in immediate crisis…
- (Regular Business Hours; M-F, 8:00-5:00) – Call or visit the Counseling Center at 912-478-5541 (Statesboro) or 912-344-2529 (Armstrong) and inform the receptionist that you need to be seen as soon as possible for a crisis screening. We are located at Bldg #435 on Forest Drive (Statesboro) and Compass Point (Armstrong). Special parking available for clients – Contact the Counseling Center for more information.
- (After Hours) – If it is after hours, call the Georgia Southern Counseling Center at 912-478-5541(Statesboro) or 912-344- 2529 (Armstrong) and select option 2 to speak with an on-call counselor. You may also call the local police at 911 or Georgia Southern University Police Department at 912-478-5234 (Statesboro) or (912) 344-3333 (Armstrong).
- (Alternative Option) – You may also choose to access the Georgia Crisis Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225. GCAL provides services 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year. GCAL provides telephonic crisis intervention services, dispatches mobile crisis teams, and other services. They also have a text and chat option via an app called My GCAL. For more information, visit the GCAL website. GCAL services are free and confidential.
- Do NOT attempt to contact us via email or through forms located on the website.
Crisis intervention is a service offered to students who are in serious, immediate emotional distress. Clinicians are on call 24 hours a day to handle emergencies such as suicide attempts, rape or attempted rape, physical assaults, and other types of crises.
How do I ask for help if I’m feeling suicidal?
How can I help a friend?
What warning signs should I look for?
Warning statements may include:
- “I wish I were dead”
- “If X doesn’t happen, I’m going to kill myself”
- “Others would be better off without me”
- “I’m going to end it all”
- “Soon you won’t have to worry about me anymore”
- Leaving messages for friends & family that seem like a good-bye
Risk factors include:
- Previous suicide attempts
- Substance abuse
- Untreated mental illness
- Lack of social support
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Feeling like a burden to others
- Impulsivity
- Access to lethal means
Warning behaviors may include:
- Isolating
- Lack of motivation for school or work
- Sudden interest or disinterest in religion
- Giving away prized possessions or putting personal affairs in order
- Obtaining weapons or means to self-harm
- Moods of depression, hopelessness or moodiness
Protective factors include:
- Strong supportive relationships
- Access to counseling
- Ability to control emotions/frustrations
- Positive coping strategies
- Hope & plans for the future
- Feeling of responsibility for others’ well-being
- Limited access to means
- Spiritual beliefs that discourage suicide
Local Suicide Prevention Resources
National Suicide Prevention Resources
Last updated: 12/3/2020