Emergency Services
In the event that a mental health emergency occurs on a Faulkner campus, the following procedures should be followed:
- If an individual is an immediate threat to their own safety or someone else’s, then call 911 for assistance.
- If an individual is exhibiting signs of mental or emotional distress, then during regular office hours (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.), contact the University Counseling Center at 334/386-7295 or 334/386-7275 and tell the person answering the phone that this is an emergency.
Students that feel they are emotionally or mentally distressed may contact the University Counseling Center (during regular office hours), a Residence Life staff member or one of the following crisis lines:
Birmingham
The Crisis Center
205-323-7777
www.crisiscenterbham.com
Huntsville
Crisis Services of North Alabama
(256) 716-1000 or 1-800-691-8426
www.csna.org/
Mobile
Family Counseling Center of Mobile
(251) 431-5111 or 1-800-239-1117
www.helplinemobile.org
Montgomery
Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority
334-279-7830
Toll Free at: 1-877-279-7830
TTY: 1-334-271-2855
National
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
hopeline.com or www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org