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Mental Health Crisis Procedures
As the campus psychologist, one of my primary roles
is to help ensure the safety and well-being of students
at Lakeland. If you have any questions or would like
information about my services, please feel free to
contact me at any time. I can be reached at 440.525.7200. The following procedures are provided as a resource
for Lakeland students who may be experiencing a
mental health crisis. However, if you are currently
under
the care of a mental health professional, you should
first follow the crisis guidelines of your counselor
or the agency where you receive services.
For all emergency situations involving a crime or
physical danger, please contact the police by dialing
911 or 440. 525.7241.
A mental health crisis is a situation in which you
are experiencing extreme emotional distress which
threatens your safety or the safety of others or
which compromises your ability to function.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis,
please follow these procedures:
Daytime Emergencies:
1. Stop by the Counseling Center, located in office
A-1027 (across from the bookstore) or call 440.525.7200
or 440.525.7241. Tell the receptionist that you would
like to speak with the psychologist and that it is
an emergency. When I am on campus, I am on call,
and I am usually able to respond to crises immediately.
2. If I am not on campus, the receptionist will
direct you to the appropriate resources. You can
also call the Lake County Mental Health Crisis Hotline
at 440.953.8255 or 800.411.0103 or the Campus Police
at .440.525.7241. After the situation has been resolved,
please contact me so that I can follow up with you.
3. For life-threatening emergencies requiring immediate
assistance, you can always dial 911, go to the Campus
Police, located in room A-2 in the basement of the
A building, or go to the nearest hospital emergency
room.
After-Hours and Weekend Emergencies:
1. Call the Lake County Mental Health Crisis Hotline
at 440.953.8255 or 800.411.0103.
2. If you are on campus, you can contact the Campus
Police by going to room A-2 in the basement of the
A building or calling (440) 525-7241. The Lakeland
Police officers are very supportive and can assist
you in getting appropriate help. Please also leave
a voice message for me at (440)525-7205 so that I
can follow up with you.
3. For life-threatening emergencies requiring immediate
assistance, you can always dial 911 or go to the
nearest hospital emergency room.
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