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1 College Ave., Box 3028
Grantham, PA 17027
(717) 691-6035
(717) 796-5357


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Emergency Contacts

The Engle Center for Counseling and Health Services is open from 8am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday during the academic year. Additional evening Health Services hours are available. Click here for the Health Services schedule. Click here for information on making an appointment at Counseling Services .For non-emergency medical assistance the on-call nurse is available after hours and weekends while school is in session.  The number to call is 717-649-3153.. if you are unable to reach her please contact Public Safety at 717- 691-6005 and they will contact the nurse for you. 

For information on what to do if you are concerned someone may be suicidal, click here.


In the event of an after hours emergency the following resources are available:

Medical:

If you are experiencing a medical emergency call the emergency dispatch number #6565 or dial 9911 from any on-campus phone.

Driving directions to local hospitals providing emergency care.


NATIONAL POISON CENTER (24 hours) 1-800-222-1222

Medical Treatment for Sexual Assault:
* Harrisburg Hospital: 717-782-3131
* Carlisle Regional Medical Center 717-249-1212
Holy Spirit Hospital 717-763-2100

*Note: Harrisburg and Carlisle have trained professional staff who specifically handle sexual assaults.

(see below for additional information on emergency assistance for sexual assault)

Mental Health:

On-campus emergency assistance: contact the Dispatch Officer at Ext. 6565 and the Dispatch Officer will put you in touch with a professional who can provide you with the assistance you need.

Off-campus emergency mental health resources:

Mental Health Crisis Intervention (24 hours)

Carlisle Crisis (western Cumberland and Perry Co.) ..........717-243-6005
Holy Spirit Crisis
(Cumberland Co. and Perry Co)................................................717-763-2222
(Duncannon area).........................................................................717-834-3326
Dauphin County Crisis.................................................................717-232-7511
........or .......................................................................TOLL FREE 888-596-4447

If you need more information or help identifying your problem you may call
CONTACT HELPLINE 717-652-4400 24 hours a day

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Domestic Violence: (24 hours)
Legal Advocacy, Counseling, Shelter and Other Assistance.
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties
HOTLINE: 1-800-852-2102 Business: (717)258-4806

Sexual Assault: (24 hours)
Counseling, Advocacy and Services for Adult and Child Sexual Victims.
Rape Crisis - YWCA
HOTLINE: 1-800-727-2877 or (717)258-4324

Medical Treatment for Sexual Assault:
* Harrisburg Hospital: 717-782-3131
* Carlisle Regional Medical Center 717-249-1212
Holy Spirit Hospital 717-763-2100

*Note: Harrisburg and Carlisle have trained professional staff who specifically handle sexual assaults.

 

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