Crisis Assistance During Office Hours
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Psychological services are offered on an appointment basis, but situations arise that may require immediate or same day attention. If you have an urgent matter, you do not need an appointment. If you have an urgent situation, call Student Health & Psychological Services at (562) 908-3438 and ask to be seen for a crisis appointment. Urgent matters may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Death of a friend or loved one
- Thoughts of self-harm
- Thoughts of harming someone else
- Experiencing a traumatic event
- Having odd or intrusive thoughts
- Experiencing extreme anxiety or panic
Prior to seeking a same day appointment please review the following form for same say emergency protocal:
If an urgent matter arises after hours or if the psychologist is not on campus there are many resources available to you in the community. If the situation is life threatening call 911 immediately. Here are some other resources for you if you or another student are having a psychological crisis and need immediate care:
On Campus:
RHC Campus Security (562) 908-3490
Off Campus:
Call 911 or 211 for referral for Psychiatric Services in your area
24 Hour Suicide & Crisis Hotlines:
Crisis Text Line
Text “Courage” to 741-741
Didi Hirsch’s Suicide Prevention Center
Los Angeles & Orange Countries
1-877-7-CRISIS
1-877-727-4747
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
1-888-628-9454 (Spanish)
California Youth Crisis Line
1-800-843-5200
Teen Line
1-310-855-4673
1-800-852-8336
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ)
1-866-4-U-TREVOR
1-866-488-7386
LA Dept. of Mental Health 1-800-854-7771 (for mobile response team)
College Hospital, Cerritos 1-800-352-3301
