Crisis Counseling

If you or an ASC student friend are in crisis, the Counseling and Career Center staff are available during regular office hours to see you or consult with you, faculty/staff or parents over the phone (587-7746). A crisis situation is broadly defined as one in which a person appears to feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with some problem, is experiencing increased stress, is unable to think or act clearly or appropriately, yet feels pressure to make a decision, take some action, or make some kind of immediate change.

The types of services offered are:

  • Direct intervention involves speaking directly to the person(s) in crisis, generally at the Counseling and Career Center.
  • Consultation involves talking with friends, faculty/staff, residence hall staff, or other campus agencies who have contacted the Counseling and Career Center about crisis situations.

After Hours

If you or a friend need help after the regularly scheduled CCC office hours, local contacts are:

  • San Luis Valley Comprehensive Mental Health Center, 24 hours 7 days a week: 719-589-3671.
  • Emergencies for police, fire or paramedics, 24 hours 7 days a week: 911.
  • Tu Casa, 24 hours 7 days a week: 719-589-2465. Tu Casa offers services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Web Support

These are some websites with information on suicide:

  • People Prevent Suicide: Quick Link Resources, the National Suicide Hotline number, suicide risk factors and warning signs, prevention information, and a lot of other important information.
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's website: This site includes the National Suicide Hotline number, online chat for Veterans, news, links to crisis centers, and more more information.