The VSU Counseling Center provides crisis intervention services for students experiencing immediate emotional distress or mental health emergencies. If you or someone you know needs urgent support, help is available.

Immediate Crisis Support
During Business Hours (Monday–Friday, 8AM–5 PM): Call the Counseling Center at 229-333-5940.

After Hours: Call our 24/7 Support Line at 833-910-3365 or Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 

Text Support Option: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential crisis support. Deaf individuals may text DEAF to the same number.

Medical or Life-Threatening Emergencies: Call 911.

Important: Do not use email or website contact forms for crisis assistance.
 
Local Emergency & Community Resources:
VSU Police-229-259-5555
Behavioral Health Crisis Center-229-671-3500
GreenLeaf Behavioral Hospital-229-247-4357
The Haven-229-244-1765
South GA Medical Center-229-433-1000
Valdosta Police Department-229-242-2606
Remerton Police Department-229-247-2320
Lowndes Sheriff's Office-229-671-2900