Counseling Services

Emergency Information

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For emergencies please call 911 (on campus 9-911) and then call Public Safety at 906-635-2210.

In crisis situations, students may contact us when Counseling Services is open, at 906-635-2752. Counseling Services does not provide emergency services outside of our regular hours of operation. Do not use E-mail for emergencies. E-mail is not used for counseling issues or emergency contact and is not monitored 24 hours a day.

We urge the use of other resources since we may not always be able to respond immediately to emergencies. We do not provide night-time and weekend coverage. If an emergency occurs, the following procedures are recommended:

For students living on campus:

• Call 911 (on campus 9-911) and then call Public Safety at 906-635-2210
• War Memorial Hospital 24 hour Admission Hotline at 906-495-4357 (HELP)
• Hiawatha Behavior Health (HBH) 24 hour Crisis Intervention Services at 1-800-839-9443
• Depending on the nature of the assistance needed, call a RESIDENT or COMMUNITY ADVISOR.

For all other students:

• Call 911 (on campus 9-911)
• You may call LSSU Public Safety at 906-635-2210
• War Memorial Hospital 24 hour Admission Hotline at 906-495-4357 (HELP)
• Hiawatha Behavior Health (HBH) 24 hour Crisis Intervention Services at 1-800-839-9443

You may also call or go to the local hospital emergency room:

War Memorial Hospital
500 Osborn Blvd
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
Main: 906-635-4460
Walk-In Clinic: 906-635-4401
Emergency Room: 906-635-4460

War Memorial Behavioral Health Unit
16523 South Water Tower Drive
Kincheloe, MI 49788
906-495-4357

Student insurance:

Knowledge of your health insurance coverage is very important for accessing these emergency services. Students should have their insurance cards with them when they go to the hospital.