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Health Services
Acute Care
Emergency and non-emergency health situations may arise while on campus, sometimes outside of the regular office hours of the Health Services Department, especially if you live on-campus in one of the residence halls. It is important to know where to turn when you find yourself in such a situation. Below are some possible situations and recommendations for dealing with them.
Situation |
Recommendation
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|---|---|
| Medical Emergencies breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, convulsions, unconsciousness, head injuries, assault, domestic violence, acute allergic reactions, etc |
Call 973-353-5111 for police emergency line or 911 if located off campus Assess the student's condition and call for an ambulance; . Provide first aid at the scene if you are qualified to do so. Stay with the student until help arrives. Stay calm. |
| Mental Health Emergencies depression, suicidal, paranoid, destructive. |
If it becomes clear that a student might harm him/herself or others, accompany that person to the nearest health center if he/she will go. If a student refuses and you feel that this is an emergency, call for assistance and transportation. On campus in Newark, dial 973-353-5111; elsewhere, dial 911. |
| Drug or Alcohol Emergencies Ingested large amount of drugs (including alcohol) and/or is hyperactive, drowsy, or unconscious. |
For emergency transportation call 973-353-5111 (Newark campus), or 911 if located elsewhere. |
| Sexual Assault or unwanted sexual contact | For emergencies, call 973-353-5111 (Newark campus), or 911 if located elsewhere. During office hours (Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30), call the Sexual Assault Help-line at 973-353-HELP. Contact the Essex County Rape Care Hotline at 1-877-733-CARE (2273) to speak anonymously to a trained advocate. |
| Urgent or Non-emergency Drug or Alcohol Problems | Call Alcohol and Drug Assistance Program for Students- 973-353-1236 Located Blumenthal Hall, Rm 101 |
| Urgent Conditions acute illness, urinary tract symptoms, STD exposure, pregnancy concerns, emergency post coital contraception, acute rashes, vomiting, local allergic reactions, etc. |
Go to the health center as soon as possible and tell the receptionist the nature of the problem so you may be assisted as soon as possible. |
| Minor Injuries (non-emergency) small cuts, infections, sprains, etc., or COMMON MINOR ILLNESSES (non-emergency): headaches, prolonged cough or stuffy nose, sore throat, etc. |
Make an appointment at the health center. Call 973-353-5231 in Newark. Appointments are available from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.
You may also appear without an appointment, but waiting times may vary and may be lengthy. |
| Mental Health Concerns (non-emergency) anxiety, confusion, troubled, academic and/or personal concerns, etc. |
Make an appointment to see a psychiatrist or psychologist at the counseling center on campus, (973) 353-5805. Located at Blumenthal Hall, Room 101 or consult Health Center staff at 973-353-5231. |
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