Crime Prevention
Suicide Prevention
Emergency Call 911 for an emergency if you or someone you know is likely to hurt themselves or others, is actively suicidal or homicidal.
Suicide Crisis Line Call 988 for the state’s alternative mental health crisis line for free and confidential support from the state’s national Suicide Prevention Lifeline call center. University Police will not be notified if you utilize this line.
Help after-hours
• University Police Department: 831-655-0268
• Suicide Prevention: 1-877-ONE-LIFE (1-877-663-5433)
• YWCA Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 831-372-6300
• Monterey County Rape Crisis Center: 831-375-4357
• Natividad Medical Center: 831-755-4111
• Personal Growth and Counseling Center after-hours helpline: 831-582-3969
• Text “Support” to 741741
Get help
Call 911
Ask for a CIT (Crisis Intervention Trained) Officer to respond.
Monterey County Behavioral Health
Call Monterey County Crisis Intervention (888) 258-6029, follow prompt to speak with a Crisis Team Member
Personal Growth and Counseling Center
Call the Personal Growth and Counseling Center 831-582-3969 if you or someone you know needs help dealing with:
• suicidal thoughts;
• severe feelings of panic or overwhelm;
• news of the death or illness of a loved one;
•sexual or physical assault.
Regular business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The caller should tell the office manager that there is a need for crisis counseling. The PGCC is physically located within Building 80, 6012 General Jim Moore, Marina, CA 93933.
Hospital ER
You can also take the person directly to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.
- Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
- Mental Health Center
Tips
- If worried about a friend or loved one, express your concern, listen non-judgmentally, and encourage them to seek help.
- Do not leave the person alone.
Student Crisis Response Guide
A guide to identify the best resource for students in crisis or needing mental health support.
Student Crisis Response in Accessible Format
Crisis support for CSUMB staff and faculty
Personal Growth and Counseling Center
The Personal Growth and Counseling Center offers support to assist with debriefing and processing feelings that arise after assisting students in handling their crisis. Learn how you can help a distressed student.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Empathia Lifematters
Staff and faculty seeking mental health services are encouraged to connect with their insurance provider or Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More information can be found at Employee Assistance Program