Crisis Intervention
A psychological crisis is a life event that a student perceives as stressful and during which normal coping mechanisms are insufficient. Most crisis situations that arise require immediate or same day attention. You do not need a pre-scheduled appointment to see a counselor if you have an urgent, emergency situation. Such crisis situations may include, but are not limited to:
- Extreme sadness or depression
- Extreme panic or anxiety
- Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- Thoughts of harming someone else
- Death of a loved one, family member or friend
- Experience of a traumatic event
- Experience of odd, bizarre or intrusive thoughts
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The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) at Saddleback College is composed of professional counselors from the Student Health Center and the Office of Counseling and Special Programs. The CIT counselors are available to assist when a Saddleback College student or staff member experiences an on-campus emergency and is in need of immediate help.
- If you have a crisis situation, call the CIT at (949) 582-4606 or (949) 582-4572.
- If you are on campus and need assistance after CIT hours or on weekends, call the Campus Police at (949) 582-4444.
- When not on campus, call 911 or have a trusted person take you to a local emergency room.
Name of Office |
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Telephone Number |
Student Health Center |
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| Counseling and Special Programs |
SSC 167 |
(949) 582- 4572 |
Campus Police |
Campus Police Station |
(949) 582-4585
24 hr Emergency: (949) 582-4444
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Orange County Sheriff Department |
South County Substation
11 Journey, Aliso Viejo |
(949) 425-1800
24 hr Emergency: Dial 911 |
24-hour Hotlines |
Suicide Prevention Hotline
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(800) 784-2433
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(714) 894-4242
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Domestic Violence Hotline
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(800) 799-7233 or (714) 992-1931
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Rape Crisis Hotline
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(949) 831-9110
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Human Options: Battered Women
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(949) 854-3554
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(714) 940-1000
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Other Important Numbers |
Alcoholics Anonymous
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- South County: (949) 582-2697
- North County: (714) 773-4357
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Narcotics Anonymous
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(714) 776-8581
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