In an Emergency?
Are You Having a Mental Health Emergency?
Access The Counseling Center
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit or call the Counseling Center:
- New York City Campus: 161 William Street, 7th Floor, (212) 346-1526
- Westchester and Haub Law Campus: Administration Building, 2nd Floor, (914) 773-3710
If the Counseling Center is closed, call the number listed above and follow the prompts to be connected with an after-hours counselor.
It’s Happening To Someone Else
Observe the signs:
- Suicidal/homicidal thoughts
- Loss of emotional/physical control
- Loss of connection with reality
- Written/verbal threats
Offer to call or visit the Counseling Center with them.
Are You Having a Medical Emergency?
It's Happening to Me
If you are on campus, call Pace Security and they will call and help direct 911:
- New York City Campus: (212) 346-1800
- Westchester Campus: (914) 773-3400
- Haub Law Campus: (914) 422-4111
Be prepared to provide your location, name, and phone number.
If you are not on campus, call 911.
Be prepared to provide your location, name, and phone number.
If you cannot speak, gesture to someone nearby that you need help or text 911.
It’s Happening To Someone Else
Contact emergency services listed above.
Do not leave the injured person, except to call for help.
If possible, ask a bystander to help direct emergency responders.
Begin first aid if trained and feel comfortable providing care.
Be prepared to provide as much information as possible to emergency services, including:
- Individual’s age and gender
- Interventions performed (e.g. CPR)
- Illness or injury circumstances (if known)
- Level of consciousness (e.g. alert, confused, unresponsive, etc.)
If you suspect an opioid overdose, contact Pace Security and ask for Narcan.
Afraid For Your Safety?
If possible to do so safely, exit the area immediately, quickly, and quietly.
Call Security using one of the Blue Light emergency telephones strategically located across the Westchester and Haub Law campuses or call:
- New York City Campus: (212) 346-1800
- Westchester Campus: (914) 773-3400
- Haub Law Campus: (914) 422-4111
The Office of Safety and Security is available to provide a walking escort service between any two points on campus 24/7. To request an escort, please contact the Security office on the appropriate campus. Please allow up to 15 minutes for the escort guard to arrive and request that they show a Pace University ID.
Red Card: Recognizing and Reaching Out to Students in Distress
The well-being of our students is a top priority. The Red Card resource is a guide for the Pace Community to help recognize and support students in distress, and connect them with the resources they need.
View a printable version of the Red Cards for each campus below:
Red Card (Westchester) (PDF) Red Card (New York City) (PDF).
University Resources
The Office of Safety and Security works to ensure the safety of the Pace University community 24/7/365 and is responsible for the coordination of emergency response.
The Office of the Dean for Students fosters a caring, supportive, and vibrant campus community that transforms students' lives by advocating for students and providing systems of support to help students feel valued and that they belong.
The Health Care Unit offers a full range of primary health care services to Pace University students, faculty, and staff.
The Office of Sexual and Interpersonal Wellness provides support and resources for current Pace University students who are or have been impacted by sexual assault.
Outside Resources
You can find additional community resources for the New York City and Westchester communities below:
New York City Quick Referral List Westchester Quick Referral List