If you are experiencing an emergency, you should refer to the following resources for assistance:
STUDENT HEALTH AND COUNSELING (24/7):
(Urgent medical or mental health needs)
215-746-WELL (9355)
PUBLIC SAFETY & MERT (24/7):
(Police, fire, or medical emergencies)
215-573-3333
SPECIAL SERVICES (DPS - 24/7)
(Support services to members of the Penn community who have experienced any type of crime)
215-898-4481 or 215-898-6600
https://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/about/special-services/
WALKING ESCORT (24/7):
215-898-WALK (9255)
THE HELP LINE (24/7):
(Help navigating Penn’s health and wellness resources)
215-898-HELP (4357)
PENN VIOLENCE PREVENTION - HELP & RESOURCES
215-746-2642
https://pvp.universitylife.upenn.edu/gethelp/
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call PennComm (24/7) at 215-573-3333. Dial 911 if outside of the Penn patrol zone.
If you are experiencing a suicidal crisis or are in emotional distress, contact the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24/7) dial 988 or chat with a national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline support person. You can also text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor (24/7).
External Resources
Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center (PSARC) (24/7)
300 E. Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
215.800.1589
Emergencies: Call 215.425.1625 to reach the on-call sexual assault nurse examiner
The Philadelphia Sexual Assault Treatment Center is designated to provide forensic rape examinations to victims of sexual assault and to assist them in the process of making a report to the Philadelphia Police Department. It is recommended that those who wish to pursue legal action, or who may wish to take legal action in the future, receive a rape exam which includes a collection of evidence. During this examination victims can receive treatment for injuries and sexually transmitted infections as well as emergency contraception. Individuals may contact PSARC directly by calling the 24 hour hotline. Penn DPS Special Services Department provides 24/7 transportation and accompaniment to the center (215.898.6600).
WOAR: Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence
One Penn Center 1617 John F Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1100
24 Hour Hotline: 215.985.3333
WOAR is a non-profit organization that provides a 24-hour hotline, free individual and group counseling to children and adults who have experienced sexual abuse/assault, counseling in Spanish, and hospital and court accompaniment. WOAR provides services to all survivors regardless of gender or sexual orientation and offers a Queer Survivors Group.