Using Emergency Contacts

If you are uncertain whether a situation is an emergency or requires an ambulance or other medical intervention, do not hesitate to call the Cornell University Police or 911. In a non-emergent situation, Gannett’s health care provider or counselor on-call can advise you about whether, when, and where to seek assistance.

Blue Light or campus emergency phones

If you use a Blue Light or campus emergency phone, the location of the phone you are using will simultaneously be displayed on the Cornell Police switchboard, so help will immediately be sent to that location, whether or not you are able to communicate with the dispatcher.

Emergency responders

Your call for an on-campus emergency will be responded to immediately by police, fire, and emergency medical providers, including Cornell University Emergency Medical Service, Environmental Health and Safety, and Bangs Ambulance

Crisis managers

In an emergency involving a student, the Cornell University Police will contact the Cornell Crisis Manager who will coordinate the University's assistance to all those affected by the emergency. If you have relevant information to share with the Crisis Manager (e.g., observa tions about the incident; information about friends, family, or other contacts; concerns about bystanders; etc.), please call Cornell Police (255-1111) and ask to speak with the Crisis Manager (available 24/7).

Ambulance 

If you know you are having a health emergency, dial 911. The dispatcher will send an ambulance and police to provide immediate assistance. Charges for taking an ambulance to the hospital in an emergency usually are covered by health insurance. If your health problem is not an emergency, transportation by ambulance may not be covered and is quite expensive. Taxis and buses are available.

Other assistance

• for undergraduate students living in residence halls—Office of Community Development: 607 255-5533
• for graduate and professional students living in Cornell housing—Office of Graduate and Professional Student Housing: 607 255-7290
• for assistance for students living off-campus and in fraternities and sororities, contact the Dean of Students Office (607 255-56839) or the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs (607 255-2310).
• Cayuga Medical Center Emergency Department: 607 274-4411
• Empathy, Assistance, and Crisis Service: 607 255-EARS (5-3277). EARS offers free and confidential nonjudgmental, short-term counseling by trained student volunteers. 
• Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service: 272-1616. SPCS is a community agency which offers a free, confidential, 24-hour telephone hot-line service.