Emergencies
Gannett Health Services
110 Ho Plaza
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-3101
Tel: 607 255-5155
Fax: 607 255-0269
Email
In case of emergency
CALL 911
On campus, use a Blue Light Phone or campus emergency phone for the Cornell Police: lift the receiver or press the button.
URGENT CARE
- Gannett 24/7 phone consult: 607 255-5155
- Cayuga Medical Center
- Emergency Department: 607 274-4411
- Convenient Care Center: 607 274-4150
Transportation options
More information about what to do in an emergency
HELP! My friend drank too much.
Learn what to do in an alcohol emergency (including accessing Medical Amnesty).
If you are uncertain whether a situation is an emergency or requires an ambulance or other medical intervention, call the Cornell Police.
In a non-emergent situation, call Gannett to speak with the health care provider on-call who can advise you about whether, when, and where to seek assistance.
Examples of mental health emergencies include someone who:
- is in imminent harm to self or others (suicide or homicide plan)
- seems out-of-touch with reality
- is behaving in a threatening or other violent manner
Read more about managing mental health (psychological) emergencies
"Cornell formalizes how it assesses disturbing behavior" (Cornell Chronicle, 09.22.09). Read article