Emergency Information

An emergency may generally be considered a situation in which you are concerened about the immediate safety and well being of yourself or of someone else.

An emergency might involve:

  • Thoughts and plans to hurt yourself or someone else
  • Engaging in a behaviour that is life threatening
  • If you have been assaulted, physically or sexually

The Valparaiso University counseling Services consists of the Student counseling and Development Center, the office of Alcohol and drug Education, and the Sexual Assault Awareness and Facilitative Education offices

During the hours that the counselling center is open 8 -12 & 1-5, Monday through Friday

Call our office at 219-464-5002 and ask to speak to a counselor
In the case of an assault, please contact SAAFE Crisis Line at 219-464-6789

After office hours contact:

For a medical emergency requiring immediate attention, call University Police at 911 or proceed directly to the Emergency Room at Porter Memorial Hospital, 814 LaPorte Avenue, Valparaiso, 219-263-4600.

For all other urgent situations that require assistance, but are not an emergency, contacts may include:
On campus, contact your RA or RLC.
Porter Starke 24-hour crisis line 219-531-3500.
University Police 219-464-5430.