Medical and Mental Health Treatment
In a life- or limb-threatening emergency, dial 911 to reach New York City Emergency Medical Services.
For medical and mental health urgent needs when SHC is closed, call the Wellness Exchange Hotline at 212-443-9999 or the NYU Office of Public Safety at 212-998-2222. NYU has a team dedicated to assisting students with crisis 24/7 including hospital transport, counseling, follow-up and coordination of care.
If you have been sexually assaulted, we strongly encourage you to obtain help from a professional counselor as soon as you are ready by calling the Wellness Exchange Hotline (212-443-9999). The staff at the Wellness Exchange is available 24/7 to discuss your options and feelings. You don’t have to give your name if you prefer to remain anonymous. For more information on what to do if you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, visit www.nyu.edu/health/sexual.assault.
Dental Emergency Treatment
Dental emergencies include the unexpected onset of a condition, such as bleeding, swelling and/or significant pain, requiring immediate dental care and not elective or routine care.
Students have access to emergency dental treatment at no cost as follows:
- Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Students should go to:- Dental Faculty Practice
418 Lafayette Street, Suite 350
212-443-1313
- Dental Faculty Practice
- Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The College of Dentistry provides limited emergency care at 345 East 24th Street at First Avenue. - On holidays or after hours
Students can go directly to:- Bellevue Hospital Center Emergency Room
462 First Avenue at East 27th Street
212-562-3015
- Bellevue Hospital Center Emergency Room
Eye Emergency
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary
310 E. 14th St. (at 2nd Ave.)
New York, NY 10003
(212) 979-4000