In Case of Emergency

Emergency and Crisis Support

If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Counseling Center Crisis Support

Please note that the Counseling Center is only available during the business hours (M-F; 9am-5pm).

  • Students in urgent need can receive same-day crisis support from a counselor.
  • A clinician will assess your situation and help determine the best course of action.

24/7 Crisis Support

  • FIT Public Safety: Available 24/7 at 212.217.7777
  • NYC 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (Learn more)
  • Trans Lifeline: Visit website
  • The Trevor Project: Visit website or call 866-488-7386
  • SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services): 1-800-662-4357

Help is available: Call or Text 988 

» 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE

988 suicide and crisis lifeline

Emergency Facilities Near FIT Campus

Lenox Hill HealthPlex
30 7th Ave (12th St)
New York City
(646) 665-6000 

Mount Sinai West Hospital
1000 10th Ave (9th Ave)
New York City
(212) 523-4000 

NYU Ronald O Perelman Center
570 1st Ave (33rd St)
New York City
(212) 263-5550 

Bellevue
462 1st Ave (26th St)
New York City
(212) 562-4141