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Care on campus at Penn State
Penn State CAPS starts with a phone screening: 814-863-0395 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm). The 24/7 Penn State Crisis Line is 1-877-229-6400.
- Health center:
- University Health Services (UHS), Student Health Center, University Park campus
- Phone:
- 814-865-4UHS (814-865-4847)
- Hours:
- Weekday hours; same-day appointments available
- After hours:
- 24/7 advice nurse: 814-865-4847, option 3
- Crisis line:
- 24/7 Penn State Crisis Line: 1-877-229-6400; Crisis Text Line: text LIONS to 741741
- Booking:
- Book via myUHS or call; cancel at least 1 hour ahead ($20 no-show fee)
- If it's urgent:
- Nearest emergency departments: Mount Nittany Medical Center and Penn Highlands State College