Emergency Services
The Rider University Counseling Center office is open from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except for major holidays. However, we are committed to helping Rider students in crisis 24 hours a day. In the event of an emergency, Rider Counseling Center professional staff is on-call twenty-four hours daily and can be reached via Public Safety by calling (609) 896-7777.
If you are experiencing any of the following...
- thoughts of hurting yourself/suicidal thoughts
- thoughts of hurting other people
- have not eaten in a few days (not due to illness)
- have not slept in a few days (not due to illness)
- you have attempted suicide and need immediate medical attention, please call 911.
...and feel like you need professional intervention, contact Public Safety at x7777.







