Emergency Resources
If you find yourself or someone else in a urgent medical or mental health situation, please do not hesitate to utilize the following resources.
During business hours (8am-5pm) contact the Health Center at 253-535-7337 or the Counseling Center at 253-535-7206 (or come in during Counseling Center Walk-In Hours – 10:00-11:00am & 2:00-3:00pm, M-F).
** For urgent medical issues after business hours, contact the MultiCare Consulting Nurse Line at 253-792-6410
** For urgent mental health support after business hours (including weekends and holidays), contact the Counseling Center Crisis Line at 253-535-7075.
You will be connected with a crisis line professional who works closely with our office. PLU Residence Hall staff are also encouraged to utilize this line to assist residents needing urgent mental health support after hours.
** For EMERGENCIES (an immediate threat of harm to yourself or someone else), call PLU Campus Safety at 253-535-7911 or 911 immediately.
Crisis Hotlines
Pierce County
Pierce County Crisis Clinic: 253-798-4333
Pierce County Crisis Intervention: 1-800-576-7764
King County
Seattle/King County Crisis Clinic: 206-461-3222
Thurston County
Crisis Clinic: 360-586-2800
Crisis Resolution Services: 360-754-1338
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Pierce County Sexual Assault Center at 800-756-7273 or Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline at 800-764-2420.
Local Emergency Departments
Bremerton, Harrison Hospital: 360-744-6710
Olympia, St. Peter Hospital: 360-493-7389
Puyallup, Good Samaritan: 253-697-4200
Lakewood, St. Clare Hospital: 253-588-1711
Tacoma, St. Joseph Hospital: 253-426-6963
Tacoma, Tacoma General Hospital: 253-403-1050
Tacoma, Allenmore Hospital: 253-459-6352
Enumclaw, St. Elizabeth Hospital: 360-802-8366