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Emergency Services

Family Services of Chemung
Mental Hygiene Crisis Services

1019 E. Water St.
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 442-6900

A full-service, comprehensive, 24-hour, 7-day, community mental health crisis service meeting all state statutes, rules and regulations, providing free and confidential telephone counseling, face-to-face consultation, outreach, evaluation, assessment and linkage to community-based services as well as follow-up activities.

Suicide Hotline
800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

A 24-hour, 7-day hotline specifically for individuals with suicide issues, concerns or questions. If someone is in need of immediate services, the Hotline staff directly contacts the Crisis Services provided by Family Services of Chemung.

St. Joseph's Hospital
Emergency Department

555 E. Market St.
Elmira, NY 14901
607-737-7806
www.stjosephs.org

Comprehensive emergency services provided by the community hospital identified for the provision of mental health and substance abuse evaluations. Individuals 18 and older are often referred directly to the 25-bed adult unit contained within the hospital. For adolescents and children younger than 18, referrals are made to hospitals in the region with acute psychiatric beds for this age group.

St. Joseph's Hospital
Medical Detox

555 E. Market St.
Elmira, NY 14901
607-737-7806
www.stjosephs.org

Provides detox services among the various medical floors within the hospital. As needed, the medical staff of the hospital's Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services is consulted for potential referrals.