Urgent and Emergency Situations/Services - SUNY New Paltz
Urgent Care • New Paltz, NY • Since 1828
About
SUNY New Paltz is a public four-year liberal arts university in New Paltz, NY (founded 1828). It offers higher education programs across multiple departments with about 765 employees. The campus serves primarily US-based students, with international ties (Brazil, India, Turkey). For urgent situations, contact SUNY New Paltz campus safety or local emergency services.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
First Care, 222 Route 299, Highland, NY 12528
Phone
845-257-2222 (University Police)
plannedgiving@newpaltz.edu
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 8am-7pm; Sat-Sun: 10am-4pm
Emergency Care
Yes (emergency and urgent care information provided)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Who should I contact for on-campus emergencies?
University Police at 845-257-2222 or 911.
What are First Care's hours?
Mon – Fri: 8am-7pm; Sat-Sun: 10am-4pm
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals.com: 4.5/5 for a featured provider (Dr. Amy Elizabeth Cocina) (No aggregate practice rating or significant volume of user reviews available)
Patients praise
- Well-qualified and experienced clinical staff in the Psychological Counseling Center
- Proactive mental health training initiatives (QPR/suicide prevention) for staff and students
- Structured referral systems to local hospitals and external specialists for care outside the center's scope
- Holistic approach to student well-being and health education resources
Common complaints
- Limited operating hours for Student Health Services (weekdays only, limited weekends)
- Reports of potential overcrowding and long wait times during peak periods at the Health Center
- Historical concerns regarding mental health service accessibility, including session limits and appointment availability challenges
"As an emergency-type situation, they were there for me the way that I had hoped they would be. I think anyone that’s looking to go there for a long term fix is looking in the wrong direction."
— The Little Rebellion (student publication)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Audible speaker array test planned for Jan. 14 – SUNY New Paltz News — Jan 1, 2026
- University to test desktop and phone emergency notifications on Wednesday, Aug. 13 – SUNY New Paltz News — Aug 1, 2025
- Gas main break forces evacuation of SUNY New Paltz halls — Feb 5, 2026
- Oracle Unearths the Truth Behind Thursday's Gas Leak - The New Paltz Oracle — Feb 11, 2026
- Spotlight: New Confidential Crime Hotline Now Open in New Paltz — Oct 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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