Emergency resources
Dial 911
Police, Ambulance, Fire
If there is an immediate danger in any situation dial 9-1-1.
Police Departments
Cortland City Police Department +607.756.2811
Cortland County Police +607.753.3311
Homer Police Department +607.749.2022
New York State Police +607.561.7400
SUNY Cortland University Police +607.753.2111
crisis hotlines
Aid to Victims of Violence
Crisis counseling line for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes; confidential counseling
Cortland County Crisis Line
This line is answered by qualified staff at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, and is available for people experiencing a behavioral health crisis. It is available 24/7, and if applicable, also provides access to Liberty Resource s Mobile Crisis team.
988
988 is the new, three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL). It is now available nationwide.
988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number. It is a direct connection to caring support for anyone in mental health distress. This may include:
thoughts of suicide
substance use crisis
emotional distress
988 is a free service available to everyone.
Cortland County Mental Health Department
The Cortland Mental Health Department’s treatment and services are available by phone and video Telehealth for anyone experiencing behavioral health needs. We are available Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM.
Cortland Department of Social Services - Adult/Elder Abuse Hotline
Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center - Emergency Room
Liberty Resources Warm Peer Line
National Suicide Hotline
NYS COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline
Office for Children and Family Services - Child Abuse Hotline
Post-Trauma Response Team
PTRT a group of volunteer team members available to provide these supportive services at no cost to agencies, businesses and/or informal groups who have experienced a recent suicide, sudden traumatic loss or other traumatic incident. Team members have received training in healthy processing, Mental Health First Aid and/or have other related skills. For more information about PTRT CLICK HERE.
+211 (*From a 607 area code number. If you do not have a 607 area code number, call 877-211-8667.)