Special in-person counseling will be available on campus through Friday afternoon
From Alfred University,
Alfred University Campus Community:
It is with sadness we inform you of the passing of an employee, which occurred on campus early this afternoon, Wednesday, August 13.
The Alfred Village Police Department and local emergency services responded to the scene, as did the Allegany County Coroner’s Office. Authorities are continuing their investigation and are in the process of notifying the next of kin. We can provide no further information at this time but will provide updates as they become available.
In-person counseling services are available at the university’s Counseling Center weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To connect with counseling services outside of regular office hours, please contact the Alfred University Office of Public Safety at 607-871-2108.
Additionally, the following outside counseling services are available to faculty, staff, and students:
Alfred’s Employee Assistance Program (Bree Health) Phone Number: 888-868-9790. Company ID: 9334.
MDLIVE with Univera Healthcare Phone Number: 866-914-8426, or download the MDLIVE app.
Local and NY State Resources: Allegany County Crisis Hotline: 1-888-448-3367; Allegany County Community Services: 1-585-593-1991 (Mon.-Fri.: 8:30a.m.-4:00p.m.); NYS Crisis Text Line: Text “GOT5” to 741741; Steuben County Mental Health Crisis Number: 1-607-937-7800 Call 211 or text: 898211.
National Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255); Veterans’ Crisis Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1); 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988.
If anyone on campus receives an inquiry about this incident, please do not comment but refer them to Andrea Fagon, vice president for marketing and communications, at 914-384-1758 or fagon@alfred.edu.
