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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). If your query is about urgent and emergency services at SUNY New Paltz, note that the page provides general institution details but does not list specific emergency services or contact numbers. For urgent situations, contact SUNY New Paltz campus safety or local emergency services. If you’d like, I can look up the official emergency/disaster response contacts and procedures for SUNY New Paltz.

Clinic Type

Urgent Care

Address

First Care, 222 Route 299, Highland, NY 12528

Phone

845-257-2222 (University Police), 911 for emergencies

Email

plannedgiving@newpaltz.edu

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: 8am-7pm; Sat-Sun: 10am-4pm

Emergency Care

Yes (emergency and urgent care information provided)

Services Offered

  • Urgent and emergency situations/services on campus
  • On-campus police contact 845-257-2222 or 911
  • Off-campus 911
  • Local hospitals
  • Urgent care facilities
  • Transportation to/from off-campus facilities

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

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

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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].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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