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). 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
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
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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.
More urgent care clinics in New Paltz
Summary: FirstCare Medical Center (Walk-In Medical Center) in Highland, NY offers urgent and primary care for adults and pediatrics, with services including pediatrics, weight loss, smoking cessation, cosmetic dermatology, physical therapy, and a MediSpa. It operates as a multi-practice facility (walk-in urgent care, family practice, physical therapy, and medispa) under private partnership since 2002. Open daily including most holidays, focusing on treating minor illnesses and injuries with ER visits reserved for life-threatening conditions. Located at 222 Route 299, Highland, NY 12528 (HQ); there are multiple offices/locations associated with the center. Phone: 845-691-3641 or 845-691-3627. Website: firstcaremedcenter.com. If you’re seeking urgent or emergency care near New Paltz, FirstCare offers walk-in urgent care as an alternative when you can’t see your regular physician.
Sun River Health is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system serving the Hudson Valley, NYC, and Long Island, with over 40 locations and more than 250,000 patients. Founded in 1975 in Peekskill by four African American women, it originated to provide affordable, quality primary care. The network merged with Brightpoint Health in 2018, forming Sun River Health in 2020. They operate 3 offices in the United States, including locations in Hudson, Peekskill, and nearby areas. For New Paltz specifics, Sun River Health’s public listing highlights locations in Hudson Valley, with no explicit New Paltz address shown in the provided data. Contact: communications@sunriver.org or (844) 400-1975 for exact New Paltz services or to confirm availability.
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