Travel Abroad Resources
Resources and Crisis Assistance
- Penn State Global Safety
1-814-863-1111 (24/7 for emergencies)
1-814-863-8788 (during business hours)
Available 24/7; The Global Safety team can help you find local medical, counseling, or police assistance and help connect you to other university resources. - Pathways to Safety International (formerly called SASHAA)
International toll-free crisis line: 833-SAFE-833
Available 24/7; visit the website for dialing instructions abroad
crisis@pathwaystosafety.org
Medical Assistance
- U.S. Embassy (or embassy of your nationality) at your location – they can advise on where to obtain medical treatment, local support resources, and how to report. Find phone numbers by searching your country at https://travel.state.gov.
- U.S. Department of State: Your Health Abroad
- United Healthcare Global International Insurance
(+1) 410-453-6330
Available 24/7; can put you in touch with local hospitals and doctors that speak English
Emotional Support
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
(+1) 1-877-229-6400
CAPS cannot provide counseling over the phone while you are abroad but can help you identify resources and offer support. - Relationship Violence Outreach, Intervention, and Community Education Center **
814-863-2027
R-VOICE provides counseling and assistance with needs such as classroom accommodations, rescheduling exams, trauma drop from the University, and alternative housing. - United Healthcare Global International Insurance
(+1) 410-453-6330
Available 24/7; can put you in touch with local counselors that speak English
University Referral Information and Advocacy
- Penn State Global Safety
1-814-863-8788
Available 24/7; The Global Safety team can help you find local medical, counseling, or police assistance and help connect you to other university resources. - Office of Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Response
Additional information
- U.S. Department of State Information: Help for US Citizens Victims of Crime; find out local resources abroad
- U.S. Department of State Information: Information for Women Travelers
- U.S. Department of State Information: Specific information for travelers by country