In the event of a medical emergency, call 911 or call RPI Public Safety at (518) 276-6611.
Nearby Urgent Care Facilities
Urgent Care Facilities provide medical appointments for individuals experiencing non-life-threatening illness or injury. Appointments are not required. Please note: you must bring your health insurance card, as you will be billed for any services/appointments.
WellNow Urgent Care (Troy, NY)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
222 9th Street, Troy, NY
(518) 238-6005
Albany Med EM Urgent Care (Brunswick, NY)
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
730 Hoosick Road, Brunswick, NY
(518) 264-9000
WellNow Urgent Care (North Greenbush/Troy, NY)
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
24 North Greenbush Road, Troy, NY
(518) 238-6142
WellNow Urgent Care (Latham, NY)
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
800 New Louden Road, Latham, NY
(518) 218-4220
Mental Health Services
To supplement our services, Rensselaer has partnered with BHS to offer additional urgent and crisis care services to students, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As an extension of the RPI Counseling Center, continuity of care is confidential and seamless between RPI counselors and BHS.
Call (518) 276-8888 to speak with a licensed clinical professional from the BHS program 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Students can also access BHS resources and live chat (limited hours) online at: https://portal.bhsonline.com (Username: Rensselaer)
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Life Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its territories. The 988 Life line is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis center, combing local care and resources with national standards and best practices. The 988 Lifeline services include call, text, and chat, with assistance for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have experienced hearing loss.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
RPI Ambulance is a student run and operated Basic Life Support (BLS) transporting ambulance agency that serves the RPI campus and surrounding communities. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call (518) 900-RPIA or (518) 900-7742.
Local Hospitals
Samaritan Hospital
2215 Burdett Avenue, Troy, NY
(518) 271-3300
Albany Medical Center
47 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY
(518) 262-6008
Nearby Pharmacies
Rite Aid (closest to campus)
258 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY
(518) 272-5735
Walgreens
549 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY
(518) 274-5080
CVS
49 4th Street, Troy, NY
(518) 272-1666
