Life-threatening health emergencies
For life-threatening medical or mental health emergencies, call:
- ON CAMPUS: 615.460.6911
- OFF CAMPUS: 911 or 988 (Suicide & Mental Health Crisis Line)
Calling the above numbers can dispatch an ambulance. If you are on campus, Campus Security will send an officer to assist and meet Metro Emergency Medical Services, if needed, to lead them to your exact location.
For psychological crises with NO potential danger of harm to self or others, see Counseling Services Emergency Information HERE.
If a serious injury or illness occurs:
- Remain calm
- Call Campus Safety at extension 6911 or 615.460.6911 from a cell phone (911 if you are off campus).
- Relay the following:
- Your name
- Provide an estimated age and gender of the victim
- Location of the victim
- Indicate whether or not the victim is conscious and breathing
- Describe the nature and severity of the medical problem
- Look for emergency medical ID and give all information to the dispatcher
If trained to administer first aid/CPR, do so!
Local Hospitals
Nashville has many hospitals which provide excellent care. The ones listed are those closest to Belmont.
When should I go to the emergency room*?
If you are having any of the following: chest pain, shortness of breath or labored breathing, profuse bleeding, broken bone, severe allergic reaction, sudden or progressing abdominal pain, diarrhea or vomiting over 36 hours, sudden vision change, worsening or new headache, severe pain, or high fever (>104 F), go to the emergency room.
*If you live on campus, please notify Residence Life if you go to the hospital.
Have your health insurance card with you and know what services your insurance provides. The phone number on the back of your card will let you know of preferred facilities and providers. If you are transported to a hospital by ambulance, you will be charged as this is not a free service. Length of ER visits can vary from two to eight hours. If your condition allows, consider visiting a walk-in clinic (listed below). This will allow an ER's doctors and nurses to concentrate on the clients who have life-threatening issues.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Website
Address: 1211 Medical Center Dr., Nashville, TN 37232
Emergency Services: 615.322.5000
General Information: 615.322.0160
Distance: 1.1 miles. Approximate travel time: 5 minutes
*Vanderbilt is a Level 1 Trauma Center, so for non-life-threatening issues, the wait may be longer here.
St. Thomas Midtown (formerly Baptist Hospital)
St. Thomas Midtown Website
Address: 2000 Church St, Nashville, TN 37203
Emergency Services: 615.284.5555
General Information: 615.222.1111
Distance: Approximately 2.5 miles. Approximate travel time: 12 minutes
Saint Thomas West Hospital
Saint Thomas West Hospital Website
Address: 4220 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205
Emergency Services: 615.222.6733
General Information: 615.222.1111
Distance: Approximately 3.9 miles. Approximate travel time: 9 minutes
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
TriStar Centennial Medical Center Website
Address: 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203
Emergency Department: 615.342.1500
General Information: 615.342.1000
Distance: Approximately 2.7 miles. Approximate travel time: 10 minutes
*if starred - X-Ray available.
Vanderbilt Walk In Clinics – Urgent Care*
Vanderbilt Walk In Clinics – Urgent Care* M-F 7:30a-7:30p, Sat-Sun 8:00a-5:00p
Melrose Location: 2608 8th Ave South, Suite 102A, Nashville
615.875.5515
Belle Meade Location: 4534 Harding Pike, Nashville
615.875.1000
CareNow (HCA) - Urgent Care*
CareNow (HCA) - Urgent Care* M-F 8:00a-8:00p, Sat-Sun 8:00a-7:00p
Green Hills Location: 4107 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville
615.292.0012
West End Location: 3404 West End Avenue, Suite 101, Nashville
615.866.4238
Gulch Location: 1020 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd, Nashville
615.622.4644
The Little Clinic
The Little Clinic (in Kroger Green Hills) – Minor Acute Care , M-F 8:00a-7:00p, Sat 9:00a-5:00p, Sun 10:00a-5:00pm
2131 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville
615.515.9905
TOA Ortho Urgent Care*
TOA Ortho Urgent Care* M-F 9:00a-3:30p, Sat 9:00a-12:00p
8 City Boulevard, Ste 100, Nashville
615.724.9114
Sport Ortho Urgent Care*
Sport Ortho Urgent Care* M-T, Th-F 8:00a-5:00p, W 9:00a-5:00p
1214 Gallatin Ave., Suite 105, Nashville
615-258-8273
Medical House Calls
Medical House Calls
Urgent Care via House Call or Telemedicine
(615)838-2375 or email: hello@medicalhousecallstn.com
Crisis Hotlines
Health Services provides compassionate medical care and referral for counseling for students who have been sexually assaulted. This includes but is not limited to testing for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases as well as appropriate treatment. Follow-up care is also provided and encouraged.
Health Services cannot perform a forensic medical exam (rape examination) for collection of evidence and thus refers all such patients to SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Exam) Center Nashville, or a local Emergency Room. The SAFE Center is staffed with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), who have completed specialized education and clinical preparation in the medical forensic care of patients who have experienced sexual assault or abuse and have the ability to store DNA samples. These services are provided at no cost to the student.
The clinicians at Health Services are trained to provide privileged and confidential care and communications with all our patients. All discussions, treatment and care for the victim is done in confidence. Staff are only to report to the University that an incident occurred without revealing any personally identifying information. This is done via the Clery Report.
Students are encouraged, and assisted if desired, to contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator, the Counseling Center and or other community resources for additional support.
Sexual Assault Center Hotline: 800.879.1999
SAFE Clinic (Sexual Assault): 615.258.5888
Belmont Title IX: 615.460.6894
Interpersonal Violence Support: 866.331.9474 or text 22522
YWCA Domestic Violence Services Crisis & Support Helpline: 800.334.4628
Tennessee Poison Control: 800.222.1222
Clinic Hours
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
*Hours may differ during school breaks or holidays.
Contact Us
Phone: 615.460.5506
Fax: 615.460.6131
Email: healthservices@belmont.edu