A mental health crisis is a situation in which a person is attempting to kill themselves or is seriously contemplating or planning to do so. It is considered by public safety authorities, medical practice, and emergency services to be a medical emergency, requiring immediate suicide intervention and emergency medical treatment.
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:
Call Counseling Services at (573) 341-4211 or come to 204 Norwood Hall
After hours and weekends or holidays:
While dealing with a mental health crisis:
Once you have made contact, either escort them to the Counseling Services office during business hours or call the campus police and they will come to you. Never leave an actively suicial person alone. Remain with the person until help arrives.
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