Some situations require immediate action. A person is in imminent suicide risk if she or he
- tells you they plan to end their life
- cannot guarantee their own safety
- is at risk and under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- tells you they have recently taken an overdose or made some other suicide gesture
During regular office hours, call Counseling Services at (417) 865-2815 ext. 7222 or come by the office in John K. Cantrell Student Union.
Outside normal business hours, students should call Campus Security at Ext. 7000 or dial 911.
Counseling Services is able to provide brief crisis counseling as well as referrals to outside providers. Call (417) 865-2815 Ext. 7222. Outside normal business hours, faculty and staff should call 911.
Call Evangel University Campus Safety at Ext. 7000. You can also call the Springfield Police Department at (417) 864-1810 or dial 911 for assistance.
Take the person directly to the emergency room at Cox North Hospital (1423 N. Jefferson).
