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
Call the Employee Assistance Program at (573) 636-8255 to arrange a confidential appointment with an EAP specialist. Outside normal business hours, dial 573-632-5000 to be linked with an on-call provider and/or the Capital Region Medical Center ER.
Call the Osage County Sheriff Office at (573) 897-3927 or dial 911 for assistance.
Take the person directly to the emergency room at St. Mary's Health Center (100 St. Mary's Medical Plaza).
