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 the Counseling Center at (816) 501-4275 or come by the office at Massman Hall, room 5.
Outside normal business hours, Counseling Center staff can be reached by contacting Campus Security at 816-501-4010.
Call the New Directions Employee Assistance Program at (800) 624-5544 or (913) 982-8398 to arrange a confidential appointment with an EAP specialist.
Call the Rockhurst Campus Security at (816) 501-4010 or use a red campus phone to dial directly 24 hours a day. You can also call the Kansas City Police at (816) 234-5510 or dial 911 for assistance.
Take the person directly to the emergency room at St. Luke's Hospital at 4401 Wornall or the Research Medical Center at 2316 Meyer Blvd.
