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 Health Services at (573) 876-7157. Outside normal business hours, students should dial 911.
Call the Boone Hospital Center Employee Assistance Program at (573) 815-5001 to arrange a confidential appointment with an EAP specialist.
Call Campus Security at (573) 876-7299. You can also call the Columbia Police Department at (573) 874-7652 or dial 911 for assistance.
Take the person directly to the emergency room at the Boone Hospital at 1600 E Broadway.
