Urgent Need?

Some situations are emergencies that require immediate action from emergency responders.

Self-injury needing immediate medical attention
Someone acting on a suicide threat
Someone tells you they have recently taken an overdose or made some other suicide gesture
A person is unresponsive

What to do in case of a mental health emergency:

Call the Department of Safety & Security at (417) 873-7911. You can also call the Springfield Police Department at (417) 864-1810 or dial 911 for assistance. or Take the person directly to the emergency room at St. John's Hospital at 1235 E Cherokee St or Cox Hospital at 1423 N Jefferson.