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 Office of Personal Counseling at (314) 529-9556 or come by the office in University Library.
Outside normal business hours, contact the Office of Public Safety at 314-529-9500 or the police at 911. A counselor is on-call at all times and the Office of Public Safety will contact the counselor when needed.
In the event of an immediate crisis, dial 911. To arrange a confidential appointment with an EAP specialist, call the Personal Assistance Services Employee Assistance Program at (800) 356-0845 or (314) 842-6223.
Call the Office of Public Safety at (314) 529-9500. You can also call the Town and Country Police Department at (314) 432-4696 or dial 911 for assistance.
Take the person directly to the emergency room at St. Luke's Hospital at 232 S Woods Mill Rd.
