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 Student Health & Counseling Services at (314) 977-2323 or come by the office at 3518 Lacled Ave, Marchetti Towers East.
Outside normal business hours, a counselor is on call 24-hours a day and can be reached at (314) 977-2323 for a mental health emergency.
Call the ComPsych Employee Assistance Program at (800) 859-9319 to arrange a confidential appointment with an EAP specialist.
Call the Department of Public Safety at (314) 977-3000 or use the call boxes marked with blue lights to dial directly 24 hours a day. You can also call the St. Louis Metropolitan Police at (314) 231-1212 or dial 911 for assistance.
Take the person directly to the emergency room at the Saint Louis University Hospital at 3655 Vista.
