Crisis Services
Crisis Definition:
A crisis may include:
- A threat to your life
- A threat to another person’s life
- A traumatic event within the last 72 hours such as
- Assault
- Victim of a crime
- Death of a loved one
Crisis Appointment Definition:
- A 20-minute appointment with the goal of helping students with safety assessment, stabilization, and providing resources as needed.
- Crisis appointments are available both in-person and on Zoom.
Disclaimer of Crisis Appointments:
- Due to limited resources, please attempt to call our office prior to arrival and our staff will do our best to accommodate your mental health needs.
- Crisis appointments are available to students enrolled at the Missouri State University – Springfield Campus and are located within the state of Missouri at the time of the appointment.
- If our office is unable to provide direct services, we will provide alternative resources and/or guidance.
- If there is imminent danger, please call 988 or 911.
After-hours Crisis Services:
- For after-hours mental health crisis assistance, call 417-836-5116 then press 0 (zero) to speak to a crisis counselor. You may also contact MSU Public Safety at 417-836-5509.
Additional Mental Health Emergency Resources
Springfield area mental health emergency assistance resources
Springfield Police Department
911 or 417-864-1810
Sheriff Greene County
417-868-4040
Burrell Center Inc./Crisis Assist Team 24-hr Crisis Line
417-862-6555 or 800-494-7355
Springfield Veterans Center
417-881-4197
After hours and Holidays: 877-927-8387
Emergency room contact information
Mercy Emergency Trauma Center
1235 E. Cherokee
Springfield, MO 65804
417-820-2115
Cox South Emergency and Trauma Center
3801 S. National
Springfield, MO 65807
417-269-4083
Cox North Emergency Department
1423 N. Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65802
417-269-3393
Nationwide 24/7 crisis support
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
988
Crisis Text Line
Text 741741 for a quick reply by a trained Crisis Counselor about any type of crisis.
Substance Use Support Line
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 – Press 1
or Text 838255
The Trevor Project - LGBTQ
866-488-7386
Stronghearts Native Helpline
844-762-8483
BlackLine - BIPOC
1-800-604-5841
Springfield, MO Vet Center
417-881-4197
The Victim Center
417-864-7233