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For students:

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have an urgent need to speak with a counselor, help is available. You are not alone.
  1. For emergencies (or for students unwilling or unable to get in contact with Student Well-Being), contact Missouri S&T Police at (573) 341-4300 or call 911
  2. Call Student Well-Being at 573.341.4211 
  3. Text, call, or chat with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or visiting missouri988.org
  • Call the Missouri S&T Police at 573.341.4300 or call 911
    • Immediate danger to life of self or others. Missouri S&T Police will consult with a licensed counselor or connect individuals to resources below.
  • Call or Text the Crisis and Suicide Lifeline at 988
  • Contact the Rolla Behavioral Health Center at 833.356.2427
    • Or visit 1450 East 10th Street, Rolla, MO 65402
  • Call the Compass Health Hotline at 888.237.4567
  • Call the Phelps Health Hospital Emergency Department at 573.458.7800
    • Or visit 1000 W. 10th St., Rolla, MO
  • Call RAINN - Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network at 1.800.656.4673
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or chat on thehotline.org

Submit a UCARE referral if you need support or are concerned about another student. Referrals can be submitted anonymously, and a trained case manager will follow up as appropriate.

UCARE is NOT an emergency response resource and should NOT replace calling 911. 

For Faculty & Staff:

Faculty and staff play an important role in supporting student well-being. You don't need to have all the answers—simply noticing when something seems wrong, starting a caring conversation, and connecting students with the appropriate resources can make a meaningful difference. 

Speak with the student in a private, safe location. Share specific observations without making assumptions and ask how they are doing.

Example:
"I've noticed you seem quieter than usual lately, and I wanted to check in. How are you doing?"

Listen without judgment or minimizing their concerns. Use the V-A-R approach:

  • Validate their feelings: "That sounds really difficult."
  • Appreciate their willingness to share: "Thank you for telling me."
  • Refer them to appropriate campus resources: "Let's connect you with someone who can help."

Stay with the student while helping them access support whenever possible. If you believe the student is at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, take all statements seriously, remain with them, and contact emergency services or the appropriate campus crisis resource immediately.

Submit a UCARE referral so trained university staff can connect with the student, assess their needs, and provide ongoing support and follow-up as appropriate.