Emergencies & Crisis

Mental Health Crisis Line: 573-882-6601

Call 24/7 to speak to an on-call clinician about crisis support and urgent concerns. This is available to anyone concerned about a Mizzou student.

On-Call Clinician at the Counseling Center

If you find that your usual ways of coping are not working or that you are unable to cope alone, students can walk into the Counseling Center during business hours for crisis support.

Nurse Advice Line: 573-882-7481

Call 24/7 to receive advice about how to care for an illness or injury at home or to receive guidance about whether and how soon you should see a health care provider.

Urgent Care

For an urgent, non-life-threatening health situation, check your insurance plan to find out which urgent care or quick care facility will be covered.

• The Mizzou Urgent Care  is located at 3916 S. Providence Road
• Mizzou Quick Care clinics are located in three Columbia Hy-Vee stores
• Other independently operated urgent care facilities are in Columbia

Emergency Department

Emergency departments see anyone of any age for emergencies. Emergency departments are always open. They may have longer wait times and cost more than other care options, but this is where to go in emergencies.

University Hospital’s Emergency Department’s number is 573-882-8091.

Police Department

The University of Missouri Police Department, Columbia Police Department and Boone County Sheriff’s Department have officers trained to respond to situations involving individuals who are experiencing a mental or emotional crisis.

If you become concerned about an individual and are unable to make direct contact with them, or they are in immediate risk of harm to themselves or others, officers are available to assist.

You can contact MUPD at 573-882-7201 on-campus or Boone County Joint Communications at 311 for off-campus to request an officer for assistance. Officers will make contact with the individual and conduct a brief assessment regarding their safety and provide necessary resources.

Interpersonal and Relationship Violence

The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center is available for crisis support Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Support can include emergent case management, resource referrals or medical support.