Talking openly about suicide, or talking indirectly about "wanting out" or "ending it all"
Expressing a sense of hopelessness
Withdrawing from friends and social activities
Taking unnecessary or life threatening risks
Giving away of personal possessions
Losing interest in personal appearance
Increasing use of alcohol or drugs
Having attempted suicide in the past
Assistance from a mental health professional is needed if experiencing any of the above symptoms.
If you have an emergency during office hours, call 405-208-7901. If you have an emergency after hours, please contact the OCU Police Department at 405-208-5911.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.