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Suicidal Ideation

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Signs of Suicide

  • 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.

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