Your time at SFCC can be the best time of your life. It can also be stressful – whether it’s prepping for your first test, living with a new roommate, waiting for grades, or dealing with issues outside of the classroom that involve partners, family and friends.
If it ever feels like too much – know that you’re not alone and that we care about helping you find help. SFCC Cares includes resources on and off campus that can help you with stress, anxiety and life-threatening situations.
How to Get Help
For Immediate Help
If you need immediate help when you’re on campus, call 911 or the college emergency number at extension 7110 or (660) 596-7110 where you’ll reach the college’s full-time Campus Resource Deputy located on the Sedalia campus.
Community Resources
- Sedalia Police Department (660) 827-3000, 200 South Osage, Sedalia, Missouri
- Bothwell Regional Health Center (660) 826-8833, 601 E. 14th St., Sedalia Missouri
Crisis and Suicide Hotlines
Local and Regional
- Mid-Missouri Crisis Hotline – (800) 445-5035
- Veteran Suicide Prevention Lifeline – (800) 273-8255, ext. 1
- The Trevor Lifeline – (866) 4U-TREVOR (866) 488-7386
National
- Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. (This is the new three-digit number to access help, but the previous number (800) 273-TALK (8255) also works.)
- Crisis Line – (800) 833-3915
- Get Help Now – (800) 999-9999
- LGBTQ Helpline – (866) 488-7386
Suicide Prevention Websites
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center
- United States National Suicide and Crisis Hotlines
Substance abuse and addiction
Awareness Programming
Student Activities hosts awareness and prevention programs each year focused on issues that are important to our students and our community. Guest speakers, movie screenings, events and resources may include topics like addiction support, violence prevention, personal safety and much more. Check the SFCC Event Calendar for details.
Suicide Warning Signs
Any of the following could be potential warning signs for suicide:
- Excessive sadness or moodiness
- Hopelessness
- Sleep problems
- Withdrawal
- Changes in personality and/or appearance
- Dangerous or self-harmful behavior
- Recent trauma or life crisis
- Making preparations: Often, a person considering suicide will begin to put his or her personal business in order. This might include visiting friends and family members or giving away personal possessions.
Reporting a Concern or Incident
If you have a concern or need to report an incident that impacts the welfare of the campus community, use the Report a Concern or Incident form to complete a confidential incident report. The information will be sent to the appropriate office for follow up. Submissions can be anonymous; however, it could hinder the college’s ability to effectively investigate and/or respond to the situation.
SFCC Student Health Care Option
As a result of a collaboration between State Fair Community College and Katy Trail Community Health (KTCH), students may request a same-day or next-day office appointment at KTCH.
Call (660) 530-5831 or stop by the Student Services Office in the Hopkins Building on the Sedalia campus for details. KTCH accepts private insurance, Medicaid and offers income-based sliding fee scale.
