New leave available for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Effective, August 28, 2021, the University will provide employees (whether full-time or part-time) who themselves have been the victim of domestic or sexual violence, or who have a family or household member who has been the victim of domestic or sexual violence, with unpaid leave in accordance with the requirements of Mo. Rev. Stat. § 285.630. Please see policy 7.21 for further information.

Crisis support is also offered through our New Directions Employee Assistance program (EAP), which is free to University employees (both full and part time). You may log in online Using passcode “msu”. To reach the EAP support line, call 800-624-5544.

Mental Health counseling is a covered service under both our Base and Buy-up Health plans, visit the Mercy provider directory to find a participating provider. Magers Health and wellness center  has Psychiatrists and Psychologists available for scheduled appointments, 417-836-4000.

Feel safe on campus. Campus safety is available for you as well, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with services such as safe walk  and blue light telephones.

Need additional support? Local resources include:

Harmony House

• local: 417-864-7233
• Toll-Free: 800-831-6863

The Victim Center Crisis Response Line

• 417-864-7233

Greene County Family Justice Center

• 417-874-2600