If you or someone you know is in immediate distress, please call 911. If you're unsure if it is an emergency, use this decision tree.
Please do not hesitate to use or share the resources below when you feel you or someone you know needs help.
Emergency Resources:
These resources include the The Ohio State University Emergency Department and hotlines to call for help. Some also offer chat services.
- Ohio State Emergency Room Department: 614-293-8333, 410 W. 10th Avenue
- Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO): 614-294-7867 or 1-866-862-7286
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (chat available)
- OhioHealth Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO): 614-267-7020
- Text Crisis Line: Text “HOME”, “START”, or “HELLO” to 741-741
- Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
- Trevor Project: 1-866-468-7386
Ohio State Resources for Undergraduate Students
Academic Resources:
- Dennis Learning Center: 614-688-4011, support for test anxiety and related challenges.
- Student Advocacy Center: 614-292-1111, confidential resource.
- The Reid Family Career Closet is a free resource you can access if you need appropriate professional attire for conferences or interviews.
Counseling Resources:
- Counseling and Consultation Service: 614-292-5766
- Appointments made after a phone screening
- Emergency appointments (typically within 24-48 hours)
- Group Therapy: free and open to enrolled students
- Self Help Resources
- Resources for Instructors, Faculty, and Staff
- Department of Psychology’s Psychological Services Center (free for adults in Central Ohio)
- Education Human Ecology’s Stress Management and Resiliency Training Lab (SMART)
- Collegiate Recovery Community
- OSU Counseling and Consultation Service’s Community Provider Database
- Student Advocacy Center: 614-292-1111, confidential resource.
Food Security:
- Buckeye Food Alliance – Student Food Pantry
- Any student with a valid BuckID is eligible to use the Buckeye Food Alliance pantry to access free food and personal care items. Most students go once a week. You will need to place an order and schedule an appointment to access the food pantry. Please note that all orders must be placed at least 4 hours ahead of the time that you want to pick up and cannot be placed more than 48 hours in advance.
- The Buckeye Food Alliance is located in the MSRC (Monda Student Resource Center): Younkin Success Center, 1640 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
- While classes are in session, the food pantry operates 5 days per week. During breaks, the pantry may still available, but hours are adjusted. The food pantry is closed anytime university offices are closed.
- Knowlton Food Pantry
- The Knowlton Food Pantry offers quick snacks and easy meals for any OSU students. Students do not need to sign up or request assistance and can simply drop by 24 hours a day and take what is needed.
- The Knowlton Food Pantry is located in Knowlton Hall: 275 West Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Located between Student Services and the Banvard Gallery on the first floor of Knowlton Hall.
Legal Support:
- Student Legal Resources: Requires the payment of the annual student fee to access legal resources.
- Student Advocacy Center: 614-292-1111, confidential resource.
Student Health:
- Student Health Insurance (SHI):
- Healthiest You: 24/7 access to licensed medical doctor regarding diagnosis and treatment of many illnesses.
- Students may get appointments with mental health professionals through off-campus resources, check the Membership Booklet to determine your copay.
- Better Help: Confidential virtual counseling service providing access to psychologists and phone, video, text options.
- Student Wellness Center