- Call Counseling and Psychological Services at 740.593.1616
- After business hours and on weekends or holidays, press 1 to speak with a counselor.
- Drop-In at Hudson Health Center, 3rd Floor, during the week (M-F) between 9:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
- Let's Talk Hours: During the fall and spring semesters, drop-in at the Living Learning Center, Room 160, Sunday to Friday between 5-10 p.m.
- Crisis Lifelines and text lines
Crisis & Emergency Support
Crisis & Emergency Support
Get Emergency Support
An emergency is a life-threatening situation where immediate response from medics or law enforcement is needed. Examples may include someone actively trying to harm themselves or others, self-injury requiring medical attention, hearing voices or experiencing hallucinations, or apparent drug overdose.
- If you or someone you know is an imminent danger to themselves or someone else, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
- If you are on Athens Campus, call OUPD 3.1911 (740.593.1911).
Get Urgent Assistance
A mental health crisis is a non-life threatening, but serious, situation that may require urgent assistance. Examples of a crisis may include thoughts of or talking about harming self or others, self-injury that does not require immediate medical attention, recent experience of threat to life or safety, overuse of alcohol or other drugs, and extreme mental health distress.
If you are experiencing acute distress or have an urgent need to speak with a mental health professional, review the information related to your campus/location.
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Athens Campus Students
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Regional Higer Education & OHIO Online Students
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Students Traveling Internationally
- International SOS is a premier global services provider the University contracts to provide assistance with medical emergencies, as well as personal, travel, legal and security issues.
- International Crisis Hotlines, Emergency Numbers and Online Chat Tools
Additional Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is an imminent danger to themselves or someone else, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. If you need urgent support, you can contact a support line.
| Resource Name | Phone Number | Text | Chat or Other Info |
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| Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | 988 | 988 | Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Chat |
| Military Veterans Crisis Line | 988 (Press 1) | 838255 | Military Veterans Crisis Line Chat |
| Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Spanish | 988 (Press 2) | 988 | Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Chat – Spanish |
| Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Hearing Loss | 988 | 988 | |
| Crisis Text Line* | Text 'HOME' or 'HOLA' to 741741 | Or use WhatsApp | |
| The Trevor Project (crisis intervention for LGBT youth ages 13-24) | 1.866.488.7386 | Text 'START' to 678678 | The Trevor Project Chat |
| Trans Lifeline | 1.877.565.8860 | ||
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1.800.799.7233 | Text 'START' to 88788 | National Domestic Violence Hotline Chat |
| Support for Survivors of Sexual Assault at Ohio University | 740.597.SAFE (7233) | ||
| Athens Community and southeastern Ohio hospitals or suicide hotlines |
Faculty and Staff Resources for Supporting Students
If a student is an imminent danger to themselves or someone else, call 911. If you are on Athens Campus, call the Ohio University Police Department at 740.593.1911.
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Supporting Students in Crisis and More
If you are concerned about a student in crisis, learn how to support them in person or remotely if they show signs of acute or mild distress. You can also consult with CPS to learn how to support a student, explore online resources, and see sample statements for course syllabi.
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CARE Team
Ohio University’s CARE Team, overseen by the Dean of Students, can help support students in crisis who may be at elevated risk of harming themselves or others. You can express your concerns about a student to the CARE Team via an online form, and the CARE Team will coordinate a timely response.
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Other Campus Safety Resources
Ohio University offers numerous resources, education, and initiatives to support safety on campus.