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Counseling and Psychological Services - Regional Higher Education and OHIO Online™ Services and Resources
Counseling Services Through BetterMynd
BetterMynd is an online therapy platform designed specifically for college students that offers eligible OHIO students 24/7 access to free and confidential mental health care from a network of licensed mental health counselors. As part of OHIO's partnership with BetterMynd, students have access to:
- 24/7 Crisis Support Line. Call anytime—day or night, weekends, holidays, and in between to connect with a licensed counselor for immediate support, emotional guidance, or crisis care.
- Scheduled Counseling (6 visits per year): Select the day, time, and mental health provider of your choice. Sessions are 50-minute live video sessions with licensed counselors from diverse backgrounds. These sessions are confidential and can take place anywhere students feel comfortable.
- Wellbeing Workshops: One-hour live psychoeducational group sessions designed to equip students with practical tools and strategies for mental health and personal development are led by licensed counselors. They complement individual counseling or can be attended as a standalone resource. Over 20 workshops are offered each month and students have unlimited access! Log in to the student dashboard to check upcoming topics.
Whether you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed, you can talk to a licensed provider to get the care you need via phone or secure video visits.
Who can use BetterMynd?
- You must be enrolled in the current semester for at least one program through:
- One of the Regional campuses
- OHIO Online™
- HCOM Dublin campus
- HCOM Cleveland campus
- HCOM Athens campus 3rd and 4th year students only
- 18yrs+
- High school graduate
How can I access BetterMynd?
Visit app.bettermynd.com/register and register with your OHIO email address. You can start visits from any web enabled device—smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop—anywhere in the United States.
How much does a visit cost?
BetterMynd Services are available at no cost to eligible Ohio University students.
Crisis Resources & Lifelines
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Online and Self-Help Resources
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Welltrack Boost
A self-guided, interactive online therapy program. Students can monitor their moods, learn how to manage anxious and depressive thoughts and behaviors, or hang out in the zen room.
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a useful practice for developing relaxation skills and a sense of inner harmony and well-being.
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Mental Health and Well-Being YouTube Playlists
View the mental health and well-being playlists curated by CPS to learn hands-on coping skills for challenging areas identified by college students.
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Resources Directory
Support can be accessed through resources compiled by mental health professionals, which includes a collection of community, national and self-guided tools.
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Search for a Provider
Counseling resources vary by campus, but you can find a provider in your area through Psychology Today's database of mental health professionals.
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ChillicotheLearn more about services and resources available at Ohio University's Chillicothe campus.
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DublinLearn more about services and resources available at Ohio University's Dublin campus.
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EasternLearn more about services and resources available at Ohio University's Eastern campus.
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GlobalLearn more about services and resources available to students studying abroad and traveling internationally.
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LancasterLearn more about services and resources available at Ohio University's Lancaster campus.
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SouthernLearn more about services and resources available at Ohio University's Southern campus.
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ZanesvilleLearn more about services and resources available at Ohio University's Zanesville campus.