College can be challenging — especially for first-generation students, who make up over 51% of OHIO Eastern's student body. Balancing academics, social life, and work can take a toll, and accessing mental health care in Southeastern Ohio can be difficult due to limited services and long wait times.
Eastern Cares is an initiative at OHIO Eastern that bridges the gap by providing accessible, stigma-free support, fostering open conversations, and ensuring students get the help they need to succeed.
Eastern Cares is committed to:
We are proud to collaborate with:
The Eastern Cares initiative supports:
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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.
For assistance that does not require immediate emergency care, contact one of the resources listed in the table.
| Resource Name | Phone Number | Address or Other Info | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetterMynd 24/7 Crisis and Emotional Support Line | 844.287.6963 | Join BetterMynd for more resources | Crisis & Emergency Support |
| Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | You can also text 988 or chat online | Crisis & Emergency Support | |
| The Trevor Project (LGBT Crisis Services) | 866.488.7386 | Text 'START' to 678678 Crisis Text Line Chat or use WhatsApp | Crisis & Emergency Support |
| Trans Lifeline | 877.565.8860 | Crisis & Emergency Support | |
| Tri-County Help Center | 800.695.1639 | 104 1/2 North Marietta Street St. Clairsville, OH 43950 | Crisis & Emergency Support |
| WVU Barnesville Medical – Emergency | 740.425.3941 | Crisis & Emergency Support | |
| WVU Harrison Community Hospital Emergency Department | 740. 942.6210 | Crisis & Emergency Support | |
| WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital Emergency Department | 304. 843.3313 | Crisis & Emergency Support | |
| OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center | 740.439.8000 | Crisis & Emergency Support | |
| Trinity Medical Center West Emergency | 740.264.8000 | Crisis & Emergency Support | |
| Trinity Health St. Clairsville Neighborhood Hospital | 740.461.6600 | Crisis & Emergency Support | |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 800.799.7233 | Text 'START' to 88788 or National Domestic Violence Chat | Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence |
| Upper Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center | Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence | ||
| Coleman Health Services | 740.996.7100 | 740 North Sixth Avenue Steubenville, OH 43952 | Mental Health Services |
| Coleman Health Services Mobile Response and Stabilization Services | 888.418.6777 | Non-Emergency Number: 740.996.7100 | Mental Health Services |
| Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Solutions | 855.692.7247 | Locations in Barnesville and Cambridge | Mental Health Services |
| Access Ohio | 740.609.3051 | 500 Mackey Avenue, Martins Ferry, OH 43935 | Mental Health Services |
| Family Recovery Center | 740.283.4946 | 1010 North Sixth Street Steubenville, OH 43952 | Substance Use Services |
| Southeast Healthcare Services | 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1.800.354.4357 | 68353 Bannock Road St. Clairsville, OH 43950 |
The Eastern Campus CARE Team can help support students in crisis who may be at a higher risk of harming themselves or others. The CARE Team does not provide mental health services, but they do offer resources and referrals to faculty, staff and students.
OHIO's Counseling and Psychological Services offers a variety of counseling and self-help resources for Regional Higher Education and OHIO Online students. Learn more about all of the resources available to you.
Ohio University Eastern partners with Tri-County Help Center (TCHC) to provide mental health support, education and resources for students. During the 2026-2027 academic year, TCHC provides:
Tri-County Help Center
104 1/2 North Marietta Street
St. Clairsville, OH 43950
tricountyhelp.org
24/7 Crisis Line: 740.695.5441
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. You are eligible to use BetterMynd if you are enrolled in at least one program at the Eastern Campus, 18 years+ and a high school graduate.
As part of OHIO's partnership with BetterMynd, students have access to:
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.
As a student at Ohio University, you have free and confidential access to Togetherall, a free, online community and safe place to support your mental health 24/7. Learn more about Togetherall.
OHIO's Counseling and Psychological Services website offers resources compiled by mental health professionals, which includes a collection of community, national and self-guided tools.
Reach out to the Student Services Office if you have questions or you're not sure where to begin.
Phone 1: 740.699.2536
Phone 2: 740.695.1720
Email: eastern@ohio.edu