As a student at OHIO's Lancaster Campus, you have access to multiple resources and services to support your mental health and well-being. We understand that life can bring challenges, and our goal is to provide safe, supportive ways for you to work through them.
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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.
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 | 1.844.287.6963 | Join BetterMynd for more resources | Crisis & Emergency Support |
| Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | You can also text 988 | Crisis & Emergency Support | |
| Crisis Hotline | Available 24/7 | Crisis & Emergency Support | |
| Crisis Text Line | 741741 | Available 24/7 and offers the ability to text instead of talk | Crisis & Emergency Support |
| Fairfield County Mental Health Services Crisis Line | 740.687.8255 | Available 24/7 | Crisis & Emergency Support |
| Fairfield County 2-1-1 Mental Health Crisis Line | 211 740.687.8255 1.855.431.0803 | Available 24/7 | Crisis & Emergency Support |
| Adena Fairfield Medical Center Emergency Department | Multiple Locations Available | Crisis & Emergency Support | |
| Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline | 844.644.6435 | Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence | |
| Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence | Offers online sexual violence resources. | Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence |
The Lancaster 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 Guidestone Counselor
General Contact Email: oulcounseling@ohio.edu
Email: kaylib.youngargyle@ohioguidestone.org
Phone: 614.806.2767
Located conveniently in Lancaster's Student Services Suite (Room 314), Counseling Services is here to provide mental health counseling and well-being support to you on your journey through college and beyond.
Note: One-on-one mental health counseling sessions are for currently enrolled students. Students will need to show their OHIO ID when they visit for walk-in counseling services.
Walk in during office hours to speak the the counselor or make an appointment.
If you need to schedule an appointment or meeting outside of office hours, please contact Kaylib Young-Argyle by sending an email or calling 614.806.2767.
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 Lancaster Campus, 18 years+ old 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.
Office Hours: M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 740.654.6711
Text: 740.204.7178
Email: lancaster@ohio.edu