Athens Campus Physical and Behavioral Health Resources
Student Support Services - Athens
Emergency/Crisis Help
In a medical emergency when a quick response is needed, call:
- Ohio University Police Department: 740.593.1911 or
- Athens Police Department: 911
OhioHealth Campus Care
OhioHealth Campus Care is Ohio University’s student health center – located in Hudson Health Center. They offer a wide range of health services tailored to the specific needs of Ohio University students, with the convenience of an on-campus location. All Ohio University undergraduate, graduate, and medical students who are enrolled for one or more credit hours are eligible, and students do not have to be enrolled in the University Student Health Insurance to use the services. Call 740.592.7100 to connect.
Emergency Care - OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital
740.593.5551, 55 Hospital Drive, Athens
Students requiring emergency medical services when OhioHealth Campus Care is closed are directed to the emergency room at the OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital. Hospitalization of student patients is provided at O’Bleness, southeastern Ohio’s leading health care service provider. They deliver quality care in a safe and compassionate environment. Their medical staff includes specialists who offer a wide range of outpatient services, surgical procedures, treatment options and therapies. They have deep roots in the community and an even deeper commitment to meeting the needs of those they serve.
If an emergency occurs, call the Athens County Emergency Medical Services (via 911). A fee is charged for ACEMS Services.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Medical school can be stressful, and balancing academic demands with relationships, family, and self-care can sometimes lead to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or burnout. While support from friends and family can be helpful, students may benefit from additional, confidential support. Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) is available at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine on the Athens campus to help students manage stress, navigate personal and relationship concerns, and develop greater balance and well-being. Students are encouraged to seek support whenever they need it.
Counseling:
- For counseling services, please call CPS at 740.593.1616 and identify yourself as an HCOM student. You can ask to be scheduled with Dr. Richa Bhatia, the embedded counselor with Athens HCOM who has an office in MEC and can see clients via Zoom if they are located within Ohio. You also have access to all counseling services at CPS and are not limited to working with Dr. Bhatia – you can request another counselor to be seen at Hudson Health Center 3rd Floor or via Zoom. CPS services are covered by the Wellbeing Fee ($45/semester).
- 24/7 Crisis Support:If you are experiencing acute distress or have an urgent need to speak with a counselor: Call CPS at 740.593.1616 (24/7). After business hours and on weekends or holidays, press 1 to speak with a counselor. Visit the Mental Health Crisis and Emergency Support page for additional crisis hotline and text lines.
- Drop-In Hours: CPS staff are available for same-day drop-in appointments with new or returning clients Monday through Friday from 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Hudson Health Center 3rd Floor or by calling 740.593.1616.
- Let's Talk: During the fall and spring semesters, students may drop-in at the Living Learning Center, Room 160, Sunday to Friday between 5-10 p.m. for Let's Talk Hours - no appointment necessary.
- BetterMynd is an online therapy platform available to Athens 3rd and 4th year students. The platform is designed specifically for college students and offers 24/7 access to free and confidential mental health care from a network of licensed mental health counselors. Join BetterMynd
Community Mental Health Services
Hopewell Health Centers
740.592.3091, 90 Hospital Drive, Athens
Hopewell Health Centers provides behavioral health care, including:
Outpatient Counseling Services
Diagnostic assessment, individual, group, family and marital counseling are available as needed. Services are designed to be brief and solution-focused. Their goal is to assist clients in identifying and mobilizing their own coping skills and natural supports, as well as learning new skills and ways of dealing with their environment. The goal of treatment is not solution of problems per se, but rather the enhancement and development of skills to enable the client to engage in effective problem-solving once out of the office. The projected length of treatment for most individuals is six sessions. They recognize, however, that not all situations lend themselves to brief treatment and attempt to provide appropriate and effective, as well as cost-effective, services to all individuals. HHC has counselors who are specially trained to deal with trauma, including physical and sexual abuse. Groups are also available to help clients develop skills in areas such as anger management, abuse recovery, relationships and coping skills.
Crisis Services
Crisis intervention and hospital prescreening services are available face-to-face or by phone (as appropriate) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Crisis Intervention Team workers evaluate individuals in psychiatric crisis and enable them to receive appropriate services (e.g., hospitalization, crisis residential services, CPST or outpatient counseling). Evaluation sites include agency facilities (during office hours) and local emergency rooms. CIT services can be accessed during work hours through the behavioral health clinic and 24/7 through the crisis services telephone line (1.888.475.8484 or in Athens 740.593.3344).
Psychology and Social Work Clinic
740.593.0902, 002 Porter Hall, Athens, PSWC@ohio.edu
The Psychology and Social Work Clinic at Ohio University offers an array of services to the university community, as well as to the larger community and region. The clinic provides services for children, adolescents and adults of all ages. It provides evidence-based treatments for concerns of depression, anxiety, ADHD, personality disorders, trauma/PTSD, OCD, disordered eating, insomnia, adjustment/transition and more.
Medical Student Assistance Program
The Medical Student Assistance Program (MSAP) is a committee of Heritage College staff and faculty dedicated to identifying, addressing and supporting students who experience impairment due to psychiatric illness, alcoholism and/or substance abuse. The committee is guided by humanitarian concerns and strives to support students and help them return to pre-impairment. MSAP promotes recovery and wellness rather than judgment and blame.
CARE Team
740.593.1800, 345 Baker University Center
Ohio University seeks to provide a safe and secure environment within which students can successfully pursue their academic and personal goals. Occasionally, students exhibit behavior or communicate in a fashion that raises concern – for the student’s welfare or for the welfare of others in the community. In order to best respond to such occurrences, the Office of the Dean of Students maintains and coordinates the activities of the CARE Team. The purpose of this committee is to ensure a timely and coordinated university response to students whose behavior is disruptive to others around the student by way of raising alarm, fear or other concern, or reflects a credible potential for harm to self or others.
Student Accessibility Services
740.593.2620, Alden Library, Suite 230, Athens, studentaccess@ohio.edu
The mission of Student Accessibility Services is to ensure equal opportunity and access for members of the Ohio University community. Central to this mission is the development of an academic environment that is accessible to all people without the need for adaptation. While working toward the goal of full inclusion, accommodations must still be provided on an individual basis.
Survivor Advocacy Program
740.597.SAFE (7233), Lindley Hall 038
The Survivor Advocacy Program’s mission is to provide confidential support and advocacy services to student survivors of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence and stalking. SAP works to increase student survivors’ access to support and resources through trauma-informed advocacy and empowerment.
Civil Rights Compliance
The Office of Civil Rights Compliance ensures that the university maintains an employment and educational environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. This office monitors the educational environment and workplace to stop, remediate and prevent discrimination on the basis of protected status. We make policy recommendations, offer training and provide avenues for the resolution of grievances that are based on protected status. This includes discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military services or veteran status, mental or physical disability or genetic information.
Ombudsperson
740.593.2627, 501 Baker Center
The organizational ombudsperson serves in a unique role within the university by assisting members of the university community with issues internal to Ohio University and in providing a proactive voice regarding issues that are arising throughout its various campuses. The Office of the Ombudsperson is a confidential service open to all students, employees, alumni, parents and community members at Ohio University. The overarching mission of this office is twofold: to ensure that every member of the university community receives equitable and fair treatment and due process, and to support and facilitate a positive working and learning environment.
Financial Emergencies
740.593.2160, Heritage College Student Affairs – Office of Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to assist students with financial questions and issues. Students who are experiencing financial crisis are encouraged to contact the Associate Director of Financial Aid, Wes Wilson.
For more information on Athens Student Support Services, please contact Ginny Cottrill.