As a student at OHIO's Southern 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BetterMynd 24/7 Crisis and Emotional Support Line | 1.844.287.6963 | Join BetterMynd for more resources |
| Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | You can also text 988 | |
| Crisis Hotline | Available 24/7 | |
| Crisis Text Line | 741741 | Available 24/7 and offers the ability to text instead of talk |
| 24-hour Crisis Line Servicing Lawrence, Scioto and Adams counties | 740.354.1010 or 1.855.382.1010 | |
| Pathways Crisis Hotline | 606.324.1141 | For Kentucky residents |
| Prestera Crisis Hotline | 1.800.642.3434 | For West Virginia residents |
| St. Mary's Medical Center Ironton - Emergency Department | 740.533.9710 | 1408 Campbell Dr., Ironton, OH |
| UK King's Daughters Emergency Department | 606.408.4000 | 2201 Lexington Ave., Ashland, KY |
| SOMC Emergency Room | 740.356.8240 | 1805 27th St., Portsmouth, OH |
| Envision - SOMC Emergency Department | 740.356.8165 | 1805 27th St., Portsmouth, OH |
Check out the Student Community Resource guide for a more comprehensive list of local and regional resources, including food, homelessness and housing, substance use disorder and more.
Student Community Resource Guide
The Southern 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.
The Student Community Resource Guide connects you with campus and local resources available for a variety of situations, including mental health, food services, homeless and housing, substance use disorder, and more.
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 Southern 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.
Phone: 740.533.4600
Email: oustudentservices@ohio.edu