Emergency/Crisis Help
Occasionally students encounter emergency or crisis situations while at Ohio University. Some of these situations might include (but are not limited to): The death of a family member, a serious accident, physical or mental illness that requires hospitalization, sexual assault or other situations that would cause a student to leave campus for a temporary or extended period of time. In situations like these, feel free to call our office at 740-593-1800 and we can provide you with resources to help.
If you are looking immediately for a response to a specific crisis, the following resources may be helpful:
Report an Emergency | Dial 911 |
Report a crime that occurred on campus | Call Ohio University Police at (740) 593-1911 |
Report a crime that occurred off campus | Call Athens Police at (740) 592-3313 |
Report discrimination or harassment, including sexual assault |
University Equity and Civil Rights Compliance |
Reach a counselor or therapist | Call Counseling & Psychological Services at (740) 593-1616 |
Report or talk about a student incident but I'm not sure who to call | Contact Office of the Dean of Students at (740) 593-1800 |
Need help with academically-related conflict | Contact University Ombudsperson, 501 Baker University Center (740) 593-2627 |
Need emergency transport to hospital | Call 911 or Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service (740) 593-7029 |
Need emergency medical care |
Call 911 OR Go to O'Bleness Hospital Emergency Room |
Need non-emergency medical care |
Visit Campus Care at Hudson Hall or call at (740) 593-1660. For after hours: Holzer Clinic Urgent Care OR UMA Express Care |
Withdraw from the University |
Contact your college office. AND If you live in a residence hall, contact your Resident Director. |