- TalkNow: Via TimelyCare
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
- Military Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, (Press 1)
- Suicide Crisis Lifeline in Spanish: Dial 988, (Press 2)
- LGBT Youth Suicide Hotline: 1.866.488.7386
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.7233
- Support for survivors of sexual assault at Ohio University: 740.597.SAFE (7233)
Counseling and Psychological Services - Regional Higher Education and OHIO Online™ Services and Resources
Ohio University has contracted with TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being provider, to serve Regional Higher Education and OHIO Online™ students.
Through either a mobile app or your desktop, TimelyCare provides 24/7 access to virtual care from anywhere in the United States at no cost. Services include:
- TalkNow: 24/7, on demand emotional support.
- Scheduled Counseling: Select the day, time, and mental health provider of your choice (6 visits per year).
- Health Coaching: Support for developing healthy behaviors.
- Self-Care Content: 24/7 access to self-care tools and resources, such as meditation and yoga sessions, helpful videos, and short articles from experts.
Please register with your OHIO email address.
Regional Higher Education and OHIO Online™ students additionally have access to:
- Crisis services available to all
- Online and self-help resources: Online self-paced workshops, Togetherall, WellTrack, mindfulness resources, a resources directory, and a provider search
- Services and resources by campus
Crisis Services
If you, or someone you know, is an imminent danger to themselves or someone else, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
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Crisis Hotlines
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Crisis Textline
Text “HOME” to 741-741
Free, 24/7, ConfidentialCrisis Text Line serves anyone in any type of crisis, providing them access to free, 24/7 emotional support and information they need via the medium they already use and trust: text. Here’s how it works:
- Someone texts into Crisis Text Line anywhere, anytime, about any type of crisis.
- A live, trained specialist receives the text and responds quickly.
- The specialist helps the person stay safe and healthy with effective, secure counseling and referrals through text message using Crisis Text Line’s platform.
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Online Self-Paced WorkshopsCounseling and Psychological Services offers two, three-session workshops designed to support students struggling with anxiety and depression.
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TogetherallA free, online and anonymous community providing students a safe space to talk to their peers.
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WellTrackA 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.
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MindfulnessMindfulness is a useful practice for developing relaxation skills and a sense of inner harmony and well-being.
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Resources DirectorySupport can be accessed through resources compiled by mental health professionals, which includes a collection of community, national, and self-guided tools.
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Provider SearchCounseling resources vary by campus, but you can find a provider in your area through Psychology Today's database of mental health professionals.
Services and Resources by Campus
Explore the services and resources for each campus
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ChillicotheLearn more about services and resources available at Ohio University's Chillicothe campus.
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DublinLearn more about services and resources available at Ohio University's Dublin campus.
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EasternLearn more about services and resources available at Ohio University's Eastern campus.
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GlobalLearn more about services and resources available to students studying abroad and traveling internationally.
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LancasterLearn more about services and resources available at Ohio University's Lancaster campus.
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SouthernLearn more about services and resources available at Ohio University's Southern campus.
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ZanesvilleLearn more about services and resources available at Ohio University's Zanesville campus.