Help

>> back to top

How Can an Academic Advisor Help?

The following scenarios demonstrate the many ways in which your academic advisor can help you sort through any academic issues you might encounter at Ohio State:

Steven, a sophomore majoring in History, is getting ready to register for his fall quarter classes. Lat night, one of his suite mates mentioned that he had taken Yiddish 367 in the spring and really liked it. Hence, Steven wants to register for it for the fall, but he isn't sure what requirement Yiddish 367 would fulfill and whether or not he's already taken a class that meets that requirement.

By meeting with his advisor, Steven will be able to find out whether or not the courses he wants to take in the fall will satisfy his degree requirements. In addition, he'll find out what other requirements he still has to fulfill, as well as classes he can take that will satisfy them.

After researching section days and times for the classes Mary wants to take next quarter, she's finally ready to register. After logging onto http://buckeyelink.osu.edu/ and clicking on the registration link, however, she receives a notification that she is unable to schedule due to a hold that has been placed on her registration. Confused and upset, she wonders, "What is going on here?!"

Mary's advisor can help her with any problems, like registration holds, that she may encounter while registering for courses.

When John started college, he was sure that he wanted to study English/Journalism to become either a newspaper or a magazine columnist. After two quarters of coursework, though, he's starting to feel like this major wasn't what he expected, and although he really enjoyed the math class he took last quarter, he doesn't think he wants to be a math major, but perhaps there is a way to combine his interest in Math and English, he wonders.

An advisor can help John figure out which major program would be most congruent with his abilities and interests and give him direction in declaring and starting that major.

Whatever your academic question or problem may be, your academic advisor can help!

Nikki Herbert, M.A., LPC
Academic Counselor and Staff Assistant
College of Pharmacy

Brian Borchers
Academic Advisor
Fisher College of Business

>> back to top

Columbus Campus Resources

  • Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS) provides confidential counseling and consultation services for enrolled OSU students and their spouses/partners. These services are primarily time limited and include developmental, preventive and educational services, as well as assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. All staff members are licensed professionals or professionals in training. Staff members are trained to address all aspects of student life, including suicidal ideation and behavior. CCS services include: individual, couples, and group counseling; psychiatric services; crisis intervention; consultation services for students; psycho-educational programming; and self-help information. CCS has a strong commitment to meeting the needs of diverse people and creating a welcoming environment.
  • The Student Wellness Center (SWC) has provided leadership in campus wellness and health promotion initiatives for the past 10 years. SWC programs and services are designed to improve the health, safety and lifelong wellness of OSU students. SWC is housed in the new, state-of-the-art Student Recreational Facility, which opened in 2006.
  • The Student Health Center provides a variety of health care services to students on the Columbus campus. The mission of the Center is to enhance the academic success of OSU students by providing high quality and accessible medical care and promoting healthier lifestyles that enable them to achieve and maintain lifelong health and well-being. All OSU students are eligible to use the Center, regardless of health insurance coverage.
  • The Student Advocacy Center helps students navigate their time at OSU by answering students' questions, directing students to appropriate staff and departments, and by giving students general guidance on university policies and procedures. Its purpose is to empower students to overcome obstacles to their growth both inside and outside the classroom, and to help them maximize their educational experience while pursuing their degrees at The Ohio State University.
  • The Anxiety and Stress Disorders Clinic at the Ohio State University is committed to the development and provision of state-of-the-art treatments for individuals suffering from anxiety-related problems. Guided by over a decade of research into the nature and causes of anxiety, the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Clinic provides only empirically validated treatment. The Clinic's mission involves the prevention and amelioration of anxiety-related pathology for central Ohio and beyond. The Clinic also serves as a training site for the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. Insurance is accepted and fees for treatment are on a sliding scale.
  • The Couple and Family Therapy Clinic (CFT) serves students, faculty and staff of the University, as well as the greater Columbus community. The CFT program at OSU is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, a division of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. The clinical staff provides therapy addressing a variety of individual, relational, and family concerns, including addictions, relationship concerns, domestic violence, family stress and eating disorders, using a sliding fee scale.
  • University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (available to faculty and staff and their families) UFSAP is a confidential counseling service for OSU employees and their families experiencing some form of personal or work related distress that can interfere with work performance. All UFSAP counselors are independently licensed behavioral health professionals with years of experience and a commitment to the university community. Please call 293-2442 to make an appointment.
  • OSU Psychological Services Center (292-2059) The Psychological Services Center is the Psychology Department's outpatient clinic for adults, children, and families seeking psychological assessment and psychotherapy. Appointments for individual, family, or group therapy for children and adults are available.
  • The Emergency Department at the OSU Medical Center provides comprehensive emergency services, including Level I trauma care round-the-clock, seven days a week. Staffed by board-certified attending staff and emergency medicine specialty residents, the department offers expert care for emergency conditions. The emergency staff is backed up by in-house specialists in all of the disciplines required for comprehensive emergency care.
  • The Ohio State University Police Division As an important element of the academic community, the OSU Police Division is committed to providing a service for students, faculty, staff and visitors. University Police personnel are highly trained, proud professionals dedicated to serving the Ohio State Community. If you need to report an emergency, dial 9-1-1. Otherwise, please contact us at (614) 292-2121.
  • The Psychiatry Department and Harding Hospital at the OSU Medical Center provides comprehensive psychiatric services, including psychological, behavioral and psychopharmacological (drug) treatment. Staffed by board-certified attending physicians, psychiatry specialty residents, psychologists, and clinical social workers, the department offers expert care for mental health conditions.
  • The Office for Disability Services (ODS) coordinates support services and programs that enable equal access to a quality education for all OSU students. ODS offers a wide variety of legally mandated services to students with documented disabilities, including psychiatric disabilities. Contact an ODS counselor at (614) 292-3307 or TDD (614) 292-0901 for more information.

Locations of Campus Resources

Student Wellness Center
Room B130 RPAC
337 W. 17th Avenue
Columbus Oh 43210

Student Health Center
1875 Millikin Road
Columbus, OH 43210

Anxiety and Stress Disorders Clinic
225 Psychology Building
1835 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

Ohio State University Police Division
Michael Blankenship Hall
901 Woody Hayes Dr.
Columbus, OH 43210

Office for Disability Services
150 Pomerene Hall
1760 Neil Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43210

Counseling and Consultation Service
4th Floor
Younkin Success Center
1640 Neil Avenue
(Just South of 11th Avenue)

Department of Psychiatry / Harding Hospital
1670 Upham Drive
Columbus, OH 43210

Emergency Department
University Hospital
1654 Upham Drive
Columbus, OH 43210

Couple and Family Therapy Clinic
The Couple and Family Therapy Clinic is located in Mount Hall on the West Campus of the Ohio State University in the 012 Suite. Mount Hall is located on Carmack Road, near the intersection of Lane Ave. and Kenny Rd.

>> back to top

Mansfield Campus Resources

Blake Wagner, Ph.D.
If your student needs someone to talk to about personal issues, counseling help is available for free on campus. Blake Wagner, PhD, a clinical psychologist, and a counselor from New Directions, hold office hours on campus each week. Dr. Wagner and the counselor are available to consult with students regarding personal and interpersonal matters of a psychological/emotional nature. They can also refer students to other area providers and resources for further assistance. Students may make campus appointments with Dr. Wagner or the counselor by calling his private office number at (419) 529-9941. This line is answered 24/7/365. Students needing an urgent consultation with Dr. Wagner may call (419) 529-9941,.

Campus Security
(419) 755-4218

Michelle McLane
Disability Services
(419) 755-4304

Community Resources

Students needing help but who do not have a regular counselor or other service provider can also call The Center for Individual and Family Services (The Center) at (419) 756-1717 (www.richlandthecenter.com) or Family Life Counseling & Psychiatric Services (FLCPS) at (419) 747-9969. Both can work out a sliding scale for those students who have difficulty paying for services.

Crisis Help Line
(419) 522-HELP (4357).

MedCentral Health System
Emergency Department: (419) 526-8100
Behavioral Health Services: (419) 526-8389

Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board
(419) 774-5811
www.richlandmentalhealth.org

NAMI Richland County
(614) 224-2700
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families dealing with mental illness.

>> back to top

Marion Campus Resources

Dan Ward Counseling Group
264 S Main St.
Marion, Ohio 43302
(740) 387-2027
10 Free Counseling Sessions each academic year
Insurances accepted

Younkin Success Center
1640 Neil Ave., 4th Floor
Columbus, Ohio
(614) 292-5766
10 Free Counseling Sessions each academic year with OSU health plan
Insurances accepted

Student Affairs Office
Maynard Hall Suite 100
Marion, Ohio 43302
(740) 725-6273

Safety and Security Office
Morrill Hall Room 140
Marion, Ohio 43302
(740) 725-6222

Off Campus Resources

Marion County Sheriff 911
24 Hour Help Line:
1 (800) 784-2433 or 1 (800) 273-8255
Helpline of Morrow and Delaware County 24 Hour Help Line:
(740) 369-3316
(419) 947-2520
1 (800) 684-2324

>> back to top

Newark Campus Resources

Counseling Services
Hopewell 61 (office will be moved to the Warner Center Fall of 2008)
1779 University Drive
Newark, Ohio 43055

Office for Disability Services
Hopewell 53 (office will be moved to the Warner Center Fall of 2008)
1779 University Drive
Newark, Ohio 43055

>> back to top

Columbus Community Resources

  • Mental Health America of Franklin County (614) 221-1441 is an affiliate of the National Mental Health Association. MHAFC the only organization in Franklin County whose mission is to educate the public about mental health and mental illness. Provides confidential online mental health screenings, information on local programs and conferences, a local agency directory, and mental health policy information. MHAFC provides support groups for depression and an omsbudsman service.
  • Franklin County Suicide Prevention Services at North Central Mental Health provides crisis support to teens, adults, and older adults through telephone hotlines. If you are thinking about harming yourself or others, or if you are concerned about someone else, please call (614) 221-5445.
  • Alcohol, Drug And Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of Franklin County provides information and support to residents of Franklin County. ADAMH funds, evaluates and plans for the necessary services in our community then purchases care from community experts. We do not provide any direct service, but instead contract with more than 40 local agencies. These community not-for-profit agencies provide quality mental health and alcohol/drug addiction treatment services on a sliding scale fee, so that regardless of income, you can receive the help you need. NetCare Access is ADAMH's Front Door to Care. If you need immediate help, call 276-CARE and someone will connect you to the appropriate ADAMH network agency.
  • The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (614) 688-4480 is a prevention, education and resource organization. The OSPF website provides links to resources, reading materials, and support services. The site also features an interactive map showing every county that has a suicide prevention coalition.
  • Netcare Corporation (614) 276-CARE provides a wide variety of specialized services to the community including crisis intervention and stabilization, medication management, and mental health or drug and alcohol assessments. These services are provided for children, adolescents, adults and older adults who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse disorder. Once Netcare provides these initial crisis intervention or assessment services the client will be referred, by a Netcare employee, to other local agencies for follow-up and/or long term, therapeutic treatment services. Netcare is staffed with skilled, experienced and compassionate physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, counselors, mental health technicians and other professionals. Netcare’s specialized services are available to anyone, regardless of the ability to pay. NetCare is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle your confidential needs.
  • The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Ohio was created in 1982 by a small group of family members to provide mutual support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by serious brain disorders. The local affiliate, NAMI Franklin County, plays an active role providing support, education, and advocacy on a local level. They operate support groups to let people know they are not alone and to be there with information and support when needed, and speak publicly to educate others about brain disorders. They provide Family to Family education courses. They advocate for effective and timely services from their local service providers, and they offer hope to those suffering from the effects of mental illness and their families.
  • North Central Mental Health Services (614) 299-6600 as a resource. The description can read, "North Central Mental Health Services is a comprehensive, community-based mental health and recovery agency. We serve all age groups from young children to older adults and treat children, adults and families."
  • CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence 224-4663 This agency provides shelter services. The hotline can provide support, information and can begin intake for the shelter services.
  • Sexual Assault Response Network of Ohio (SARNCO) 267-7020 ARNCO offers a 24-hour rape hotline that provides anonymous support and information.
  • Vet Center Readjustment Counseling Center: 257-5550 The following services are free to eligible veterans and their families: individual readjustment counseling, group readjustment counseling, sexual trauma counseling, referral for benefits assistance, liaison with community agencies, marital and family counseling, substance abuse information and referral, community education, job counseling referral, and help for homeless veterans. Services are located in the Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Clinic on Spruce Street.
>> back to top