
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month 2025, the Office of Engagement, Discovery, and Global Education (EDGE) invites our academic community to reflect on the importance of mental well-being. We acknowledge that managing academic, professional, and personal responsibilities can be challenging at times.
Mental health is not a secondary concern—it is a foundation for thriving in both learning and life. At Ohio State, a wide range of confidential and accessible support services are available for both students and faculty/staff. We encourage you to explore the many resources listed below and to share them with peers and colleagues who may benefit.
Taking care of your mental health is not a sign of weakness, but a powerful step toward resilience, clarity, and growth.
Mental Health and Wellness Resources at Ohio State
For Students
- Buckeye Peer Access Line (PAL): https://u.osu.edu/studentwellnesscenter/programs-and-services/peer-access-line/
- Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS): https://ccs.osu.edu/
- Department of Psychology’s Psychological Services Center: https://psychology.osu.edu/psychological-services-center
- EHE Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) Lab: https://u.osu.edu/smartlab/
- Collegiate Recovery Community: https://swc.osu.edu/services/collegiate-recovery-community
- Student Health Insurance: https://shi.osu.edu/shi-benefits-plan
- Student Advocacy Center: https://advocacy.osu.edu/
- Student Legal Services: https://studentlegal.osu.edu/
- Student Wellness Center: https://swc.osu.edu/
- Dennis Learning Center: https://dennislearningcenter.osu.edu/
- Multicultural Center: https://newark.osu.edu/office-student-life/multicultural-affairs
- OUAB Grad/Prof: https://ouab.osu.edu/grad-prof
For Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Associates
- Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS): https://ccs.osu.edu/
- Department of Psychology’s Psychological Services Center: https://psychology.osu.edu/psychological-services-center
- EHE Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) Lab: https://u.osu.edu/smartlab/
- Multicultural Center: https://newark.osu.edu/office-student-life/multicultural-affairs
- Ohio State Employee Assistance Program (EAP): https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/eap/
- Couples and Family Therapy Clinic: https://cftc.ehe.osu.edu/
Emergency and Crisis Resources (Available to All)
- Ohio State Emergency Department: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/emergency-trauma
- Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO): https://bravo.equitashealth.com/
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
- OhioHealth Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO): https://www.ohiohealth.com/locations/hospitals/riverside-methodist-hospital/services/sexual-assault-response-network-of-central-ohio-sarnco/
- Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/
- The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
- Text Crisis Line: Text “HOME”, “START”, or “HELLO” to 741-741