Counseling and Wellness Services
Feel free to wear a mask to your appointment, if you are unwell please email us to reschedule your appointment
Services for students are available through tele-mental health appointments via Zoom and in-person. Mental health concerns or stressful events can lead to diminished academic performance or a reduction in the ability to function well. If you or a student you know is struggling with life on or off-campus, help is available by calling (740) 725-6349 or emailing Leslie Beary (beary.4@osu.edu) or Ellen Farrell (farrell.421@osu.edu). If you are in crisis call 9-1-1. To speak to someone outside of normal office hours, students can reach the Ohio State After-Hours Line at (614) 292-5766. Help is also available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling (800) 273-8255 or contacting Crisis Text Line by texting 4Hope to 741-741.
Preparing for a Healthy and Productive Semester:
The start of each semester is a transition for everyone, whether you are a returning student or new to our campus. Allow yourself time to acclimate and settle into a routine. Establishing a set schedule and following these tips will help you find a balance and manage the stress that goes along with being a college student.
- Set goals
- Get 7-9 hours of sleep per night
- Manage your time! Create a thorough schedule
- Exercise
- Make a new friend and connect with others on campus
- Know who you are and be true to yourself
Who is Eligible for Counseling and Wellness Services?
The Office of Counseling and Wellness is a resource that is available to all Ohio State University at Marion students. Services are free, confidential and easy to schedule. Common reasons students request services, include:
- Feeling stressed out or anxious
- Feeling down or depressed
- Relationship concerns
- Sleep problems
- To complete a wellness screening
- Past or current trauma experiences
- Sexual Orientation/Identification
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Suicidal thinking
- Struggles with time management
- Concerns about substance use
- Perfectionism
- Resource referrals
Scheduling an Appointment
The easiest way to schedule an appointment is to email Leslie (beary.4@osu.edu) or Ellen (thomas.1159@osu.edu). Every effort is made to have the student seen within a few days to a week of the initial contact. In the first appointment, students can expect to begin the conversation to discuss what is troubling them and explore ideas/treatment that will lead to a resolution. Students guide the process related to the frequency and duration of the counseling process.
Manager of Mental Health & Wellness Services |
Leslie Beary, MSW, LISW-S
Mental Health & Wellness Counselor |
Ellen Farrell, MS, LSW
Need Help Now? Crisis/Hotlines
OSU After Hours Hotline (8:00 pm - 8:00 am and weekends: (614) 292-5766. OSU students can speak to a license mental health counselor after hours to receive support, guidance and resources.
Crisis Text Line: Text 4HOPE to 741 741 and a trained crisis counselor will respond within 5 minutes via text message to assist you.
National Suicide Prevention LifeLife: Available 24/7 (800) 273-8255
Check Up from the Neck Up
Do you see any of the above symptoms in your functioning? Are there other areas that you would like to get more information or receive feedback about? Take our confidential, online, mental wellness screening here to get more information. It is quick, easy, and takes just a few minutes. After you complete it, feel free to contact our Counseling and Wellness Center to get any questions answered, or to schedule an appointment with us.
Complete an anonymous, online mental wellness screening.
Upcoming Events
November
22: 12:30 -1:30 pm, You’re Worth It! (Engage in Healthy Relationships), TBA
21, 28: 12:30 – 1:30 pm, MINDSTRONG Group, virtual (link sent upon registration)
28, 29, 30: DeStress Fest Activities (look for DeStress calendar)
30: 9:00-11:00 am, Grab & Go Healthy Breakfast, MSE
December
1, 5, 6, 7: DeStress Fest Activities (look for DeStress calendar)
SPRING SEMESTER OUTREACH EVENTS COMING SOON
For questions about any events or information regarding registration please contact Leslie Beary (beary.4@osu.edu) or Ellen Farrell (farrell.421@osu.edu).
Visit the new Exhale Room
Students can hop over to relax and have a few moments in their day to breathe in our Exhale Room! The Exhale Room is open 9 to 5 M-F and students are welcome to take a few minutes to enjoy aromatherapy, guided meditation, bean bag chairs and more! No reservation is needed, come check it out! Maynard 200C.
Veteran's Support
University Resources
Visit the Ohio State Marion Veteran's webpage
The Office for Military and Veteran's Services on the Columbus Campus
Veteran's Administration Resources
To enroll for VA Services:
1-888-615-9448
Chat online with a VA Counselor:
1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Online Resources
Consultation and Assessment Team (CAT)
Set to Go: Transition from High School to College
211marion.org or call 2-1-1
Information and referral to health & human
services in Marion County
Marion Campus Food Pantry
Organized and operated by the Buckeye Food Alliance student organization.
Hours of Operation:
Alber Student Center
Monday: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Connections Center, 143 Bryson Hall
Monday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
How to support the pantry with a Kroger Community Rewards Card
Please direct questions about the pantry to MRN-foodpantry@osu.edu
