The Ohio State University at Marion

Counseling and Wellness Services

Services for students are available through telemental 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 Thomas (thomas.1159@osu.edu). If you are in crisis call 9-1-1. To speak to someone outside of normal office hours, students can reach the OSU 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.

Leslie Beary, MSW, LISW-S

Manager of Mental Health & Wellness Services
740-725-6349
beary.4@osu.edu

Leslie J. Beary is a Licensed Independent Social worker with Supervision Endorsement licensed through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Leslie earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh in 1995. She has worked extensively in community mental health, trauma and intervening with psychiatric crises. Leslie’s role on the Marion campus is to assist students with life’s challenges and foster wellness, leading to academic success.

Ellen Thomas, MS, LSW

Mental Health & Wellness Counselor
740-725-6056
thomas.1159@osu.edu

Ellen is a Licensed Social worker with 23 years of clinical experience. She loves working with college students and helping them address stress, challenges, and mental health symptoms in order to feel better sooner than later and improve functioning. She specializes in trauma treatment and believes that decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health is one of the best things you can do to help students reach out for help.

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

Check back soon for Autumn semester programming.

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.