Information for Students


Counseling Services is available to assist you in resolving personal difficulties to help promote both personal and academic development.

If you are experiencing thoughts to harm yourself or others or are concerned for the safety of others please contact the Department of Public Safety immediately at (567) 661-7575 .

Hours, location and contact information >>

All students who are currently enrolled in six or more credit hours are eligible for Counseling Services. There is no charge for Counseling Services.

Students can contact Counseling Services at (567) 661-7028 to schedule an appointment or in person during walk-in hours (Fall & Spring Semesters only). Students may also contact Counseling Services for consultation as needed regarding personal concerns or concerns regarding peers.

Emergency and Crisis Contacts:

Suicide Prevention Lifeline  988
Dial 988 or go to https://988lifeline.org/.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
(800) 273-TALK (8255) or go to http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Crisis Text Line 741 741
Throughout Ohio, you can text the keyword “4hope” to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor.

Wood County – Mobile Crisis Unit, 24/7
Dial (419) 502-HOPE (4673).

Hancock County – Family Resource Center of Northwest Ohio, Inc. 
Dial (419) 422-8616 or go to http://www.frcohio.com/.

National Sexual Assault Hotline
Dial (800) 656-4673.

Zepf Center
(419) 904-2273 or go to https://www.zepfcenter.org/.
Note: Lucas County – Rescue Mental Health Services has closed. Please see the Zepf Center contact above.

Students, Faculty, Staff, and other members of the campus community are encouraged to report situations that may be in conflict with established standards of behavior as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, or if members of the campus community are exhibiting concerning behavior that may result in harmful, threatening, or disruptive conduct by using the Incident Reporting Form found at https://publicdocs.maxient.com/incidentreport.php?OwensCC.

Online Mental Health Screening and Resources:

For Veterans: Make the Connection
http://maketheconnection.net

Guide to College Student Mental Health 
https://www.learnpsychology.org/mental-health/

National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255) 
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Preventing Sexual Assault on Campus
http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/preventing-sexual-assault/
https://www.owens.edu/itsonus/

Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/

ULifeline.org
http://www.ulifeline.org/

Mental Well-Being (University of Chicago)
https://wellness.uchicago.edu/healthy-living/health-information/mental-well-being/

Access and information regarding community resources (i.e. housing, financial assistance, treatment):

*Advising vs. Counseling Services

Please see an advisor if you need help with course planning, recommendation, and selection, checking progress towards graduation, or transferring to another school.

https://www.owens.edu/advising/