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 immediately call (567) 661-7575, to contact the Department of Public Safety.

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 by calling (567) 661-7028 to schedule an appointment or in person during walk-in hours (Fall and 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

Call 988 or go to the 988 Lifeline – Suicide Hotline.

Crisis Text Line 741 741

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

Wood County – Mobile Crisis Unit, 24/7

Call (419) 502-HOPE (4673).

Hancock County – Family Resource Center of Northwest Ohio, Inc.

Call (419) 422-8616 or go to the Family Resource Center of Ohio.

National Sexual Assault Hotline

Call (800) 656-4673.

Talk Campus

Free 24/7 online mental health community to connect anonymously with other students and mental health professionals. Go to TalkCampus to sign up.

Zepf Center

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

When to Report a Situation

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 Owens Incident Reporting Form.

Online Mental Health Screening and Resources

Access and Information Regarding Community Resources

For housing, financial assistance, treatment and more:

Advising vs. Counseling Services

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

Owens Academic Advising

Contact Us

Counseling Services

We respond to student/staff inquiries within 24 hours of the request.

Sign up for Talk Campus for after-hours assistance. This free 24/7 online mental health community is your space for anonymous connection with other students and mental health professionals.

Toledo-area Campus:

  • Location: College Hall 124
  • View campus map (PDF)
  • Walk-in appointment hours:
    • Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

To schedule an appointment on the Toledo-area Campus, do either of the following:

Findlay-area Campus: Walk-in appointments are not available. To schedule an appointment at the Findlay-area Campus, do either of the following: