Counseling Services

OWU Counseling Services strives to assist our diverse population of students through various challenges affecting their mental health and wellbeing. Through a spectrum of services ranging from individualized interventions to community-wide prevention, students can access the tools and knowledge necessary for continued growth, resilience, and wellness. Our services include time-limited counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, consultation, and outreach programming. 

If you have any questions, concerns, or interest in our services: Please contact us by phone or email (listed below). You are also welcome to walk into the office during business hours. For more information on next steps, visit our "How to Get Started" page. 

Along with our on-campus services, OWU also offers virtual access to 24/7 support and crisis intervention, as well as ongoing appointments for counseling and medical providers through the Virtual Care Group. If interested in ongoing appointments, please register at the following link (click here) and follow the prompts to schedule an appointment. For 24/7 access to a mental health counselor, please call 1-855-522-1226. These services are free and available for any currently enrolled OWU students. 

If you are in crisis and/or experiencing an emergency:

To speak with a counselor immediately, please call the Virtual Care Group's FREE phone support service, available anytime day or night at 1-855-522-1226.

In addition, please contact any of the following numbers for further support.

• Delaware Police/Fire/Emergency Medical at 911
• OWU Public Safety at 740-368-2222 (or 2222 from a campus phone)
• Delaware County's 24-hour HelpLine at 740-369-3316
• OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room at 740-615-1000
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988

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