Counseling Services
A licensed counselor is available on campus two days a week for students who may be experiencing difficulties with stress, family, school, or other mental health issues. The focus of the service is brief individual counseling with students, mental health consultation, and education. These services are confidential and free to students.
In-Person and Remote Sessions by appointment via Zoom are available
Students may schedule an appointment through the Student Services Office to speak with the counselor, based on availability. If more extensive services are needed, the counselor will help the student to locate community resources, including New Horizons Mental Health Services, which provides a limited number of sessions free of charge to Ohio University Lancaster students who are referred.
Annie Brown, LPCC
ab342209@ohio.edu | 740.681.3769
Dates / Time Available
Wednesdays, 9 am to 1 pm
Thursdays, 2 pm to 6 pm
Focus of the service is brief individual counseling with students, mental health consultation and education. Students may schedule an appointment or drop in and talk, based on availability. If a student needs immediate assistance, they may speak with counselor only when on campus. Counselor will not be available for crisis, emergency, or individual counseling outside of regularly-scheduled days on campus.
Faculty and staff may also drop in for mental health information and consult.
TimelyCare
Ohio University has contracted with TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being provider, to serve OHIO Online and Regional Campus students.
Through either a mobile app or your desktop, TimelyCare provides 24/7 access to virtual care from anywhere in the United States at no cost. Services include
- TalkNow: 24/7, on demand emotional support.
- Scheduled Counseling: Select the day, time, and mental health provider of your choice (6 visits per year).
- Health Coaching: Support for developing healthy behaviors.
- Self-Care Content: 24/7 access to self-care tools and resources, such as meditation and yoga sessions, helpful videos, and short articles from experts.
Immediate Emergency Assistance
Emergency Medical Services: 911
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
Veterans Crisis Line: 1.800.273.8255, PRESS 1
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233
New Horizons Mental Health Services: 740.687.0835
Crisis Line: 740.687.TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: 741741
Non-Emergency Questions
Student Services
740.681.3311
OR CONTACT
Sarah Bogdewiecz, PhD
Director of Student Services
Email: sbogdewiecz@ohio.edu
Office Phone: 740.681.3333
Mental Health Services