Housing Help
Sometimes students find themselves housing insecure or in situations where they are at risk for homelessness.
Common examples include:
- Living in a shelter, on the streets, in a car
- Fourteen days from losing current housing and no safe alternatives – like an eviction, including from university housing
- Fleeing housing due to violence or threat of violence
Ohio University is here to help. Faculty and staff are encouraged to reach out to the Dean of Students office if they believe they have a student who is housing insecure or homeless.
A student can access Housing Help by filling out a brief intake form (opens in a new window). Someone from the Dean of Students office will reach out to explore campus and community options.
Fill Out the Housing Intake Form (opens in a new window)
Break Housing
Not all students have a home to return to over the winter and summer breaks. On-campus housing is offered at a daily rate and financial support is available for those who qualify through the intake process (opens in a new window).
Temporary Emergency Housing
Students experiencing a housing crisis that results in homelessness should complete the housing intake form (opens in a new window) to see if they qualify for temporary emergency housing or community-based services.
Community Resources
These community resources are available to students in need:
- Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority (opens in a new window): Public housing options for low-income residents
- Timothy House (opens in a new window): Homeless shelter in Athens
- Integrated Services: Support for homeless youth
- Sojourners Care Network (opens in a new window): Coordinated access to homeless services for youth up to age 24
- Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (opens in a new window): Housing information hotline and advocacy on homelessness
- Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter (opens in a new window): The Inspire Shelter in Logan, OH, provides temporary shelter, fellowship, guidance, resources and encouragement.
- Housing Insecurity Resource Guide (opens in a new window): This guide explains details about fighting housing insecurity and is a helpful reference for further information.
Contact
If you have questions about Housing Help or the intake process, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@ohio.edu or 740.593.1800.