Suicide Prevention
Knowing the signs of suicide is important in helping someone who may be at risk. By offering your understanding, reassurance and support, you can help your loved one or friend seek the help they need. Learn more
If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or considering harming yourself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or 614-221-5445 (local). You can also text “4hope” to 741741to reach the Crisis Text Line.
GET HELP NOW! Someone is here for you. If you, or someone you know, are in a crisis, and concerned about immediate self-harm: CALL 911
If you are thinking of harming yourself or need a safe, non-judgmental place to talk, if you are worried about someone else and need advice about what to do:
Call 614.221.5445 / 800.273.8255 (TALK)
Academic Resources
Offers help to all members of OSU's community in their various writing needs from research papers, lab reports, dissertations to resumes. Learn More
Offers courses and coaching to help you become a better student. Learn More
Offers free support to students for many undergraduate mathematics & statistics courses offered here at OSU. Learn More
Offers accessibility and resources for students with disabilities. Learn More
Financial Resources
Scarlet and Gray Financial is a nationally recognized peer financial coaching program. They assists thousands of Ohio State students each year in creating the life they desire through the use of a goal-driven financial process. Learn More
OSU offers a wide range of financial aid options from scholarships, grants, loans, to Federal Work-Study. Learn More
Health & Other Resources
CCS provides individual and group mental health services, psychoeducational prevention and outreach programming to currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate and professional students. We also work with spouses/partners of students who are covered by the Student Health Insurance Benefits Plan. Learn More
Need to talk? Call a Buckeye PAL!
The Buckeye Peer Access Line (PAL) is a non-emergency talk line that provides a space for students to engage in brief phone conversations in order to gain support and learn about campus resources. Student volunteers are available to provide peer-to-peer assistance that promotes and enhances student development and wellbeing. Learn More
Breaking the cycle of poverty in parenting-student families one degree at at time. An academic and social support program to assist students who are pursuing a college education at The Ohio State University. Learn More
No Buckeye Goes Hungry.
15 percent of undergraduate students—approximately 7,000—suffer from the effects of very low food security. This means that, on a frequent basis, these Buckeyes are unable to afford enough food to adequately feed themselves. With continually ballooning costs of tuition, school supplies, housing, and other expenses, paying for food becomes a luxury to some students—rather than the necessity that it should be.
Buckeye Food Alliance has a food pantry for Ohio State students open in Lincoln Tower which will help provide healthy food options. Learn More
The Student Wellness Center at The Ohio State University empowers students to strive for balance and wellness. Wellness is an active, ongoing process which involves becoming aware of and taking steps toward a healthier, happier, more successful life. Learn More
We protect student rights; foster a safe and secure educational environment; uphold the standards of the community; establish accountability for student choices; maintain an equitable process that promotes mutual respect; and assist in the development of students into productive citizens.
The Student Advocacy Center is committed to helping students navigate OSU's structure and to resolving issues that they encounter at the university. Our purpose is to empower students to overcome obstacles to their growth both inside and outside the classroom. Learn More
Student Legal Services (SLS) is a non-profit law office that contracts with OSU to provide legal advice, representation, education and resources. You must be a degree-seeking Ohio State student attending the Columbus campus to be eligible for services. Learn More
Offers everything from primary care to nutrition therapy. Learn More