We have compiled a list of QPOC-friendly mental health resources. Please do not hesitate to use or share these resources when you feel you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help:
Emergency Resources:
- Ohio State Emergency Room Department: (614) 293-8333, 410 W 10th Avenue
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Text Crisis Line: Text START to 741-741
- Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
- The Trevor Project: 1-866-468-7386
National Resources:
On Campus:
- Buckeye Peer Access Line (PAL): 614-514-3333
- Counseling and Consultation Service
- Emergency Appointments (within 24-48 hours): 614-292-5766
- Drop-in Workshops on Managing Stress/Distress
- Phone-screening and Resource Assessment
- Department of Psychology's Psychological Services Center (free for adults in Central Ohio)
- Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Services
- Stress, Trauma and Resilience Program (STAR)
- College of Education and Human Ecology's SMARTLab
- Collegiate Recovery Program
- Student Health Insurance/UnitedHealthcare:
- BetterHelp - Confidential virtual counseling service providing access to psychologists and phone, video, text options.
- HealthiestYou - Provides round-the-clock access to board-certified physicians when you're unable to visit the Wilce Student Health Center.
Columbus Area:
- Affirmations Psychological Services
- Clintonville Counseling and Wellness
- Equitas Behavioral Therapy
- Holistic Counseling
- Kaleidoscope
- Kate Adkins Therapy
Community Provider Databases (Columbus-Specific):
- OSU Counseling and Consultation Service’s Community Provider Database
- Psychology Today Feminist Counselors
Information Resources:
- The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast (Episode 58: GLBTQ Affirmative Spaces)
- OSU Suicide Prevention Program - provides education, outreach, events, and resources to students, faculty, staff, and parents.
- Suicide Prevention in College: A Valuable Resource Guide on Emergency Assistance, Warning Signs & Prevention of Suicide in College Students