It's Abuse. Referrals
Referrals
*If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.*
It's Abuse Referral & Information Line: (614) 223-1111
Confidential and anonymous support and referral hotline.
Ohio State University Resources
- Residence Halls: Your Hall Director can assist in identifying additional resources.
- Campus Police: (292-2121)
- Counseling and Consultation Service: (292-5766) Free, confidential counseling services are available to students at any time in the recovery process.
- Faculty/Staff Assistance Program: (292-4472) Free, confidential counseling services are available to staff and faculty.
- Student Wellness Center, Sexual Violence Education & Support (SVES): 292-4527 The Student Wellness Center @ RPAC houses the area that works with students dealing with sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. Speak with SVES for support in understanding your medical and legal options, and for support throughout criminal or OSU judicial proceedings.
- The Office of International Education: (292-6101) Assists with incidents involving international students and scholars.
- Student Advocacy Center: (292-1111) This program can assist you with academic, housing, and financial concerns.
- Student Judicial Affairs: (292-0748) OSU has a disciplinary hearing process for incidents of misconduct involving OSU students. This process can be discussed with the Director of Student Judicial Affairs without filing a complaint.
- Student Health Center: (292-4321) Student Health Services can provide confidential information and services concerning sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy and general medical issues.
Off-Campus Resources
- Domestic Violence National Hotline: 800-799-7233
- CHOICES 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline (Crisis/Shelter): (614) 224-4663 24-Hour intimate partner abuse hotline and shelter for women and children.
- Stalking Resource Center: 1-800-FYI-CALL (M-F 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM EST)
- Columbus Police Department: (614) 645-4545
- Ohio Domestic Violence Network: 800-934-9840
- Columbus City Attorney's Domestic Violence & Stalking Unit (614) 645-6232 Takes reports, investigates cases and assists with needs of victims/survivors during the court process for misdemeanor domestic violence and stalking cases.
- ASHA Ray of Hope: (614) 565-2918 Domestic Violence resources for the South Asian community.
- Asian American Community Services: (614) 220-4022 Support for Asian Americans experiencing intimate partner abuse.
- Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization: (866) 86-BRAVO, (614) 294-7867 Support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trangendered people experiencing intimate partner abuse, sexual assault, or stalking.
- Columbus Urban League: (614) 257-6300 Free support and education for African American clients
- Catholic Social Services: (614) 221-5851
- Ohio Hispanic Coalition Domestic Violence 24 hour Hotline: (614) 746-3534 Spanish- and English-language services for Latino(a)s/Hispanics.
- Jewish Family Services: (614) 231-1890
- Shalom Task Force Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-888-883-2323 Resources for the Jewish community. Advocates available to speak Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, Hungarian, and Spanish.
- Women's Outreach for Women: (614) 242-1284 Support services for women, sensitive to needs of Latinas & lesbians experiencing intimate partner abuse.
Resources and Programs for Perpetrators of Abuse
- Africentric Personal Development Shop: (614) 253-4448
- Crossroads - Solutions to Domestic Violence: (614) 445-0352
- Lutheran Social Services - DOVE: (614) 228-5200
- Mt. Carmel Commitment To Non-Violence: (614) 234-2939
- Southeast, Inc. (614) 225-2980