| Resource | Summary/Phone |
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| Campus Sexual Assault Services |
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| 24-Hour Rape Helpline |
Provided by the Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio, this hotline can provide anonymous support and information.
267-7020 |
| Counseling and Consultation Services |
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| Doctor’s West Hospital |
429-6050 |
| Grant Medical Center |
566-9270 |
| OSU Campus Police & Columbus Police Department Sexual Abuse Squad |
File a report with The OSU campus police if the assault occurred on campus. If the assault occurred off-campus, contact the Columbus Police Department Sexual Abuse Squad or the local police with jurisdiction. If you choose to speak with a police officer, this does not mean that you must press charges or that the case will go to trial.
Campus: 292-2121, Columbus: 645-4701 |
| OSU Counseling and Consultation Service |
Free, confidential counseling services are available to students, faculty and staff at any time in the recovery process.
292-5766, Faculty/Staff: 292-4472 |
| OSU Medical Center |
Consider seeking medical attention and/or evidence collection by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner especially if the assault occurred within the last 72 hours. Accompaniment by a trained volunteer advocate who can provide emotional support, crisis-intervention and referrals is available at Riverside and Grant emergency departments. Student Health Services can provide confidential information and services concerning sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy.
293-8333 |
| OSU Student Advocacy Center |
This program can assist you with academic, housing, and financial concerns.
292-1111 |
| OSU Wilce Student Health Center |
614-292-4321 |
| Residence Halls |
If you live in a residence hall, your Hall Director can assist in identifying additional resources.
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| Riverside Methodist Hospital |
566-5321 |
| Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) |
Central Ohio's Local Rape Crisis Center and OSU's partner in the Campus Advocacy Program.
614-267-7020 |
| Sexual Violence Education and Support (part of the Student Wellness Center) |
Speak with SVES for support in understanding and evaluating your medical and legal options, and for support throughout criminal or OSU judicial proceedings.
292-4527 |
| Student Judicial Affairs |
OSU has a disciplinary hearing process for incidents of sexual misconduct involving OSU students. This process can be discussed with the Director of Student Judicial Affairs without filing a complaint.
292-0748 |
| The Office of International Education |
Assists with incidents involving international students and scholars.
292-6101 |
| Local Alcohol Education Resources |
|---|
| Al-Anon/Alateen |
(614) 253-2701 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) |
"Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism."
253-8501 |
| Columbus Area Community Mental Health Services |
Outpatient mental health clinic that provides mental health referrals and information
252-0711 |
| Counseling and Consultation Services |
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| Crossroads Recovery Services |
Services for drug, alcohol, marijuana, and domestic violence problems, among others, as well as weekend programs for DUI offenders
445-0352 |
| e-CHUG |
Alcohol information and tools for college students.
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| Focus Health Care |
Offers intensive outpatient services for drug abuse
885-1944 |
| James Cancer Hospital "Kick It!" Tobacco Cessation Program |
293-5066 |
| Maryhaven, Inc. |
Provides detoxification & engagement services, adult and adolescent addiction treatment, specialized women's services, and various public safety services, including underage drinkers program
445-8131 |
| Mental Health Association of Franklin County |
Provides referrals for alcohol and suicide issues, including treatment and prevention
221-1441 |
| Narcotics Anonymous |
Mission same as AA, but focus is on addiction to substances other than alcohol
1-800-587-4232 or 252-1700 (Ohio Region Office) |
| NetCare Access - 24-Hour Crisis Line |
Offers a hotline for crisis counseling and based on this contact, they will bring people into their clinic to meet with trained counselors- No walk-ins
276-2273 |
| North Central Mental Health Services |
Public mental health center that provides outpatient counseling and access to a psychiatrist; sliding scale fee system
299-6600 |
| Ohio Department of Health |
614-466-3543 |
| OSU Anxiety & Stress Disorders Clinic |
292-2345 |
| OSU Counseling & Consultation Services |
10 free counseling sessions per academic year for OSU students
292-5766 |
| OSU Department of Psychiatry |
293-4540 |
| Parkside Recovery Services |
349 Old Ridenour Rd., Gahanna, OH
1-800-282-5512 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) |
| Prevention Counsel of Central Ohio |
Provides addiction referrals, resource library that is accessible to anyone, and mentoring
220-8572 |
| Local Financial Education Resources |
|---|
| Annual Credit Report Access |
You are entitled to a free copy of your credit report each year.
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| Cost of Living Calculator |
Relocating for a new job? This calculator will help you plan for cost-of-living in your new city.
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| Credit Card Payoff Calculator - Recently updated |
Use this helpful calculator to estimate the time and resources needed to payoff your balance(s).
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| Federal Trade Commission |
The Federal Trade Commission is the regulatory body that oversees consumer credit use, reporting and debt collection practices.
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| MBNA Student Support |
Helpful advice on financial topics such as credit, identity theft, etc.
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| OSU Office of Student Financial Aid |
All your financial aid information in once place!
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| OSU Student Spending Habits Survey |
Results from a 2003 survey of Ohio State students.
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| Scarlet & Gray Financial |
Scarlet & Gray Financial is a student organinzation that offers free and confidential financial education on campus to Ohio State students.
292-4527 |
| The Ohio State University Alumni Insurance program |
Information about affordable medical, travel, etc., insurance.
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| Local General Wellness Resources |
|---|
| American Red Cross of Greater Columbus |
614-253-2740 |
| Career Connection at OSU |
688-3898 |
| Center for Eating Disorders and Psychotherapy |
293-9550 |
| Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens |
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| Counseling and Consultation Services |
|
| e-CHUG |
Alcohol information and tools for college students.
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| Mental Health Association of Franklin County |
Provides referrals for alcohol and suicide issues, including treatment and prevention
221-1441 |
| NetCare Access - 24-Hour Crisis Line |
Offers a hotline for crisis counseling and based on this contact, they will bring people into their clinic to meet with trained counselors- No walk-ins
276-2273 |
| North Central Mental Health Services |
Public mental health center that provides outpatient counseling and access to a psychiatrist; sliding scale fee system
299-6600 |
| Ohio Department of Health |
614-466-3543 |
| On-line Relaxation Tapes |
On-line relaxation tapes
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| OSU Anxiety & Stress Disorders Clinic |
292-2345 |
| OSU Counseling & Consultation Services |
10 free counseling sessions per academic year for OSU students
292-5766 |
| OSU Department of Psychiatry |
293-4540 |
| Overeaters Anonymous |
1561 Old Leonard Rd., Columbus, OH
614-253-2492 |
| Parkside Recovery Services |
349 Old Ridenour Rd., Gahanna, OH
1-800-282-5512 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) |
| Prevention Counsel of Central Ohio |
Provides addiction referrals, resource library that is accessible to anyone, and mentoring
220-8572 |
| Road of Life |
Cancer Prevention for Kids
(614) 221-1235 |
| Student Affairs |
|
| Local Sexual Health Resources |
|---|
| American Red Cross of Greater Columbus |
614-253-2740 |
| Columbus AIDS Task Force |
Free Anonymous HIV Testing
614-299-2437 |
| Columbus Public Health (CPH) |
STD Clinic & HIV Testing Information
645-7772: 24 hrs or 645-6446: Sexual Health Clinic |
| Ohio AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline |
M-F: 9am-7pm, Sat-Sun: 10am-2pm
1-800-332-2437, TTY: 1-800-332-3889 |
| Ohio Department of Health |
614-466-3543 |
| OSU AIDS Clinical Trials Unit |
Current clinical trials (research studies) are being developed to study the effects of new HIV/AIDS treatment medications for HIV-positive/AIDS patients here at OSU.
293-8112 |
| OSU Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Student Services, the Multicultural Center |
Part of the Multicultural Center
614-688-8449 |
| OSU Student Wellness Center |
614-292-4527 |
| OSU Wilce Student Health Center |
614-292-4321 |
| OSU Women Student Services |
614-292-8473 |
| Out in Columbus |
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| Planned Parenthood - Campus Location |
Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio has multiple locations offering a number of services.
614-222-3604 |
| Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) |
Central Ohio's Local Rape Crisis Center and OSU's partner in the Campus Advocacy Program.
614-267-7020 |
| Sexual Violence Education and Support (part of the Student Wellness Center) |
Speak with SVES for support in understanding and evaluating your medical and legal options, and for support throughout criminal or OSU judicial proceedings.
292-4527 |
| Stonewall-Columbus |
24/7. Answer questions about syphilis, HIV, other STDs, safe sex, or testing site information
614-519-8018 |
| The Tobias Project, Inc. |
Non-profit minority community-based organization that provides sexual education and prevention as well as HIV counseling and testing
252-2727 |
| Local Spirituality Resources |
|---|
| Athletes in Action (Campus Crusade for Christ) |
OSU Student Organization
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| Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens |
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| Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship |
|
| Christian Graduate Studnet Alliance (InterVarsity Grad Fellowship) |
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| Counseling and Consultation Services |
|
| FIRSTLINK |
|
| Hillel at The Ohio State University |
Jewish
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| Indianola Presbyterian |
|
| International Friendships at Ohio State |
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| InterVarsity Christian Fellowship |
|
| King Avenue United Methodist Church |
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| Latter-day Saints Students Association |
Morman
614-292-9917 |
| Mosaic |
|
| North Columbus Friends Meeting |
Quaker
|
| On-line Relaxation Tapes |
On-line relaxation tapes
|
| OSU Sikh Student Association |
614-688-3408 |
| Presbyterian Campus Ministry |
|
| Recreational Sports |
|
| Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church |
|
| Saint Thomas More Newman Center |
Catholic
614-291-6474 |
| Scioto Educational Foundation |
Interfaith Dialog
|
| Spirituality Network |
Spirituality Network: Columbus’ nonprofit ecumenical Spirituality resource. Information on events in the Columbus area as well as information on Spiritual Direction.
|
| Student Affairs |
|
| Student Wellness Center |
|
| Summit United Methodist Church |
|
| The Women's Place |
|
| University Baptist Church |
American Baptist
|
| University Housing |
|
| University Interfaith Association at the Ohio State University |
University Interfaith Association at The Ohio State University: The association of local religious student organizations, churches, campus ministries, and other faith traditions active on campus.
|
| University Lutheran Chapel |
|
| National Alcohol Education Resources |
|---|
| Al-Anon/Alateen |
253-2701 or 1-888-4AL-ANON (425-2666) |
| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) |
"Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism."
253-8501 |
| American Medical Association |
Public Health division: Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
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| Bacchus and Gamma Peer Education Network |
|
| BRAD: Be Responsible About Drinking |
|
| CORE Institute Homepage |
|
| e-CHUG |
Alcohol information and tools for college students.
|
| Facts on Tap: Alcohol and Your College Experience |
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| Narcotics Anonymous |
Mission same as AA, but focus is on addiction to substances other than alcohol
1-800-587-4232 or 252-1700 (Ohio Region Office) |
| National Institute on Drug Abuse |
|
| National Institutes of Health |
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
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| NIAAA: College Drinking Facts |
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| QuitNet : Free Online Smoking Cessation |
|
| U.S. Department of Education |
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
|
| U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) |
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information
|
| World Health Organization |
Substance Dependence division
|
| National Financial Education Resources |
|---|
| Learn more about your credit score at What's My Score |
Read up on common credit mistakes, ways to fix your credit, how your credit score can influence future purchases, and more...
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| National Health & Nutrition Resources |
|---|
| About Face |
|
| American Red Cross of Greater Columbus |
614-253-2740 |
| Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. (ANRED) |
|
| Bacchus and Gamma Peer Education Network |
|
| Body Positive |
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| Council on Size and Weight Discrimination, Inc. |
|
| e-CHUG |
Alcohol information and tools for college students.
|
| Exercise Prescription |
Comprehensive exercise information site endorsed by the American College of Sports Medicine. Includes numerous interactive tools, including an muscle and exercise directory with video clips.
|
| Food Guide Pyramid |
This site provides personalized food pyramid plans based on height, weight, sex, and activity level. It also allows one to track and compare one's diet to various dietary guidelines and recommendations.
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| Healthy Weight Network |
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| HUGS International, Inc. |
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| National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance |
|
| National Eating Disorder Centre (NEDIC) |
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| National Eating Disorders Association |
|
| Radiance- The Magazine for Large Women |
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| Something Fishy- Website on Eating Disorders |
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| Spirituality & Health |
Spirituality & Health: the online site for the magazine. Interesting articles from a variety of spiritual perspectives available.
|
| National Sexual Assault Resources |
|---|
| Men Can Stop Rape |
Men Can Stop Rape (formerly Men's Rape Prevention Project) empowers male youth and the institutions that serve them to work as allies with women in preventing rape and other forms of men's violence. Through awareness-to-action education and community organizing, we promote gender equity and build men's capacity to be strong without being violent.
(202)265.6530 |
| Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN), National Sexual Assault Hotline, 24 Hours |
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Inside, you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more.
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) |
| Toolkit to End Violence Against Women |
To provide concrete guidance to communities, policy leaders, and individuals engaged in activities to end violence against women, the National Advisory Council on Violence Against Women developed the Toolkit To End Violence Against Women. The recommendations contained in the Toolkit were reviewed by numerous experts in the fields of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.
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| Where's the Outrage? |
Recent articles about sexual assault cases. From the Pennsylvaina Coalition Against Rape (PCAR).
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| Why Not Ask? |
Everything you ever wanted to know about how to intervene when you observe a friend in a dangerous situation. Check out the Tips for Bystanders.
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| National Sexual Health Resources |
|---|
| American Red Cross of Greater Columbus |
614-253-2740 |
| American Social Health Association |
|
| BACCHUS & GAMMA |
Peer Education Network
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| Bacchus and Gamma Peer Education Network |
|
| CDC National AIDS Hotline, 24 Hours |
1-800-342-2437 |
| Centers for Disease Control (CDC) |
Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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| Emergency Contraception Hotline |
1-888-NOT-2-LATE (668-2-5283) |
| Emergency Contraception Hotline |
1-888-NOT-2-LATE (668-2-5283) |
| Go Ask Alice! |
From Columbia University
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| Men Can Stop Rape |
Men Can Stop Rape (formerly Men's Rape Prevention Project) empowers male youth and the institutions that serve them to work as allies with women in preventing rape and other forms of men's violence. Through awareness-to-action education and community organizing, we promote gender equity and build men's capacity to be strong without being violent.
(202)265.6530 |
| OraSure Technologies, Inc. |
Supplier of Anonymous HIV Test used at Student Wellness Center
|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America |
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| Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN), National Sexual Assault Hotline, 24 Hours |
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Inside, you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more.
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) |
| The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation |
|
| Toolkit to End Violence Against Women |
To provide concrete guidance to communities, policy leaders, and individuals engaged in activities to end violence against women, the National Advisory Council on Violence Against Women developed the Toolkit To End Violence Against Women. The recommendations contained in the Toolkit were reviewed by numerous experts in the fields of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.
|
| Where's the Outrage? |
Recent articles about sexual assault cases. From the Pennsylvaina Coalition Against Rape (PCAR).
|
| Why Not Ask? |
Everything you ever wanted to know about how to intervene when you observe a friend in a dangerous situation. Check out the Tips for Bystanders.
|
| National Spirituality Resources |
|---|
| BeliefNet |
BeliefNet: A great resource for a variety of religious traditions. Both descriptive and devotional resources available.
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| FaithStreams |
FaithStreams: formerly titled “Faith and Values,” a website devoted to resources for spiritual growth.
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| Judaism FAQ |
A basic introduction to Judaism written by an Orthodox Jewish woman.
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| Navigators |
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| Spirituality & Health |
Spirituality & Health: the online site for the magazine. Interesting articles from a variety of spiritual perspectives available.
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| The Fundamentalism Project |
The Fundamentalism Project: University of Chicago Project exploring religious fundamentalism.
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| The Pluralism Project |
The Pluralism Project: Harvard University Project to document religious diversity in the United States.
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| Wikipedia: List of Christian Denominations |
Wikipedia: an exhaustive survey of Christian denominations. Information on both history and belief.
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