Addiction is a devastating disease that can have life-threatening consequences if not treated. It is important to know where to go on campus in case you or a friend is ever in need of help.
Counseling and Consultation Services
- Location: Younkin Success Center (4th Floor), 1640 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
- Phone: 614-292-5766
- About: Provide individual and group counseling, suicide prevention, mental health screenings and a variety of other mental health services to meet your needs.
The Ohio State Collegiate Recovery Community
- Location: 1230 Lincoln Tower
- Phone: 614-292-2094
- About: The Collegiate Recovery Community is a program for students in or seeking recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. They provide many resources for students in recovery including the following:
- Recovery House at Penn Place
- Peer to peer support
- Devoted recovery staff
- Advocacy, information and referrals
- On campus support group meetings
- Monthly wellness workshops
- Social events
- CRC Student Leadership Board
- Service opportunities
- Recovery Scholarships
- Annual CRC Program Orientation
- Graduation Dinner
- Individualized Recovery Plans
- Ohio State alumni in recovery mentor program
- Leadership and professional development
- Scarlet, Gray & Sober Tailgates
- Monthly community lunch
- Designated CRC lounge on campus, 1230 Lincoln Tower
The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery
- Location: 125 Stillman Hall, 1947 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
- Phone: 614-292-5572
- About: Can help students identify resources and answer their questions about drug and alcohol misuse. The center can also help identify the best way to talk to a friend who may be misusing drugs or alcohol.
- Location: 1875 Millikin Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
- Phone: 614-292-4321
- About: Student Health Services is dedicated to caring for students and families of those struggling with the disease of addiction. For those in long-term recovery, SHS can provide maintenance medication if certain expectations are met. Call a Care Manager at Counseling and Consultation Services to apply (614-292-5766). The SHS Pharmacy is also equipped to provide naloxone (Narcan), the overdose reversal medication, and overdose education. Call 614-292-0125 for more information.
It is important to speak up if you or a loved one is struggling with the disease of addiction. You could save a life! Be sure to check out my next post about naloxone, a drug that can reverse opioid overdose!
Kelsey Kresser Schmuhl, PharmD Candidate 2017