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Copyright

The materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection and are only for the use of students officially enrolled in the course for the educational purposes associated with the course. Copyright law must be considered before copying, retaining, or disseminating materials outside of the course.

Counseling and Consultation Services / Mental Health Statement

Columbus:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. The Ohio State University offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing.

If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus via the Office of Student Life's Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS) by visiting ccs.osu.edu or calling 614-292-5766. CCS is located on the 4th floor of the Younkin Success Center and 10th floor of Lincoln Tower. You can reach an on-call counselor when CCS is closed at 614-292-5766 and 24-hour emergency help is also available through the 24/7 by dialing 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Lima:

Should you find yourself experiencing personal difficulties, whether related to class or not, please know that you have access to confidential services provided by the OSU Lima Counseling and Consultation Service (LCCS). All current OSU Lima students are eligible for services at no charge. You may contact LCCS at 567-242-7158 (Samantha Haudenschield, haudenschield.11@osu.edu) or 567-242-7313 (Chandler Martin, martin.1985@osu.edu); visit: https://lima.osu.edu/current-students/counseling-consultation. You can reach an on-call counselor when Samantha and Chandler are not available by calling 614-292-5766.

Mansfield:

If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions on the Mansfield Campus, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by visiting https://www.newdirectionsforlife.com/sap/or calling 419-529-9941. Their offices are located in Student Support Services, Ovalwood, Second Floor. You can reach an on-call counselor when CCS is closed at 614-292-5766 and 24-hour emergency help is also available through the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

Marion:

The Office of Counseling & Wellness: Services for students are available through tele-mental health appointments via Zoom. Mental health concerns or stressful events can lead to diminished academic performance or a reduction in the ability to function well. If you or a student you know is struggling with life on or off-campus, help is available by calling 740-725-6349 or emailing Leslie Beary (beary.4@osu.edu). If you are in crisis, call 9-1-1. To speak to someone outside of normal office hours, students can reach the Ohio State After-Hours Line at 614-292-5766. Help is also available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 800-273-8255 or contacting Crisis Text Line by texting 4Hope to 741-741.

Newark:

If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus via the Office of Student Life's Counseling Services (https://newark.osu.edu/office-student-life/counseling / or 740-755-7262). Twenty-four-hour emergency help is also available through the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

Content Warning Language

Some content in this course may involve media that may elicit a traumatic response in some students due to descriptions of and/or scenes depicting acts of violence, acts of war, or sexual violence and its aftermath. If needed, please take care of yourself while watching/reading this material (leaving classroom to take a water/bathroom break, debriefing with a friend, contacting a confidential Sexual Violence Advocate 614-267-7020, or Counseling and Consultation Services at 614-292-5766 and contacting the instructor if needed). Expectations are that we all will be respectful of our classmates while consuming this media and that we will create a safe space for each other. Failure to show respect to each other may result in dismissal from the class.