Crisis and Emergency Support

If you or someone you know is an imminent danger to themselves or someone else, go to the nearest Emergency Room, Hospital Emergency Department, or call 911.

A variety of general and LGBTQ-specific crisis and emergency support services – including online resources, phone and text hotlines and crisis counseling – are available nationally, locally and at The Ohio State University.

Find additional mental health support resources here.

Ohio State Crisis/Emergency Support

The following services are available at Ohio State for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff experiencing a crisis or in an emergency situation:

Student Life Counseling and Consultation Service

• Call the Crisis Line at 614-292-5766

The Employee Assistance Program offers a 24-Hour Crisis Phone Line for Ohio State University Employees.

• Call 800-678-6265

The Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program: serves to engage and support students, staff, and faculty in suicide prevention efforts.

• Resources to Get Help Now

• Check out local and national resources

Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention at Ohio State: provides assistance and support to individuals who report sexual misconduct, including on- and off-campus resources, services, and options.

• Report an Incident

SARNCO On-Campus Advocates: provides confidential support for survivors of sexual violence, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors of OSU’s Columbus campus.

• Call 614-688-2518

• Visit the on-campus office, located at 33. W. 11th Avenue, Room 20

Emergency Medical Care: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Emergency Departments are full-service, state-of-the-art facilities equipped to handle any medical emergency.

• Emergency Department at University Hospital: Call 614-293-8333 or visit 410 W. 10th Ave. in Columbus.

• Emergency Department at East Hospital: Call 800-293-5123 or visit 181 Taylor Ave. in Columbus

Wexner Medical Center Crisis Management and Acute Inpatient Care: provides emergency stabilization, diagnosis, and the initial stages of treatment.

• Call 614-293-9600

STAR Trauma Recovery Center: The Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) Program uses a variety of evidence-based therapies that have been shown to help survivors of trauma.

• Email STARTraumaRecoveryCenter@osumc.edu

• Call 614-293-STAR (614-293-7827)

Department of Public Safety - Emergency Procedures resources at Ohio State.

To search for additional Ohio State emergency resources, visit the Health and Wellness Resource Guide.

Local Crisis/Emergency Support

The following services are available in Central Ohio for folks experiencing a crisis or in an emergency situation:

Trans Care Connect Warm Line: From TransOhio, this resource is a free and confidential peer support phone and messaging service for the Ohio trans community. Trained volunteers are available to provide a listening ear, emotional support, and information on resources.

• Call or text 866-708-6446

Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO): provides comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQI survivors of hate and bias violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault.

• Call the Bravo Helpline at 866-862-7286

• Text: 614-333-1907

• Email report@bravo-ohio.org

Netcare Access Crisis Center: offers 24-hour mental health and substance abuse crisis and assessment services.

• Call 614-276-2273

• Access Live Crisis Chat

• Visit 199 S. Central Avenue in Columbus

Franklin County Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Center: provides a safe and secure location offering a full array of services with integrated peer support.

• Call 614-224-1057

Franklin Country Suicide Prevention Hotline: serves to decrease the occurrence of suicide in the Franklin County community.

• Call or text 614-221-5445

Ohio Sexual Violence Hotline: provides advocacy and support for survivors of sexual violence across Ohio.

• Call 844-OHIO-HELP (844-644-6435)

 SARNCO of Central Ohio Crisis Helpline: Provided by the Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio, this helpline connects Ohioans to a trained advocate who will provide confidential emotional support, crisis response, as well as information and options for local resources 24/7. 

• Call 614-267-7020

• Chat online 

Mt. Carmel Crime and Trauma Assistance Program (CTAP): offers outreach, advocacy, and counseling services for victims, survivors and co-survivors.

• Call 614-234-5900

• Email ctap@mchs.com

National Crisis/Emergency Support