We know that there’s a lot of new information coming at you every day, and it can be hard to keep track of it all. The links on this page can help you navigate through the changes that are happening and provide you support you need as we move forward. If there are other resources that you think would be helpful to you or others, please email CON-marketing@osu.edu and let us know. Thank you, and stay healthy and safe!
Updates and resources for students:
- Temporary remote learning resources
- Course and clinical updates for College of Nursing students on Carmen
- Registrar website
- Convocation
- Student Emergency Fund
- Student Life’s Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS) COVID-19 updates for students
Updates and resources for faculty and staff:
- College of Nursing Technology Support for faculty and staff
- Temporary remote teaching resources
- Temporary remote working resource
- Coronavirus temporary travel guidelines
- Student Life’s Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS) COVID-19 updates for faculty and staff
- Employee FAQ from Student Life
COVID-19 campus information:
- Wexner Medical Center updates for students, faculty and staff
- Office of Diversity and Inclusion response
Wellness resources:
- Coping with stress and anxiety associated with COVID-19 impacts
- Student Life “We are Here for You”
- Student Life’s Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS) COVID-19 updates
- Emotional fitness blog
Other resources:
Emergency Care:
- Wexner Medical Center Emergency Care
- Call Office of Student Life’s Student Health Services hotline 614-292-4321 if you have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19
Crisis Helplines:
For immediate Help and Assistance — Ohio:
- Ohio Crisis Text Line
- Text 4HOPE to 741741
- OhioMHAS Help Line
For immediate assistance — Nationally:
- Disaster Distress Helpline
- Call 1-800-985-5990
- Text TalkWithUs to 66746
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Crisis Textline
- Text TALK to 741741
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