Health, Safety and Well-being Resources
President Carter is committed to helping every Buckeye thrive, and the university takes a holistic approach to supporting the health, safety and well-being of the Ohio State community.
Off-campus Community Crime Map
See off-campus crime reports and statistics compiled from Columbus Division of Police data. The map is pre-programmed to a one-mile radius and includes information from the most recent seven-day period.
Counseling and Consultation Service
Find mental health services, education and outreach programming available to Ohio State students.
Department of Public Safety
Find resources, tips and other useful information to help stay safe on and near campus.
Employee Assistance Program
Learn about benefits available to employees and their families to help with a wide range of challenges and concerns.
Off-Campus and Commuter Engagement
Find support for those living off campus to connect, stay safe and be a responsible neighbor in the Buckeye community.
Recreational Sports
Learn about activities and facilities to help all Ohio State community members live active and meaningful lives.
Safe and Healthy Buckeyes
Access information to support health and well-being on Ohio State campuses.
Student Advocacy Center
Find help resolving issues and overcoming obstacles to student growth both inside and outside the classroom.
Student Health Services
Get access to a variety of student health care services.
Student Wellness Center
Connect with services supporting all dimensions of student wellness, including physical, social, emotional and financial.
Your Plan for Health
Learn about Ohio State’s complimentary, award-winning wellness program supporting employees and their families.
Stay informed
Ohio State News Alerts provide timely information on matters related to students, faculty and staff at the university. All Buckeyes receive updates at their university email address, and parents, families and community members are encouraged to sign up to receive alerts via text message.
More health, safety and well-being tips
Getting around campus
Keep safety in mind
Look out for your fellow Buckeyes. When traveling on campus, keep your eyes up and your earbuds out. Use the crosswalk. Scooter riders should stay in the road and park scooters next to a bike rack or in designated scooter parking zones.
Safety
Become a student Campus Service Officer
Learn how you can be an extra set of eyes and ears to help keep the campus community safe. Campus Service Officers are non-sworn positions filled by student staff who work in pairs to patrol on campus in marked vehicles and report suspicious activity.
Safety Resources
Free safety app for Ohio State community
Rave Guardian allows you to select a virtual guardian to follow you via GPS tracking, using a destination-based timer. If time expires, your virtual guardian will be alerted and encouraged to make appropriate follow-up. The app also includes faster delivery of Buckeye Alerts and safety notices via push notifications.