Faculty & Staff
Resources for Supporting Students
Crisis Support
Crisis care is available for students 24/7. Our on-call clinic for urgent needs is open for drop-ins Mon-Fri 10am-4pm (10am-3pm during breaks & summer) or by calling 541-737-2131. If you're with a student who needs urgent support, you are welcome to accompany them to our office during business hours or help them contact us by phone. If you believe a student is in immediate danger, please call 911. Your support in guiding them to the right help is invaluable.
Care Folder
As an employee, you may be the first to notice when a student is struggling, and could be in the best position to reach out for support. The OSU Care Folder is here to provide you with essential resources and referral information to help you assist students who are distressed or disruptive to the learning environment. Together, we can ensure our students receive the support they need.
Consult with a Counselor
Our clinicians are available to consult with employees who have concerns about a student or need guidance on how to support them. To arrange a consultation, please call our office at 541-737-2131 during business hours or email [email protected]. If your concern is urgent, help is available 24/7 by calling us at 541-737-2131. We’re here to assist you in providing the best support for our students. If you believe a student is in immediate danger, please call 911.
OSU Assist
OSU Assist is a multidisciplinary support team, separate from CAPS, that provides compassionate mobile crisis response and wraparound services for students and employees on campus facing extenuating circumstances or experiencing other forms of distress. In situations where there is no threat of violence and no access to weapons, they can respond to distressing situations and suicide ideation, and provide safety planning, resource connections, survivor support, delivery of difficult news, mental health evaluation, and welfare checks.
Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress
We encourage all employees to complete this training module from Kognito, designed to enhance your skills in supporting students who may be struggling. This training equips you with the knowledge to identify and address students' needs effectively. Your participation not only benefits individual students but also contributes to fostering a caring and proactive campus community.
Student Care Team
The Student Care Team (SCT) is dedicated to addressing student behaviors that signal a crisis or heightened concern. Its primary goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of students, which contributes to the overall health of the OSU community. Comprising a team of OSU professionals, the SCT works collaboratively to ensure a cohesive approach to support, provide a structured method for addressing student needs and behaviors that impact the university community, and initiate appropriate intervention and resource connections. Learn more about the SCT or submit a Student Care Inquiry Form.
Workshops, Tabling & Collaborations
We offer interactive presentations and workshops to the campus community that raise awareness about our services and effective ways for students to manage stress. We are happy to offer these to classes, student clubs and organizations, and other groups on campus. You may also inquire about a programming collaboration, special response, or to request informational tabling at an event.
Do-It-Yourself Workshop
We’re excited to offer resources to make it easier for you to make students aware of our services and integrate positive psychology concepts into their well-being. Whether you're interested in a brief in-class activity, a longer lesson, or an activity to assign your students, we have options for you.
Mental Well-being Support for Faculty & Staff
If you are an employee seeking mental health support, you have options regardless of your benefits coverage. Learn about the support available to you through OSU Human Resources. If you are in crisis, please call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
Required Syllabus Statement
To ensure that students know where to turn if they are struggling, all OSU syllabi are required to include the following Reach Out for Success statement:
Reach Out for Success: University students encounter setbacks from time to time. If you encounter difficulties and need assistance, it’s important to reach out. Consider discussing the situation with an instructor or academic advisor. Learn about resources that assist with wellness and academic success at oregonstate.edu/ReachOut. If you are in immediate crisis, please call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting OREGON to 741-741.
Treat Yourself to Relaxation & Rejuvenation
The Mind Spa is a private relaxation space designed to help you unwind and rejuvenate. Here, you'll find a variety of amenities to support your well-being including a full-body massage chair, a soothing weighted blanket, meditation corner, biofeedback software to help improve your relaxation techniques, and more! Whether you need a quick break or a full hour to de-stress, the Mind Spa is here for you. We invite you to take advantage of this calming environment and give yourself the relaxation you deserve.