Student Life Housing & Residence Education
Embedded Clinician
For Students
Students interested in connecting with the embedded therapist should complete a CCS Phone Screening and indicate their preference to work with the Embedded Therapist in Housing & Residence Education.
For Faculty and Staff
For urgent consultation regarding a student, call CCS at 614-292-5766 and request a callback from the first available clinician.
For consultation with Housing & Residence Education's Embedded Therapist:
Megan Klang, MSW, LISW
Email: klang.1@osu.edu
Additional resources for supporting students can be found on the CCS Faculty and Staff resources page.
Resident Advisor Resource Guide
As a Resident Advisor, you balance your own academic and personal responsibilities while supporting the wellbeing of residents within your community. Understanding when and where to connect students to resources can help you respond confidently and effectively.
Use the guide below to determine the most appropriate level of support for a student. If you are unsure about how to respond to a situation, consult with Megan Klang or contact CCS for guidance.
Supporting residents based on level of need:
Common Concerns
Students who are generally functioning well may still experience common college challenges, including test anxiety, time management difficulties, feelings of loneliness or a lack of belonging, relationship concerns, difficulty establishing healthy routines, and stress related to academic or life transitions. While these concerns are often a normal part of the college experience, students may benefit from additional support, resources, or skill-building opportunities to help them navigate these challenges successfully. These students often have the motivation to improve but may benefit from additional support, education, or skill-building.
Recommended resources:
Moderate or Ongoing Concerns
When a student's difficulties begin affecting academics, relationships, daily functioning, or overall wellbeing, encourage them to connect with professional support. Students may report feeling overwhelmed or burned out, experiencing persistent anxiety or sadness, losing motivation, feeling "stuck," having reduced confidence in their abilities, or struggling to manage daily responsibilities. These concerns may indicate that additional support from a mental health professional could help the student successfully achieve their goals and improve their overall wellbeing. Respond with empathy, normalize help-seeking, and provide direct encouragement to connect with support services. Following up later can be helpful and appropriate.
Recommended resources:
Urgent or Emergency Concerns
Seek immediate assistance when a student:
- Expresses thoughts of suicide or self-harm
- Expresses thoughts of harming others
- Demonstrates significant deterioration in functioning
- Appears highly distressed, disoriented, or unsafe
- Shares information that suggests an immediate safety concern
Immediate Resources:
- CCS Urgent Assistance
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Call or Text 988
- https://www.988lifeline.org/
RA Self-Care and Support:
Supporting students can be rewarding, but it can also be emotionally demanding.
If you experience a challenging resident interaction or incident, consider the following:
- Debrief with your Hall Director or supervisor.
- Attend a Let’s Talk consultation.
- Connect with a trusted friend, mentor, or support system.
- Engage in self-care activities such as:
- Taking a walk
- Exercising
- Meditation or mindfulness
- Journaling
- Spending time with friends and family
- Other activities that help you recharge
RA Coping & Self-Care Plan
Use the worksheet below to create a personalized coping and self-care plan. You may also print enough for the residents on your floor and lead an activity encouraging your residents to make a Coping & Self-Care Plan.
The PDF includes:
- Identifying personal signs of stress
- Daily stress management strategies
- Support contacts
- On-campus coping activities
- At-home self-care ideas
CCS Programs for Residence Halls
Request a CCS Program for Your Building
Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS) is available to collaborate with Residence Life staff on educational and wellness-focused programs. To maximize participation and foster community engagement, CCS programming requests should be designed as building-wide events rather than individual floor programs whenever possible. Building-wide programs provide greater opportunities for resident connection, engagement, and shared learning.
Examples may include:
- Stress management and coping skills
- Building resilience
- Time management and academic wellness
- Managing anxiety
- Healthy relationships
- Self-care and wellbeing
Submit a CCS Programming Request:
CCS Programming Request Form
These workshops help students develop skills and strategies for a successful transition to college life.
All CCS workshops are eligible for:
- First Year Experience (FYE) Credit
- STEP Credit
Residents can attend a workshop individually and then participate in a floor or community discussion facilitated by the RA to share key takeaways and lessons learned.