Health Resources
Health Links
Disclaimer: The following links will take you off the Capital University website. Capital University is not responsible for the content of these off-site pages. Please be a sensible consumer of health information on the web. Contact your physician or health care professional if you have questions about any of the information you find on the web.
Alcohol and Drugs
Below are helpful links assisting college students with drug and alcohol prevention.
- Student Handbook – Alcohol and other Drugs Policies
- Drug Free School and Communities Act Policy
- Alcohol Use Checkup: E CheckUP TO GO
- College Drinking Fact Sheet for Parents
- College Drinking
- College Drinking Fact Sheet
- Facts about Alcohol Poisoning
- Critical Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning
- Getting Help, Numbers, Support, Etc.
- Myths about Alcohol, Interactive
- Smoking/vaping
Dating Abuse
- Love is Respect and Break the Cycle
Is a friend's or your relationship abusive? Take a relationship makeover quiz and learn about dating abuse.
Eating Disorders
- National Eating Disorders Association
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Women's Fitness and Nutrition
- Fitness.com
Download exercises, healthy recipes, and fitness and nutrition articles.
General Health
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Comprehensive information for college students and their families. Topics include health and safety, health for men and women, holiday health tips, and more. - Mayo Clinic
Medical information and tools for healthy living
Health Insurance
- Getting Covered
Resource for young adults and their families about health insurance coverage
Mental and Emotional Health
- mindyourmind.ca
A place for youth and emerging adults to access information, resources and tools during tough times. - ULifeline
Offers resources about college student mental health
LGBTQ
- The Trevor Project
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. - Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Offers information about PFLAG chapters, getting involved and support for the LGBT community, their family and friends
Sexual Health
- Go Ask Alice!
Columbia University's health question and answer site - Hooking Up 101
This 30-minute session offered by Capital University educates students on how to put on a condom properly, the differences between oil and water lubricants, how to do a self breast or testicular exam, and the different kinds of barriers, such as female condoms, finger cots, and dental dams. Call 614-236-6114 or email to sign up today! - Planned Parenthood
Offers a variety of information about sexual health, pregnancy, relationships, etc.
Self-Harm, Depression, Addiction
- To Write Love on Her Arms
A non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for youth struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide
Violence and Sexual Assault
- WomensLaw.org
Provides legal information and online support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault - National Center for Victims of Crime
Victim assistance, VictimLaw database, stalking resource center and more - Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.
Off Campus Health Resources
Optional Resources for Students Off Campus
Students are responsible for all fees incurred when seeking care off campus.
- CVS Minute Clinic
2532 E. Main St., Columbus, Ohio
43209
614-235-3024 - Bexley Urgent Care
2216 E Main Street, Bexley, Ohio 43209
614-826-9266 - Mt Carmel East Hospital
6001 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43213
614-234-6000 - O.S.U. East Hospital Emergency Care
1492 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43205
614-257-3000 - Grant Medical Center
111 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-566-9000