Counseling Services

Overview of Our Services

Capital University students who are enrolled in at least one Capital University course are eligible for counseling sessions during that semester. The center is staffed by a licensed supervising independent social worker, licensed supervising professional clinical counselor, and counselor trainees. The center provides individual, relational and group counseling in addition to outreach programming and consultation services. Crisis counseling hours are available from 9 to 10 am Monday through Friday.

Capital University students enrolled in at least one course are eligible for unlimited, counseling sessions, included in the cost of attendance.
Individual, relationship, and group counseling services are provided.
Workshops, consultations, and outreach services are also available.

Making an Appointment

Schedule a counseling appointment by calling the CHW at 614-236-6114, or email us at chw@capital.edu. Please provide full name, student ID number, and a phone number where you can be reached . While all attempts are made to keep email messages confidential, the confidentiality of electronically transmitted communication cannot be guaranteed.

Law students may seek counseling services at the CHW, or at the Law School's counseling office. Please call, email, or visit the Law School web page to make an appointment.

Our Partnership with OSUWMC

Two full-time psychotherapists are provided by the Ohio State University Wexler Medical Center (OSUWMC) through our Center for Health and Wellness (CHW). The counselors are able to work with students full time since management of the office is handled through OSUWMC. As the partnership continues, we will monitor student feedback and work with OSUWMC to serve the behavioral health needs of our community.

Under the partnership with OSUWM, the CHW now offers:

An increased number of appointments for students;
Walk-in morning and afternoon crisis hours, Monday through Friday;
Added educational and preventative behavioral and mental healthcare services;
Better coordination and collaboration with OSUWMC’s behavioral healthcare facilities for additional treatment options;
Access to psychiatric services, if needed; and
An updated website will be available soon.

If you have questions about this partnership, please reach out to Deanna Wagner, dean of Engagement and Success, at dwagner1453@capital.edu.

Clinical and Mental Health Counseling Internships

Two new graduate internships have been created to increase access to diverse counselors at the University and, eventually, in the community through Capital’s Clinical and Mental Health Counseling program. We are committed to identifying outstanding students who are members of diverse and underrepresented groups in careers related to the field of mental health to participate in this opportunity. Training will be provided by a team of independently licensed psychotherapists employed by OSUWMC. In addition to on-site clinical supervision, there are opportunities for additional mentorship within the OSUWMC Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health and Harding Hospital.

Appointments and After-Hour Crisis

Appointments can be arranged by contacting the Center for Health and Wellness at 614-236-6114 or chw@capital.edu. Once established with an OSUWMC provider, patients will have access to MyChart, an online portal to manage their health care and communicate with their provider. All OSUWMC records are protected by HIPAA.
For an after-hour crisis (5 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.), please contact the Center for Health and Wellness at 614-236-6114 and you will be connected with an on-call counselor.
If you are on campus and need immediate medical or behavioral health treatment, please call Public Safety at 614-236-6666.
If you are off-campus and need immediate medical or behavioral health treatment, please call 9-1-1 or go directly to a local hospital emergency room.

Parents, Family and Loved Ones

While limits of confidentiality apply to students ages 18 and older, the CHW staff encourages parents and loved ones to contact the university if you are worried about your student’s well-being. The following behaviors/symptoms may be reasons for you to contact us at *familycapital.edu or *successcapital.edu. We are happy to help.

Withdrawing more than usual/isolating from others, especially close friends/family
Significant weight loss/gain
Increase (or decrease) in sleep
Unable to reach student/student has not been in touch for several days and this is unusual
Any expression about thoughts of self-harm, not wanting to live/exist
Student’s consistent concerns about feeling down, empty, “not myself”, unhappy

If you have concerns that your student may be in imminent risk of harm to self or others, please call Capital University Public Safety anytime at 614-236-6666.

Group Counseling Services

Participating in a structured group may be a good option for you if you feel alone in your struggles, are seeking outside perspective, are craving connection, and/or are struggling in your relationships. Group can be an effective way to:

(a) gain support and encouragement from others
(b) learn how you are perceived by others
(c) gain specific skills to improve your life
(d) engage in thoughtful and rewarding conversation
(e) develop relational skills

Ground rules, including confidentiality, are typically established with group members to help promote trust. For most benefit, consistent attendance is strongly encouraged.

Groups are offered through the CHW that address student concerns in a variety of areas. Some of the groups are population and/or issue specific, while other groups consist of skill building and experiential learning. The needs of the students determine the types and numbers of groups available. A screening with a counseling staff member is typically required for participation. Most groups are 60 minutes long and they consist of 5 to 8 members.