Counseling Services

If you are experiencing an urgent crisis, please call or text 988 for assistance.

Chat is also available by following this link: 988 Lifeline Chat

The Mission of Cincinnati State Counseling Services

TO promote student learning and development by providing personal counseling and referral services that encourage mental, emotional, and social wellness of Cincinnati State students. 
Mental Health and Recovery Quick Links

Counseling Services include: 

Personal Counseling:  Enrolled students may access free, individual counseling to help navigate and cope with personal and emotional concerns that may impact academic performance, relationships, or other responsibilities. Both in-person and video telehealth options are available.

Campus and Community Resource Connection: The Counseling Center may assist students in identifying and connecting with appropriate on-campus and community resources. For a more comprehensive list of community services, please scroll down.

Consultation and Assessment:  Available to students, faculty, and administrators. Counseling Services provide help in identifying a student’s needs, appropriate campus services, and possible referral for community resources. 

CState Recovery Community: Scroll down for information.

For more information or to schedule an appointment:

24/7 Support Resources

For urgent support, please contact the following

  • National Mental Health Support Line: Call or text 988 or to chat follow link: 988 Lifeline Chat
  • National Mental Health Support Text Line: Text HOME to 741-741 to text with a crisis counselor
  • Local Mental Health Support Line: 513-281-2273 (CARE)
  • Local Mental Health Support Text Line: Text TALBERT to 839863
  • Local Domestic Violence Help Line: 513-381-5610
  • National Domestic Violence Help Line: 1-800-799-7233 / Text START to 88788 / Chat: Domestic Violence Support
  • Recovery Health Help Line: 513-620-7464 (RING)
  • LGBTQ+ Hotline: 1-888-843-4564 or to chat follow link: LGBT National Help Center

Other On Campus Clinical and Peer Support Services

CState Recovery Community (CSRC)

Click to learn more about the Recovery Community

Free service for students who have struggled with, are struggling with, or know someone struggling with mental health challenges and/or substance use or misuse.

Services include a safe, comfortable space to relax, study, or socialize; individualized peer support services; group support; mental health counseling; educational groups; and more.

Reach out to CSRC Coordinator Holly Stoddard at recoverycommunity@cincinnatistate.edu.

Important Information for College Students:

Declaration for Mental Health Treatment

Free Mobile App to Connect with Resources

The CState Cares app provides quick access to campus and community resources to help you or someone you know find support for a variety of issues. The app provides an easy way to connect with resources such as:

  • Personal counseling
  • Academic support
  • Mental health crisis lines
  • Recovery services and crisis lines
  • Food, rental, and housing assistance
  • Personal tools for coping with a variety of issues

To download the app to your mobile device, visit either the Apple App Store or for Android, Google Play from your mobile device and search for “CState Cares”. The links will only show as previews unless you are using a mobile device.

CState Cares for Apple
CState Cares for Android

More Mental Health Resources

Note: Resources listed below are provided as potential resources that may be helpful. This is not an endorsement.

Online Guide for Student Mental Wellness

  • Informative article that includes free apps for specific issues such as anxiety and depression.

Tools for Coping

  • Includes wellness screenings and free apps for specific issues such as anxiety and depression.

24/7 Stress and Depression Free Chat App:

Community Resources

The Counseling Center can help students identify and connect with appropriate on-campus and community resources. You are welcome to contact the Counseling Center by phone, email, e-form, or by stopping in during walk-in hours (see above) to discuss your situation and explore how we may be able to support you. Links to regional community resources are provided below as well.

Contact

Location:  Room 171 Main Building (Clifton Campus) 
Phone:  (513) 569-5779 
Email: counseling@cincinnatistate.edu
Eform: Cincinnati State eForms – Counseling Services Request Form