Counseling & Advocacy

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Counseling & Advocacy

Counseling & Advocacy

Rio recognizes the importance of mental health. We provide FREE counseling from licensed professionals and case management services. Working with community partners, we strive to provide the Rio Family with the support they need. Students, staff, and faculty have a safe space to talk, heal, and be supported.

Crisis Unit

Hopewell Health, a partner of the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College, identifies the importance of being prepared for crisis situations. They are to provide a free service to members of URG/RGCC for the immediate response to mental and behavioral distress. If any staff, student, or faculty indicates that he/she/they are at risk of harming themselves, please call 1-800-252-5554

Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program

Advocate Available through the week
The Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program is a rape crisis center serving Athens, Gallia, Hocking Meigs, Morgan, Perry, and Vinton counties throughout Southeast Ohio. Seeking to create a SAFE community where victims and survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, and stalking are thoroughly respected and supported. SAOP works to empower the community through access to confidential advocacy services, awareness raising and education, and through creating a coordinated community response to violence.
Contact the Student Affairs office at 740-245-7350
https://www.saopseoh.org

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

If you or someone you know needs help now, you should immediately call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911.

Ohio is making it easier for individuals who are experiencing a stressful situation to find immediate help, 24/7 with the launch of a free, confidential, statewide Crisis Text Line. Any Ohio resident who needs help coping with a crisis can now text the keyword “4hope” to 741741 to be connected to a crisis counselor. Trained crisis counselors are on stand-by to provide a personal response and information on a range of issues, including; suicidal thoughts, bullying, depression, self-harm, and more. The specialist helps the user stay safe and healthy with effective, secure support.
For additional information on suicide prevention, please refer to: http://suicideprevention.ohio.gov/

Campus Support Groups

We understand that your college experience goes well beyond academic achievement. We have established a variety of support groups designed to provide you with a safe and nurturing space. These support groups are specifically tailored to address the needs of you as an individual where you can address different needs, allowing you to connect to others who may be in a similar situation. When we connect to a caring community you can not only find encouragement but also validation. The challenges or situations are not something you have to fight along.

Some Coping Tips to Support Your Mental Health

Meditate

Meditating in order to breathe and stay calm in moments of stress. This meditation link can help with stress. It will help to make sure you are in a positive, quiet space and that you are comfortable.

^{Disclaimer: Make sure you are NOT driving and/or NOT operating any type of vehicle while listening to this specific meditation, as it is beneficial to close your eyes while listening and relaxing.}

Exercise

Physical exercise to improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. This could be taking a walk, jog or run, yoga, lifting weights, plus much more.

Connect

Reaching out to someone in your support system just to vent. Reach out for support within your support system. A support system could look like a friend, family member or a co-worker.

We're Listening

The office of Mental Wellbeing is here for you though resources, support groups, or individual counseling.

Madsison Duskey

Social Worker

Coping Tips to Support Your Mental Health

Meditate

Meditating helps us control our breathing and stay calm in moments of stress. This meditation link can help with stress. It will help to make sure you are in a positive, quiet space and that you are comfortable.
Disclaimer: Make sure you are NOT driving and/or NOT operating any type of vehicle while listening to this specific meditation, as it is beneficial to close your eyes while listening and relaxing.

Exercise

Physical exercise can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. This could be taking a walk, jog, run, yoga, lifting weights, and so many other activities.

Connect

Simply talking to someone in your support system can take away stress. Reach out for support to even vent about a specific instance that is on your mind, an upcoming event, or past situation can be helpful. This person could be a friend, family member, or a co-worker.

We're Listening

The office of Mental Wellbeing is here for you through free individual counseling, helping connect with outside resources, and offer a variety of support groups.

Madsison Duskey

Social Worker