The Courtright Memorial Library has a collection of 32 bicycles available for current students, faculty, and staff use. Beginning in July 2021, the $5 maintenance fee will be generously covered by the Friends of the Library. However, users must still sign a waiver each term giving them access to the collection for up to 6 months (July – December, January – June). We recommend that all users read through the program’s information sheet prior to riding. Otterbikes check out for 7 days at a time but are renewable (in person or over the phone but not online) pending that at least 5 bikes are currently not checked out.
The College Student's Guide to Sleep
A comprehensive guide to helping college students get a good night's sleep, from developing a nightly routine to spotting sleep disorders.
Clements/Rike Recreation Center
Nutrition.gov Guide to Exercise and Fitness
This USDA-run site provides examples, videos, and tools for getting and staying active. It also has a resource guide to other government agencies' guides to exercise.
Move Your Way is a physical activity campaign from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to promote the recommendations from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. It is designed to be inclusive to those with disabilities as well, recognizing physical activity doesn't look the same for all people. It has an interactive tool that can help plan a weekly activity plan.
How Older Adults Can Get Started with Exercise
Page from the National Institute on Aging with information regarding how much activity is recommended for older adults, questions to ask a doctor prior to starting a fitness routine, and how to set fitness goals.
10 Office Exercises You Can Do Secretly
Ideas from howstuffworks.com on ways to keep active during intense study or work sessions.
14 Stretches to Counteract the Effects of Sitting, From a PT
A physical therapist offers a variety of stretches to help muscles and mobility after periods of prolonged sitting and inactivity.
Nutrition:
USDA-sponsored website that offers credible information to help you make healthful eating choices. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers. The site has a variety of tools and resources, including MyPlate nutrition plans, recipes, expert Q & A, tips on going vegetarian/vegan, hydration recommendations, food assistance programs, and an abundance of nutritional information. Nutrition.gov also has a strict standard for what websites they link to, focusing on pages that present objective, unbiased, and up to date content.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' website, which covers topics related to food, health, and fitness. They also have sections devoted to seniors, men, women, and children.
Eating Disorders:
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
NEDA is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Their site provides an online screening tool, support groups (including virtual options), and how to find treatment and what to expect from it.
Mount Carmel St. Ann's Emergency Room
OhioHealth Westerville Medical Campus
Resources for emergency support:
Crisis Text Line: The free, 24/7, Crisis Text Line serves anyone in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 emotional support and information via text. Data usage while texting Crisis Text Line is free and the number will not appear on a phone bill with the mobile service carrier.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7.
The Trevor Project: Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Highly-trained, expert advocates offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages. Phone hotline and online chat.
Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO): It provides advocacy and emotional support services in conjunction with medical and social services at OhioHealth Emergency Departments and other local facilities in central Ohio. Services include emergency room advocacy, 24-hour helpline, and recovery resources.