While Otterbein no longer has a health clinic on campus, we are partnered with Mt Carmel Health System, and students have numerous options in the Westerville and greater Columbus areas for care.
Otterbein has an office for Student Wellness, which can be found via the following information:
Location: In the Office of Student Affairs in the back of Hanby Hall on Cochran Alley.
Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Phone: 614-823-1250
Email: wellness@otterbein.edu
The Student Wellness page offers information on the following things:
The Student Wellness page also lists subpages for more specific wellness-related needs:
Per the Mental Health & Wellness page:
"If you are feeling intense sadness frequently or for a long period of time, you might be depressed. If you feel tired, are sleeping a lot and feel no motivation to get your day started; feel less interested in activities that you typically enjoy; have little or no appetite, poor concentration or attention, periods of crying or low self-esteem; and are withdrawing from friends, you might be depressed. Call 614-823-1333 and talk to a counselor. If you are struggling with imminent, life-threatening thoughts, call 911 or OPD at 614-823-1222."
Students experiencing mental health distress or who are in crisis are urged to contact the Counseling Center. Their contact information is:
Location: 146 W. Home St.
Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Phone: 614-823-1333
Email: counseling@otterbein.edu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otterbeincounseling/
You can find more information about the Counseling Center on their website, and also on the tab for the Counseling Center on this LibGuide.
Otterbein offers multiple opportunities for fitness and recreational activities on campus. The contact information for Clements Recreation Center is:
Location: Clements Recreation Center, 180 Center St.
Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Subject to change during summer months and holidays
Phone: 614-823-3553
All Cardinal Card holders may use the recreation facilities free of charge; you must have your Cardinal Card to swipe in and out of the facilities, however.
For more information on Clements and Rike Centers, as well as the specific exercise and weight equipment available, check out the Fitness & Recreation Facilities webpage!
If you are looking for a healthcare provider in the area, please check the Student Health Information webpage, which lists three preferred providers nearby:
For more information on these providers and how to set up an appointment with them, read through the whole page.
This page also provides lists and maps of local medical servies, clinics, pharmacies, and other resources: