Counseling and Consultation Services

For immediate crisis assistance 24/7, please call 614-292-5766. If a threat is exists to your safety or others, please call 9-1-1.

Students who are able to utilize counseling services through the univeristy at no charge. CFAES has two mental health counselors embedded in the college to work primarily with our students (undergraduate and gradute level): David L. Wirt and A. Schaad. This feature enables our counselors to focus on specific challenges faced by our students and provide the most relevant assistance.

If you are a student who would like to meet with one of our embedded counselors, please visit https://go.osu.edu/phonescreening. This will enable their office to contact you to discuss needs and to schedule for sessions when needed. You can also call 614-292-5766 to start this process. Students should mention they are a CFAES student if they call to be routed to one of the CFAES embedded counselors. 

 

Appointments Available Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Columbus

Wooster

David Wirt, M.Ed., LPCC-S
wirt.9@osu.edu

Webpage

A. Schaad, Psy.D.
schaad.15@osu.edu 

Webpage


 

Special notices: August 31, 2021

The OSU Counseling and Consultation Service now offers services in-person or via tele-consultation – This includes Embedded Counseling at CFAES.

Let's Talk

Daily consultations via Carmen Zoom are available through our "Let's Talk" program Monday through Friday: https://ccs.osu.edu/about-us-and-our-services/lets-talk/. You do need to sign up to drop in via the website link above. You may talk to any CCS Counselor via Let's Talk on any day you like.

Silvercloud 

Looking for a great self help app to use on demand on your time? SilverCloud is an online, interactive mental health resource that provides students with cognitive behavioral skills and strategies accessible 24/7. SilverCloud can be either self-guided or used with the support of a coach. SilverCloud does not require a referral and you can start right now. https://ccs.osu.edu/services/on-demand-services/silvercloud/

As always, if you are in distress, please know we are here to help. Students may contact CCS at any time by calling 614-292-5766 or ccs.osu.edu. If calling after hours, press 2 to be connected to a counselor.