Wellness at

BGSU Firelands

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Ensuring a healthy, happy experience

At BGSU Firelands, education is not only about academic excellence, but also about personal growth, physical health, mental well-being, and social responsibility. We’re in this together—start here to find out how we can help.

BGSU Counseling Center Resources

Supporting your mental health and well-being

Short-term individual and group counseling

Students can schedule an intake appointment via secure Zoom by calling the Counseling Center at (419) 372-2081.

Crisis counseling and consultation

  • Available by phone during office hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) to support students or anyone concerned about a student’s well-being. Holiday hours may differ. See the Counseling Center's webpage. After hours? Call the Firelands Hope Line: 567-867-HOPE (4673) for immediate assistance 8 a.m. to midnight.
  • Mental health consultations
  • Call for guidance—whether you're a student, faculty or staff member—on how to support students facing mental health challenges.

Alcohol and other drug education

Workshops, assessments and groups focused on education, prevention and support.

Student assistance and advocacy

Need extra support? We provide case management and referrals to connect students with campus and off-campus mental health resources.

Mental health educational programming

Engaging small-group workshops and programs designed to reduce barriers to care and strengthen student connections.

The BGSU Counseling Center welcomes all students. We aspire to respect cultural, individual, and role differences. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive and affirming climate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual/affectional orientations, religions, ages, abilities, sizes, socioeconomic statuses, languages, and cultures.

You're not alone—we're here to help.

Wraparound Support

  • Greater Sandusky Partnership resource network: This is a confidential and unlimited service that is available to assist you with resources for food, transportation, housing, child/elder care, professional counseling and more.

    Please contact Nikki Savona by text/call: 419-679-7257 or email: nicole@greatersandusky.com Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
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Campus Community Support

  • Food insecurity: a pantry on the first floor of George Mylander Hall offers access to non-perishables, toiletry and hygiene products. Additionally, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio hosts a mobile food bank monthly from campus.
  • Students who are parents: support includes a family-friendly lounge, community-based networking events and available financial support for childcare for eligible students.
  • See It. Hear It. Report It. Report an issue or concern to help keep our community a safe place for everyone.
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Academic support

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Financial Support

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Additional Support

  • Community of Care: BGSU’s comprehensive directory of resources to support our University community.
  • Erie County, Ohio: BGSU Firelands partners with local agencies to support our campus community, including those in our home in Erie County.

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Campus Directory

Updated: 11/24/2025 11:03AM