Counseling Services

The Mission of Cincinnati State Counseling Services

TO promote student learning and development by providing personal counseling and referral services that encourage mental, emotional, and social wellness of Cincinnati State students.

Counseling Services include:

Personal Counseling:  Enrolled students may take advantage of free, one-on-one, short-term counseling to help navigate and cope with personal and emotional challenges that may be interfering with school, relationships, and other responsibilities.

Campus and Community Referral: Available to students who may need access to community resources. Not every student concern is necessarily served best by the College’s Counseling Services. If it is determined that a student may be better served through other resources, the student is referred to a related on-campus service or to a community resource or agency. For a comprehensive list of community services, please scroll down.

Consultation and Assessment:  Available to students, faculty, and administrators. Counseling Services provide help in identifying a student’s needs, appropriate campus services, and possible referral for community resources.

For more information or to schedule an appointment:

eFORM: Counseling Services Appointment Request
EMAIL: counseling@cincinnatistate.edu
CALL: (513) 569-5779
WALK-IN: Main Building Room 171 (Clifton Campus), Hours M-F, 9a-5p

24/7 Support Resources

For urgent support, please contact the following

National Mental Health Support Line: Dial dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
National Mental Health Support Text Line: Text HOME to 741-741 to text with a crisis counselor
Local Mental Health Support Line: 513-281-2273 (CARE)
Local Mental Health Support Text Line: Text TALBERT to 839863
Domestic Violence Help Line: 513-381-5610
Recovery Health Help Line: 513-281-7422
LGBTQ+ Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

Other On Campus Clinical and Peer Support Services

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CState Recovery Community (CSRC)

*BEGINNING FALL 2024 SEMESTER*

About Our Community

A unique collegiate recovery program founded using harm reduction principles. We are proudly an Institutional Community College Member of the Association of Recovery in Higher Education. Visit ATLC room 401 or the office in Main 232 to set up a meeting with Holly Stoddard.

Students can feel comfortable with our team meeting them where they are, in whatever stage of change, regardless of treatment or recovery goals. We hope our community enhances a sense of belonging on campus for students needing support, struggling with mental health, problem behaviors, or substance misuse not supported by other campus resources. CSRC is directly connected to the Counseling Center and has partnered with related academic programs, such as Addiction Studies, Human & Social Services, and Social & Behavioral Sciences.

What to Expect

The program will approach all types of recovery in a broad, holistic, and compassionate sense, addressing the needs of as many students as possible. Students can attend weekly meetings providing support with the ability to schedule individually with a clinician, peer supporter, or community resource specialist. Depending on the topic, groups and activities will be facilitated by volunteers, counseling center clinicians, peer support, or faculty and staff managers. Students will be directly connected to the counseling center upon request while utilizing the community.

Services Provided

CSRC services are managed and coordinated by Holly Stoddard, MSSA, LISW, LICDC. Holly is a harm reductionist and trauma-informed therapist who specializes in trauma, substance & other use disorders, and recovery. She also educates future entry-level providers at CState in the Addiction Studies and Human and Social Service Program.

A CState Ohio Certified Peer Support Specialist/Community Resource Specialist and other Counseling Center clinicians will provide peer and clinical services; Holly will hold psychoeducation groups. Services provided will include connection to needed school, community resources, group peer support, prevention activities & outreach, individual peer support, and direct connection to CState Counseling Center.

Visit ATLC 401 for our drop-in space to build community, work on homework, attend groups, and receive support. Visit the Counseling Center for individual appointments with both clinicians and peer support.

If you have any ideas for a group or needed services or if you want to get involved email Holly at holly.stoddard@cincinnatistate.edu.

Potential groups to begin Fall 2024:

Veterans and military group

Relationships to mind, body, and food

Gambling & Gaming

Self-Compassion

Family & friends support group (folks who are affected due to their family or friends)

SMART Recovery group (an evidence-based alternative to the 12-step model)

Come As You Are group to welcome all into the community: prevention, education, and building community (harm reduction psychoeducation group)

Anxiety Support Group

Free for Students and Community Members

A self-help group for persons who are experiencing stress, anxiety and other related issues.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but this group is currently on hold. It will resume in the future. Please check back or contact the Counseling Center for updates.

Free Mobile App to Connect with Resources

The CState Cares app provides quick access to campus and community resources to help you or someone you know find support for a variety of issues. The app provides an easy way to connect with resources such as:

Personal counseling
Academic support
Mental health crisis lines
Recovery services and crisis lines
Food, rental, and housing assistance
Personal tools for coping with a variety of issues

To download the app to your mobile device, visit either the Apple App Store or for Android, Google Play from your mobile device and search for “CState Cares”. The links will only show as previews unless you are using a mobile device.

CState Cares for Apple

CState Cares for Android

The Wellness Works Alliance is a community partnership between Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky & Southwest Ohio and Cincinnati State College Counseling Services. Together, our mission is to promote the mental, emotional, social and physical wellness of students and the larger community. Follow the link provided above for information about resources and events.

More Resources

Note: Resources listed below are provided as potential resources that may be helpful. This is not an endorsement.

Counseling Resource Videos

Includes stories from college students about mental wellness, how to manage stress while in college, and tips for helping others

Tools for Coping

Includes wellness screenings and free apps for specific issues such as anxiety and depression.

24/7 Stress and Depression Free Chat App:

Download for Apple: ‎7 Cups of Tea
Download for Android: 7 Cups of Tea

Online Guide for Student Mental Wellness

Community Resources

The resource lists below offer some options available in the community. Please contact the Counseling Center is you need more detailed assistance in locating community resources.

Clothing, Furniture, Household Items

Domestic-Violence & Sexual Assault

Transportation, Car, Repair

Disaster Relief