You will find our offices a short walk from the center of campus at 247 West Lorain Street, Suite D, in the Health Center.

We are open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (closed noon - 1:00 p.m.)
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Same-day walk-in crisis consultation hours are Monday & Tuesday 11:00 a.m.-noon, and Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Please call the office at 440-775-8470 to schedule an appointment.

We discourage the use of email communications to contact us regarding an emergency or to schedule an appointment. Email is not a secure means of communication, nor is it an appropriate way to address your concerns. The most effective way to receive prompt attention is to call the office during business hours. When the Counseling Center is closed, the Lorain County Mental Health Hotline is available for emergency assistance or consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-866-888-6673, or 1-440-282-2335.

8 Psychiatric Services

Oberlin College has contracted with University Hospitals of Cleveland to provide psychiatric services for Oberlin students. Farah Munir, D.O. is a board certified psychiatrist and holds office hours in the Counseling Center part time during the academic year.

At Oberlin the psychiatrist works in conjunction with staff psychologists in the Counseling Center and medical staff in Student Health Services to provide a holistic approach to treatment. It is our goal to provide quality mental health care and services by assessing each student’s individual needs, and determining the best way to meet those needs. Students expressing a desire to meet with the psychiatrist will initially be scheduled to consult with a professional staff member in the Counseling Center for an assessment, regardless of past or current treatment. All students utilizing the services of Dr. Munir will also be required to provide evidence of a psychotherapeutic relationship with a licensed mental health provider in the Oberlin/Cleveland area. In some cases, this relationship will be with a psychologist in the Counseling Center. In others a referral will be made to a private practitioner in the Oberlin area for ongoing support and psychotherapy. Please schedule an appointment with one of the Counseling Center staff psychologists to discuss your interest in meeting with the psychiatrist.

8 Transportation Options

Finding transportation out of Oberlin can be challenging. Click on the link below to explore available options.

Tranportation Options

We are very happy to announce that Katharine Hahn, Ph.D. and Lindsay Varkula, M.A. are joining the Counseling Center staff for the 2009-2010 academic year. Dr. Hahn is our new postdoctoral resident, and Ms. Varkula is our new graduate trainee.

Scheduled counseling sessions begin the first week of classes. Please call the office at 440-775-8470 upon your return to Oberlin to schedule an appointment.