Support Resources for Oberlin Students, Employees

The Office of the Dean of Students and Human Resources want to ensure that all members of campus are supported and have ready access to resources. 

Following is a list of resources available to students, faculty, and staff. If you have any questions or individual needs not addressed by this bulletin, please reach out to the Office of the Dean of Students at dos@oberlin.edu.

Gathering and Support Spaces

Drop-in support space for students, faculty, and staff will be held at the following times and dates:

• Thursday, October 29, in the Root Room (Carnegie) from 1 to 4 p.m.

• Friday, October 30, in the Nord Annex Lobby from 1 to 4 p.m. 

Support staff and counselors will be available in these spaces along with light refreshments and resources.

Available Student Support Resources

For students, staff, and faculty who need additional support, our offices are here to assist. The following resources are available to students impacted by this news:

• The Multifaith Chaplaincy is hosting the following sessions at Lewis House (68 South Professor St.) for student support:

  • Thursday, October 29 (10:30 a.m.-noon): Drop-In and Grief support group option facilitated by Willie Kunert, Buddhist Chaplain and Certified Grief Counselor, Metta Mind Therapy House. 

  • Friday, October 30th (1:30-3 p.m.): Grief support group facilitated by Alyza McMillin, Licensed Professional Counselor, Neighborhood Therapy.

  • Monday, November 2 (noon-1:15 p.m.): Aladdin's lunch and drop-in facilitated by Willie Kunert, Buddhist Chaplain and Certified Grief Counselor, Metta Mind Therapy.
    
    Please contact David Dorsey at ddorsey@oberlin.edu with any questions.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will be available on campus in StudiOC Rooms 204, 205, and 206 (38 E. College St.) from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. today (October 29).

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is available for students who need to speak with a counselor. Students can schedule an appointment by calling 440-775-8470 or emailing caps@oberlin.edu.  CAPS will also have drop-in hours between Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. In addition, CAPS will remain open until 7 p.m. today (October 29) through Friday, October 30. 

• UWill, a 24/7 free teletherapy service, is available for students through the CAPS Virtual Hub.  

• Student Support and Outreach provides individualized support to students who may be experiencing difficulties of any kind. Students may come to the Office of the Dean of Students (Wilder Hall Room 105) at any time for walk-in appointments. In addition, Student Support and Outreach will extend its hours until 6 p.m. from today through Friday, October 30.

Faculty and Staff Support Resources

• EAP Counselors will be on campus Thursday, October 29; Friday, October 30; and Monday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Oberlin’s Employee Assistance Program, Higher Ed EAP, is available 24/7. Through this program, all faculty and staff have access to professional counselors at any hour of the day or night:

  • Call 800-252-4555, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will be connected immediately with an experienced, trained counselor.

  • Visit www.HigherEdEAP.com and click Member Login for articles and self-help tools on grief, stress, and anxiety. If you are registering for the first time, enter “Oberlin College” as your organization name.

Please check in with each other and do not hesitate to seek out the support that you need. You may contact the following offices with any questions, needs, or concerns, as we coordinate resources and support across the campus:

Office of the Dean of Students (studentsupport@oberlin.edu)

Dean of Arts & Science (asdean@oberlin.edu)

Dean of Conservatory (condeans@oberlin.edu)