At Rhodes State College, we recognize that every student is unique, bringing their own strengths, experiences, and challenges. Our goal is to meet students where they are and provide the support they need to achieve success. Whether you're seeking academic assistance, personal support, or career guidance, the following resources are available to you at the College, community, state, and national level:
College Resources for Students
Free confidential counseling is offered to any currently enrolled Rhodes State College students including College Credit Plus (CCP) students. Contact Harness Health Partners at 1-855-695-2817 or visit StudentLifeServices.com Password: rhodes.
The SHOP
The SHOP (Supplies Helping Our Peers) is an on-campus pantry that is FREE to all students, faculty, and staff. In it, we keep various perishable and non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies. The SHOP has two locations for students to utilize: on main campus in Public Service building, room 222; or at Borra in room 205b. If you have any questions about the SHOP, feel free to email Atherton.a@rhodesstate.edu or call (419)995-8219. You can also visit the SHOP’s webpage here.
Student Advocate
Our Student Advocate is here to help guide you through life’s many trials and tribulations. We at Rhodes State recognize that students have a lot more on their plate than just the assignments and tests that go along with college. Many students may be struggling to: meet basic needs; find suitable transportation; pay for tuition or bills at home; or to cope with the mental rigors completing college. Our Student Advocate is here to help! Please email Atherton.a@rhodesstate.edu or call (419)995-8219 if you would like assistance. If you would like to make a referral, please go to this link and follow instructions on screen to fill out the referral form.
Accommodative Services
The Office of Accommodative Services provides accommodations to eligible individuals. All information and documentation is kept confidential. If you think you would benefit from accommodations, please call (419)995-8476 or email TestCenter@rhodesstate.edu.
Tutoring Center
The Tutoring Center, located in Science room 240, is free to all current Rhodes State students. Tutors are here to help students reach their academic potential and develop the necessary skills to achieve their educational goals. Some students may need assistance with a paper they’ve written. The Tutoring Center can help with that too! Submit papers for review online, via email, or in-person. For more information about the Tutoring Center, click this link. For questions, you can also email Bergstrand.b@rhodesstate.edu or call (419)995-8196.
Mental Health Services
Counseling Services at Rhodes State College offers short-term, outpatient mental health support to currently enrolled students, addressing personal challenges that may impact academic success and well-being. The services provided include individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention, focusing on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. In addition to therapy, students can access drop-in sessions, educational workshops, social support activities, and consultations. The department also connects students with on-campus and off-campus resources when necessary. In mental health crises, Counseling Services collaborates with other campus departments to ensure the safety and well-being of the student, coordinating immediate support and resources as needed. While services are available to all enrolled students, College Credit Plus students are encouraged to seek support through their high school, and students under the age of 18 need parental consent to receive services. Services are provided on the main campus in the Justin Borra Behavioral Health Center in Tech Lab 108; or at the Borra Center for Health Sciences for students that attend those programs. Students can contact the Director of Student Counseling Services for questions at Hampshire.p@rhodesstate.edu or 419-995-8852.
TimelyCare
Rhodes State has partnered with TimelyCare to offer 24/7 mental and emotional support for our students. TimelyCare services are FREE to all currently enrolled Rhodes State students. To utilize this free support, please visit our page here and follow directions to register with TimelyCare.
Veteran’s Support Task Force
You’ve served our country, now let Rhodes State College serve you. We are ready to assist you, your spouse, or your dependents in taking advantage of your educational benefits while at Rhodes State College. We’ve served hundreds of Military-Connected students and their families to not only maximize benefits but to find the best version of themselves while here at our College. The members of our team are ready to embrace the skills and uniqueness you bring to our campus and want to begin by providing a tailored experience for you. Please contact Veterans@rhodesstate.edu for more information.
Scholarships
Rhodes State College offers a variety of scholarships to support students in achieving their academic and career goals. Our scholarships are designed to assist students from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines, providing financial relief that allows them to focus on their studies. Whether you are a new, returning, or transfer student, there are scholarship opportunities available to help make your education more affordable. Visit our Scholarships page to explore eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and step-by-step instructions on how to apply. Take advantage of these opportunities to invest in your future!
Dental Hygiene Clinic
The Dental Hygiene Clinic is a resource that’s available to all Rhodes students and employees, as well as to members of the community. Services are typically offered each year, September thru April, and are performed by our current dental hygiene students under supervision of licensed dentists and dental hygienists. If interested, please visit the Dental Hygiene Clinic on the first floor of Cook Hall, next to the library; you can also call (419)995-8346 to schedule an appointment.
Laptop Kiosks
Laptop kiosks provide free rental laptops for the day, to any students in need. Students only need to provide their Student ID number or use their Rhodes login credentials to access the kiosks. Once rented, each laptop should have everything needed for the student renting to complete the day’s coursework. After the student is finished with the laptop, they need only to return it to the kiosk so it can be charged for the following day. Currently, there is one kiosk on Main Campus in the Tech Lab building, room 131; and one kiosk at Borra, on the second floor next to the elevators.
Sensory Room
Located in Tech Lab room 132 (the Testing Center), the Sensory Room offers a tranquil space for students, faculty, and staff to decompress. It combines therapeutic lighting, seating, sounds, and fidgets to aid in the regulation and decrease of stress. Click Here for more information.
Pause for Paws
Our Office of Accommodative Services has been proudly providing a therapy dog program, Pause for Paws, for three years! A number of licensed therapy dogs regularly come to campus to help relieve the stress of those around. Take a “pause” in your day and come pet some dogs! For more information about the therapy dogs, click here and scroll down to the “Pause for Paws” arrow.
Wi-fi Parking Lot
Rhodes State College has a wi-fi accessible parking lot, on campus! It is available for use to all students, faculty, and staff. If you would like to work on coursework from the comfort of your vehicle, you need only park in Lot F (across from Keese Hall), and access the wi-fi from your device.
Library
Our campus library is located on the first floor of Cook Hall, on the south end of the building. Over 60,000 volumes are available for student use. The library is also associated with the OhioLINK statewide catalog, which allows students to request items from other colleges and universities around the state. For more information about our library, please click here.
Lactation Room
The Lactation Room at Rhodes State College is located in Room 132F of the Technical Education Building. This facility provides a private space for nursing mothers to pump and attend to their child(ren). The room is intended for individual use and features a locking door for privacy, a small refrigerator for storage, comfortable seating, and a changing table.
Community Resources for Students & Employees
If you are in need of immediate assistance and cannot contact the counselor, please call the We Care Crisis Center at 1-800-567-HOPE (4673) or 9-1-1.
Crime Victim Services (CVS) works with Rhodes State College to help victims prevail over the trauma of their victimization by assisting and advocating for safety, healing, justice, and restitution. | Our Campus Sexual Assault Survivor Advocate is Charla Lauth who can be reached at 567-940-8272 or charlal@crimevictimservices.org.
For a list of community resources and contact information please go to: www.wecarepeople.org/agencies. For additional resources outside of Allen County, please check out SAMHSA's online locator: http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Crisis Text Line: 741-741 and text "Start" or "Listen"
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: Advocates for comprehensive responses and rape crisis services for survivors and empowers communities to prevent sexual violence. | 888-886-8388 | www.oaesv.org/
Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Advances the principles that all people have the right to an oppression and violence free life; and brings leadership, expertise and best practices to community programs. | 800-934- 9840 | www.odvn.org/
Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization: BRAVO has been serving the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Communities since 1996. | 866-86-BRAVO | www.bravo-ohio.org/
National Sexual Assault Hotline : Provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual violence, their friends, and families, free of charge 24/7. | 800-656-HOPE | Text “campus” to 22522 | www.rainn.org/get-help/national-sexual-assault-hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Provides 24/7 confidential, one-on-one support to each caller and person on live chat, offering crisis intervention, options for next steps and direct connection to sources for immediate safety. | 800-799-SAFE | TTY 800-787-3224 | www.thehotline.org
Love is Respect: Provides 24/7 phone one-on-one confidential support from peer advocates. Message and data rates apply. | 866-331-9474 | TTY 866-331-8453 | Text “loveis” to 22522 | www.loveisrespect.org