Quick Access to Health & Counseling Services
Winter Closure Information
The Bear Care Clinic will be closed from Dec. 21–Jan. 12. If you need access to care during this time, you can schedule an appointment with Compass Community Health at 634 11th Street by calling (740) 355-7102. The clinic will re-open on campus Jan. 13, 2025.
Bear Care Clinic
(740) 355-7102
Available to SSU students Monday–Friday, 10 am to 4 pm
Located on the southeast corner of campus near Shawnee Turf soccer field
(View Campus Map)
Counseling and Medical Appointments may be made by calling (740) 355-7102
Providing:
- First-aid services
- Quick care for minor illnesses and injuries
- Counseling, mental health, and psychological services
- Health and wellness care through a partnership with Compass Community Health
- Student’s insurance will be billed. The Bear Care Clinic accepts all students, regardless of ability to pay.
Access the care you need, when you need it.
The Shawnee State University Bear Care Clinic offers daily convenient access to first-aid services, quick care for minor illnesses and injuries, counseling, mental health, and psychological services, and primary care through a partnership with Compass Community Health, a regional community-based healthcare provider that specializes in primary care and mental health.
Services Provided On-Site:
Primary and First-Aid Care
Stop by the Bear Care Clinic for treatment of minor illnesses, such as colds, flu, headaches, cuts, etc. Our team will evaluate and treat students, and make referrals for higher levels of care, if needed.
Medical Testing
Students may receive medical testing for strep, flu, pregnancy, urine analysis, and TB through the Bear Care Clinic.
Wellness Education & Events
Events and activities aimed at improving the health and wellness of everyone on campus will be organized through the Bear Care Clinic. Look for ongoing announcements and invitations in email and on the SSU App.
Mental Health & Counseling
Professionals in the Bear Care Clinic will provide on-site screening, self-help, mental health resources, and telehealth sessions with licensed independent mental health providers. The team will triage students and make referrals to the most appropriate levels of care including in-person counseling appointments with mental health providers with Compass Community Health’s facility located one mile from campus, crisis centers in the region, and emergency room care provided by Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Vaccinations
Shawnee State will provide campus-wide vaccination clinics for flu and Covid. Immunizations including the human papillomavirus (HPV), meningococcal conjugate (MCV4), meningococcal B (MenB), and tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccines, will be offered through the Bear Care Clinic.
Emergency Care & Support
In a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Emergency Care
The emergency room nearest to Shawnee State’s campus is:
Southern Ohio Medical Center Emergency Room
1805 27th Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-8240
Urgent Care
Urgent care services are available at:
Southern Ohio Medical Center Portsmouth Family Health Center
1248 Kinneys Lane
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-7290
If you or someone you know is a danger to themselves or someone else, go to the nearest ER or call 911.
Dial 988 for free and confidential support.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 access to trained crisis professionals for anyone who is in mental health crisis, having suicidal thoughts, dealing with substance use, or experiencing any other kind of emotional distress. This resource is free for all students and staff at SSU.
On SSU Campus and have an urgent need?
Contact SSU Department of Public Safety at (740) 351-3232 for crisis intervention outside of regular business hours.