Student Wellness Resources

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If you need immediate help, please contact one of these resources:

Emergency Services
911


Mental Health
988

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Campus Security
801-430-5139


Student Support Specialists
801-627-8300

Other Hotline/Lifeline Numbers
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-784-8433
  • Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-801-392-7273
  • Child Abuse Reporting Line: 1-855-323-3237
  • Elder Abuse Reporting Line: 1-800-371-7897
  • Sexual assault Crisis Line: 1-888-421-1100


Mental Health and Wellness Statement

Mental health and wellness are essential for a student’s academic success. OTECH provides and helps connects students with resources, support, and services to address mental health and wellness needs. We are committed to helping all students thrive, whether you are on-campus or online. If you need assistance navigating any of the resources, please contact your student support specialist.

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Things have become so difficult that you need help right away

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Wellness Resources Available to Students

Student Support Specialists

Student Support Specialists are professionally trained and available for all students at the college. They provide assistance to students with:

  • Academic matters:
    • Course/program completion
    • Program changes
    • Policies/procedures
    • Student rights & complaint process
  • Personal matters
    • Personal/family matters
    • Addressing emergency situations
    • Providing referrals to community services
Student Support Specialists

Blomquist Hale

OTECH students can access FREE counseling services through Blomquist Hale. These services are confidential and available for you (as a student) and your eligible dependents. To set up an appointment, call 801-262-9619 and tell them you’re an OTECH student. In-person and virtual appointments are available.

  • Support Now: Instantly connect with a licensed therapist during business hours (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.). For immediate crisis support (no appointment necessary) text 801-383-0580.
  • Examples of Life Challenges a licensed therapist can help with:
    • Stress & Anxiety
    • Grief & Depression
    • Drug/Alcohol Addictions
    • Any Distressing Life Issue
    • Family Problems
    • Marital Difficulties
    • Legal or Financial Issues
    • Elderly or Child Care
Blomquist Hale Student Dashboard

Trula

Coaching

FREE peer-to-peer coaching for students is now available through Trula! Whether you’re looking for help with goal setting, feeling stressed, or want to make changes in your life, coaching can help you.

  • Sessions are virtual, flexible, and confidential
  • Find more information or connect with a Trula Coach at trula.com/students

SafeUT

SafeUT gives FREE access to licensed counselors who provided 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support:

  • Depression/anxiety
  • Suicide prevention
  • Loss/grief
  • Self-harm
  • Any life challenge

LiveSafe

The LiveSafe app provides students and employees with a direct connection to Campus Security so they can easily communicate all their safety needs.
Through the app, students can:

  • Report tips (send texts/photos to security)
  • Share their location to security in an emergency
  • Talk with campus security
  • Access emergency procedures for campus


Suicide Prevention

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, there is help. You can reach out on behalf of yourself, or another student if you are concerned for their safety.

Students can access one of the college’s trained student support specialists by calling 801-627-8300 or by visiting the reception desk in the Student Services Building or reach out to one of the following resources:

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call, text, or chat 988 to be connected to trained counselors. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary. The previous phone number (1-800-273-8255) will remain available as well. For more information, visit: https://988lifeline.org/
  • SafeUT: SafeUT is a crisis chat and tip line that provides real-time crisis intervention for students, parents/guardians, and educators through live chat and a confidential tip line – right from your phone. Visit their website or download the SafeUT app from the app store. https://safeut.org
  • Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741-741
  • The Trevor Project is designed for LGBT youth who are considering suicide – 1-866-488-7386
  • Veterans Crisis Line: call 988 & press 1 or text 838-255
  • Live On: liveonutah.org, Free course and information on their Instagram account: @liveonutah


Weber County Community Resources

These listed services are only some of the service providers that are available. Additional resources can be found by going to 211utah.org or by calling 211.

Weber Human Services
Provides mental health, substance use, and senior services programs.
https://www.weberhs.net/
801-625-3700
237 26th St. Ogden, UT 84401
McKay Dee Access Center
Behavioral Health Access Centers provide 24/7 psychiatric and crisis care for individuals 18 years and older. Programs provide emergency psychiatric services, medical screenings, mental health screening, and case management.
801-387-5543
4401 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, UT 84403 (entrance adjacent to ER entrance)
Midtown Community Health Center
Midtown Community Health Center is a private, non-profit group of clinics that provides quality, affordable healthcare services to community residents at their Ogden, Davis County and Salt Lake City facilities.
http://www.midtownchc.org/
801-393-5355
2240 Adams Ave. Ogden, UT 84401
Ogden VA Community Based Outreach Clinic
https://www.va.gov/salt-lake-city-health-care/locations/ogden-va-clinic/
801-479-4105 (ext. 6135).
3945 South Washington Blvd, Suite 1 South Ogden, UT 84403
VA Vet Center/ Ogden Outstation
https://www.va.gov/find-locations/facility/vc_5141OS
801-737-9737
877-927-8387 (24/7 call center)
2357 N Washington Blvd, North Ogden, UT 84414
OWCAP: Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership
https://www.owcap.org/
3159 Grant Ave, Ogden, UT 84401
801-399-9281
Cottages of Hope
https://www.cottagesofhope.org/
2724 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden UT 84401
801-393-4011
Weber County Library Classes (ESL and Citizenship Classes available)
View calendar of events here:
https://weberpl.events.mylibrary.digital/


Immigration Assistance

Call 211 to talk to a real person for assistance with food, housing, bills, employment, health care, taxes, counseling, and more.

Catholic Community Services: Immigration Assistance
https://ccsutah.org/programs/immigration
Ogden Office: 2504 F Ave. Ogden, UT 84401,
801-428-1295
Weber County Library Classes (ESL and Citizenship Classes available)
View calendar of events here: https://weberpl.events.mylibrary.digital/


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GREEN

What you might be feeling/doing/thinking

  • Avoiding classes/activities/events
  • Changing your behavior in significant and negative ways
  • Struggling to manage your personal hygiene or appearance for lack of energy or motivation
  • Having a difficult time managing your emotions
  • Ignoring calls or texts from family, friends, or other supportive people in your life
  • Feeling like no one cares about you or can understand what you’re going through
  • Having a difficult time sleeping or sleeping too much
  • Having a difficult time eating or eating in ways that aren’t healthy for you
  • Starting to use unhealthy coping strategies

Things you can try on your own

  • Take care of your basic needs:
  • Eat healthy meals
  • Get a good amount of sleep each night (7-8 hrs)
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Be physically active in some way each day
  • Create a routine for each day
  • Spend time outside in the sun
  • Spend time with friends/family (call, text, visit, etc.)
  • Practice mindfulness & breathing exercises
  • Sign out of social media for short periods of time

Resources

On-Campus Resources
Community/VA resources:
  • Ogden VA Community Based Outreach Clinic:
    801-479-4105 (ext. 6135). 3945 South Washington
    Blvd, Suite 1 South Ogden, UT 84403
Virtual Resources
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YELLOW

What you might be feeling/doing/thinking

  • Already have a mental health diagnosis – depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc
  • Completely neglecting your school, work, or other life responsibilities
  • Completely withdrawing from activities that usually bring you joy
  • Frequently expressing anger toward others
  • Using alcohol or drugs excessively
  • Relying on existing relationships to address your mental health needs instead of professional help
  • Disconnecting from your friends and family
  • Thoughts of helplessness or hopelessness
  • Feeling worthless or that you can’t do anything right
  • Feeling overwhelmed and beginning to doubt your ability to take care of yourself
  • Engaging in self-harming behaviors (cutting, burning, bruising)

Things you can try on your own

  • Mindfulness, grounding exercises, or breathing exercises
  • Give yourself permission to take a break from things for a brief period of time
  • Reach out to the people in your life who support you
  • Calling your counselor or therapist if you have one

Resources

On-Campus Resources
Community/VA resources:
  • Weber Human Services: 801-625-3700
    https://www.weberhs.net/
  • VA Vet Center/ Ogden Outstation: 877-927-8387 (24/7 phone line)
Virtual Resources
  • Blomquist Hale Mental Health Solutions –
    Free counseling services for students:
    801-262-9619 – Tell them you’re an OTECH student
  • SafeUT: text/chat via the SafeUT app
  • Trevor Project (support for LGBTQ young people):
    call 1-866-488-7386 or text ‘START’ to 678-678
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What you might be feeling/doing/thinking

  • Talking about suicide or dying
  • Planning on harming yourself or others
  • Expressing yourself violently in words or actions or taking your frustrations out on others
  • You are being harmed by others
  • Harassing/bullying others
  • You feel the need to carry a weapon
  • You feel like giving up or that there is no hope that things will get better
  • You feel like a burden to those around you

Things you can try on your own

  • It’s time to get professional help, the best thing you can do is contact one of the resources listed.

Resources

On-Campus Resources
Community Resources
  • McKay Dee Access Center: 801-387-5543.
    4401 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT 84403
    (entrance adjacent to ER entrance)
  • Emergency Assistance: 911
Virtual Resources
  • Blomquist Hale Support Now: text 801-383-0580
    *Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (local)
24/7 Virtual Resources
  • National Suicide and Crisis hotline: 988
  • SafeUT: 1-833-372-3388 or text/chat via the SafeUT app
  • Trevor Project (support for LGBTQ young people): call 1-866-488-7386 or text ‘START’ to 678-678
  • Veterans Crisis Line: call 988 & press 1 or text 838-255
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4376
  • Utah Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-897-5465
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