Ohio Wesleyan University Counseling Services stands in solidarity with Black and African American students, families, and community members. We strongly condemn hate and oppression in any form. We recognize the disturbing events of the past weeks and months and its impact on members of our community. We recognize psychological distress may often result from these incidents and can include vicarious trauma, racial trauma, concerns about community violence and discrimination on the basis of race, feelings of isolation and disempowerment, among other concerns. We would like to reach out to those affected with our support. Counseling Services is available for any student impacted by these events who may be looking for support. Please consider visiting one of the following links:
Black Lives Matter Page
Self Care for Black People
Coping with Traumatic Stress