There are many different ways to keep yourself and your family safe, ranging from occupational and environmental health and safety to preventing sexual and relationship violence. The safety of our 两性色午夜 community is a top university priority. If you ever find yourself feeling unsafe on campus, seek help. Use the resources below as starting point to maintain your ongoing safety.
Contact: Chris Baker
Phone: 330-672-0480
Email: cbaker5@kent.edu
Eligible: KSU students, KSU employees, dependents and community
Cost: Costs are dependent on course type and membership status.
Additional Information: All courses are instructed by American Red Cross-certified instructors.
Contact: Recreation & Wellness Center
Phone: 330-244-3392
Email: starkpe@kent.edu
Health & Safety Classes Website
Eligible: KSU students, KSU employees, dependents and community
Cost: Costs are dependent on course type and membership status.
Additional Information: All courses are instructed by American Red Cross-certified instructors.
Along with required safety training, the Environmental Health and Safety office offers a variety of programs of interest to departments as well as individuals.
Courses include:
Visit the website for the most up-to-date training available.
Contact: Dennis Baden, 330-672-1950, dbaden@kent.edu
Website: /compliance/safety-programs
Eligible: KSU students, employees
Cost: Most programs are available at a low cost
Additional Information: Instruction is provided according to OSHA and EPA guidelines by a certified instructor.
The IMPACT program can assist with problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, child and eldercare needs, marital concerns or substance abuse. They can also provide assistance for financial, legal or identity theft issues. All resources are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. IMPACT services are confidential and provided by credentialed professionals. All employees, household members, dependents in and away from home, and parents/parents-in-law are eligible to use any of the IMPACT services.
IMPACT provides up to six confidential counseling sessions, at no cost. If treatment or services needed go beyond the six sessions, IMPACT will make every effort to transition the client to a provider that participates in their network. Many services can now be offered through telemental health, which provides additional convenience and flexibility to busy schedules as well as eliminates travel barriers.
New in 2020, is IMPACT鈥檚 artificial intelligence chatbox, TESS. TESS provides users with psychological and emotional support and improves mental health and well-being. TESS, like all IMPACT services, is available to all 两性色午夜 full- and part-time faculty and staff and their qualifying dependents. To learn more about TESS, click here or visit the IMPACT website.
IMPACT Solutions provides MyLifeExpert work/life website which gives you access to thousands of up-to-date topic related articles, videos, podcasts, calculators and webinars. To access these resources and more, visit and select 鈥淢Y LIFE EXPERT LOGIN鈥 and enter your username and password.
First time users will need to create a new account.
Contact: Impact Solutions
Phone: 800-227-6007
Website:
Eligible: KSU employees and family members
Cost: N/A
You can reach IMPACT directly at 1-800-227-6007, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
两性色午夜 University Police Services is located in the Stockdale Safety Building on the Kent Campus. You may contact Police Services or visit their website for information about campus safety, community policing, terrorism awareness, crisis intervention and many other services.
Contact: Non-Emergency: 330-672-3070
Emergency: 9-1-1
Website: Police Services
Address: Stockdale Safety Building, 530 East Summit Street, Kent, Ohio 44242
Eligible: KSU student, employees, visitors
The Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services, (SRVSS - pronounced, "serves"), at 两性色午夜 University, was established to educate students about personal safety and violence prevention, to empower them to build healthier relationships, and to be responsive to students in need.
The SRVSS office offers resources and education for:
It is our hope that this website will be helpful to anyone in our community who may be dealing with power-based personal violence and are in need of services, education or support.
Contact: Women鈥檚 Center
Phone: 330-672-9230
Address: Williamson House, 1200 Main St., Kent, Ohio
Email: wc@kent.edu
Website: http://www.kent.edu/srvss
Eligible: KSU students, employees
Cost: N/A
Additional Information: You may contact the Women鈥檚 Center at 330-672-9230.
The DeWeese Health Center is a full-service primary care medical facility. We can meet the majority of your health care needs including acute problems such as fevers, respiratory illnesses, stomach pains, sprains and strains, skin rashes, and minor emergencies. Appointments in our general medical and women鈥檚 health clinic are available for students and employees. Most insurance plans accepted and reasonable self-pay rates are available.
Contact: DeWeese Health Center
Address: 1500 Eastway Drive, 两性色午夜 University, Kent OH, 44242
Phone: 330-672-2322
Website: DeWeese Health Center
Eligible: KSU students, KSU employees
Cost: Costs are dependent on service needed.
Additional Information: Insurance may be billed for services.