The Ohio Hi-Point Counseling Department is available to assist and advise each student in the areas of academic, career, and personal/social development. In collaboration with parents/guardians, faculty, and the community, our school counselors and support staff assist and support students in developing skills to encourage their personal growth as a lifelong learner, a quality leader, and a critical thinker.

For current OHP students, please use this form to request an appointment with Mrs. Gessler or Ms. Payne. We will try to respond to your request as soon as we can. Preferred times to meet with students will be during one of the two lab times, unless it's a more urgent matter. Please continue to check your email in the event your question can be answered via email. 

Please note, we do not maintain 24 hour access to our email or Google accounts. If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It is a free, 24-hour hotline at 1.800.273.TALK (8255). If you are in an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Ohio Hi-Point promotes anti-bullying awareness and is proactive about how we treat each other at OHP and within the community. Support hotlines and resources are listed below for students.

GENERAL CRISIS SUPPORT BY TEXT

• Crisis Text Line: Text SUPPORT to 741-741. Trained counselors can discuss anything that's on your mind. It's free, confidential, and available 24/7.

DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE

• The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386. You can live chat with the Trevor Project 24/7 (except Fridays from 4-5 p.m. EST)

DATING ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

• loveisrespect: You can call 1-866-331-9474 anytime (24/7) or chat online with loveisrespect any day of the day from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. EST or text loveis to 22522.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233 or email the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Both options are available 24/7.

• RAINN: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: Call 1-800-656-4673 or live chat with RAINN. Both options are available 24/7.

RUNAWAYS, HOMELESS, AND AT-RISK YOUTH

• National Runaway Safeline: Call 1-800-786-2929. The safeline is available 24/7. Or live chat with the safeline 7 days a week from 4:30-11:30 p.m. CST.

• Home Free: Family reunification program provides free bus tickets to eligible runaway and homeless youth.

ADDITIONAL WEBSITES:

• http://www.cyberbullying.us/index.php

• www.Bullies2buddies.com

ANTI-BULLYING EFFORTS

Anti-Bullying Efforts

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students and that means ensuring that every student can attend school without the fear of harassment. Bullying can happen during or after school hours. While most reported bullying incidents happen at school, a large percentage of bullying happens while going to and from school, on the bus, and even in your neighborhood.

Types of bullying:

• Physical bullying - actual harm to another individual’s body such as hitting, kicking or punching

• Verbal bullying - threats, teasing, and/or name calling

• Social or Relational bullying - gossip, rumors and intentionally leaving someone out of interactions

• Cyberbullying - repeatedly threatening, defaming, teasing or ridiculing another individual by sending harmful, threatening text or instant messages, for example, or posting derogatory comments or photos on Facebook and other social media platforms

Do you believe you have been bullied? Below are steps students can take to get help:

Let an adult know right away! This can be your teacher, counselor or parent.

Send an email to: compliance@ohiohipoint.com

INCIDENTS

January 2024- June 2024

Verified reports of bullying/harassment: 7