FAQs

What are Wellness Center hours?  How to connect with Wellness Services?  

Phone 330-263-2319, 570 E. Wayne Avenue (Across from Wagner Hall, adjacent to Campus Safety. 8 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday, and closed Saturday and Sunday through the end of June 2026.  The Wellness Center will be closed July 2026.     

Counseling services are available through the end of June by appointment only. If you have counseling needs after hours, call 988. (Suicide Crisis Lifeline will connect you to a licensed counselor) 

No medical doctor services are offered summer 2026.

What if I need services after Wellness is closed and cannot wait until they open the next day? What local area services are available after hours?  

For a medical emergency call 911 or 988 for the Suicide Crisis Lifeline. You can contact Campus Safety at 330-287-3333 for assistance in an emergency. 

Wooster Community Hospital ER is open 24 hrs. Local Urgent Cares in Wooster are open until 7:30pm. 

Telehealth services are available on most insurance plans. Wellfleet student insurance has a 24/7 nurse line (800-634-7629) and Wellfleet student insurance counseling line (888-857-5462). 

Is health insurance required at The College of Wooster 

Yes, insurance is required as a College of Wooster student.  You can have private insurance or insurance that is offered by the college.  This should be uploaded into your health portal and updated as it changes. If you go to an appointment, bring your insurance card.  

How do I make an appointment with Nurse/Doctor/or/Counselor?

Call the Wellness Center at 330-263-2319 or come to the Wellness Center front desk during the hours 8 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday through the end of June 2026. The Wellness Center is closed Saturday and Sunday

How do I make an appointment with a licensed mental health counselor?  

Appointment for Counselor is made by calling (330-263-2319) or emailing lstine@wooster.edu. You will meet for an intake appointment to share about your needs and will be linked to the appropriate resources. 

What happens if I get up at night and feel ill? 

If you cannot wait until Wellness opens in AM, you will need to use local services in the community. Wooster Community Hospital ER is open 24 hrs. Urgent Cares in Wooster are open until 7:30pm. 

What happens if I need cold medications, Tylenol, pregnancy test, or first aid products after hours? 

These are in a self-serve cart at Door A.  

What if I am thinking about suicide? 

Call 988 (Suicide Crisis Lifeline) to connect with a licensed crisis counselor. 

When Should I go direct to the Emergency Room? 

If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical condition (difficulty breathing, severe wounds, injury, poisoning) call 911 or go directly to ER. If you have thoughts of Suicide, call 988 (Suicide Crisis Lifeline). 

What if I need Plan B? 

Wellness Center has Plan B (Ella).  The cost is 55 dollars. Local pharmacies also carry plan B. Drug Mart is within walking distance from campus. 

 What if I experience an assault? 

After Hours Resources: When Wellness is closed 

911 medical emergency   

988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) for emergent or emergency mental health issue 

You can call or text 988 to be connected to a licensed mental health professional   

Wooster Community Hospital ER: one block from campus: open 24 hr. 

1761 Beall Ave, Wooster Ohio 

330- 263-8100 

https://www.wooster hospital.org 

Cleveland Clinic Express Care 

1740 Cleveland Rd, Wooster, Ohio 

330-287-4500 

Hours-Monday-Friday 7am-8:00pm, Saturday and Sunday: 8am-3:30pm 

Hometown Urgent Care 

 4165 Burbank Rd., Wooster Ohio 

330-345-8032 

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-7:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-2pm 

Wooster Hospital Now Clinic