In the event of an emergency requiring hospitalization or immediate medical care:
- Locate help
- For urgent medical assistance, call the local equivalent of 911 or go to the nearest hospital or doctor
- Contact Crisis24:
- +1 443-569-7893
- Crisis24 Horizon Mobile App (Apple Store or Google Play)
- If you have a designated in-country emergency contact, such as a faculty resident director, an on-site director, or other program leader, be in touch with this person as soon as possible.
- If you do not have a designated in-country emergency contact or you cannot reach the contact, contact the Ohio State 24/7 International Emergency Phone Line at +1-614-292-6677.
- Identify yourself as an Ohio State student traveling abroad.
- Provide your exact location.
- Provide contact information, in multiple forms if possible such as phone number, SMS, email or Skype.
- Inform the responder of the health concern.
- Answer any additional questions requested.
The Department of Public Safety will contact Global Health and Safety or another first responder to return your call and provide further assistance and instructions.