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After Hours Care

DeWeese Health Center offers students the opportunity to call the Â鶹´«Ã½ Nurse Line, which delivers quality medical advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Even when the DeWeese Health Center is closed, students may call the Kent State Nurse Line and talk to a registered nurse who will assess their medical concerns and suggest what to do next.

KSU Nurse Line: 330-672-2326

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Call the Kent State Nurse Line when you:

  • Are in need of a medical assessment or home care advice
  • Are experiencing symptoms that might be a medical concern
  • Have been exposed to or ingested a potentially poisonous or hazardous substance
  • Require immediate information regarding medications
  • Need advice about insect or animal bites
  • Are in need of an assessment on injuries or trauma (not a 911 emergency)
  • Are experiencing seasonal illness such as cold, coughs, sore throats, flu symptoms and allergies

The nurse line offers services for deaf/near deaf and non-English speaking callers.


Please find additional 24 hour support options below.

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY POLICE SERVICES

911 [Emergency]
330-672-2212 [Non-Emergency]
Police Services

CAPS AFTER HOURS SUPPORT

330-672-2487
Â鶹´«Ã½ Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

330-296-3555

1-877-796-3555 (Portage County 24/7 hotline)

TOWNHALL II HELPLINE

330-678-HELP
866-449-8518

NATIONAL SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE

Call or Text 988

THE TREVOR LIFELINE: PREVENTING SUICIDE AMONG LGBTQ YOUTH

866-488-7386

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS - KENT HEALTH CENTER

330-677-7681

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER IN RAVENNA

330-297-0811

Other local Emergency / Urgent Care Facilities