When some of our favorite shows and movies include “Stranger Things,” “You,” Twilight,” and “Love Actually,” behaviors like showing up at someone’s home or watching them from afar are often portrayed as romantic gestures. But in real life, would we consider these behaviors stalking? During Stalking Awareness month, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on how we can better support our…
Ozarks Technical Community College and Burrell Behavioral Health have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide mental health services, free of charge, to OTC students and employees. Burrell will provide the following services: A part-time mental health counselor for students at the OTC Springfield Campus. A part-time mental health counselor for students at the OTC…
Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. Comments or thoughts about suicide — also known as suicidal ideation — can begin small with sentiments like, “I wish I wasn’t here” or “Nothing matters.” But over time, these comments or thoughts can become more explicit and dangerous. Helping others If you have…
Did you know that one of the many perks of OTC is the free resources we provide to help students, like you, thrive? With the fall semester now underway, we’ve got your back. Whether you need homework help, personal support or job-search assistance, you can count on OTC to provide you with the necessary tools…