Office for Resources & Education
Tiffin University’s Office for Resources & Education strives to provide supportive services that helps students meet their current and long-term needs and goals. The Student Resource Center connects students to campus and community resources and services to help them overcome barriers that may impact their academic success.
Campus Resources
The following resources are available on-campus. Anyone wishing to connect with one of the following resources may reach out to them directly or by contacting the Center for Compliance, Accessibility, Resources, and Education (CARE) at CARE@tiffin.edu.
Lactation Room
Located in The Office for Equity, Access, & Opportunity, the Lactation Room provides a private and comfortable space for any nursing mothers (students, faculty, and staff) to express breast milk. The Lactation room includes a comfy chair with an ottoman to kick your feet up and relax as well as a massage chair. The room also has a mini refrigerator to safely store breast milk throughout the day. If you are ever in need of a changing table, stop by the Lactation Room – it has one of those too!
Pregnant & Parenting Students
If you are pregnant or parenting, please contact the Center for Compliance, Accessibility, Resources, and Education (CARE) at CARE@tiffin.edu to discuss resources and options available to you.
On-Campus Resource Directory
- Campus Safety & Security – 419.934.0721 (24/7 Support)
- Health Center – 419.448.3429
- Counseling & Wellness – counseling@tiffin.edu
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator – kuzmak@tiffin.edu
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator – lodermeierfayjl@tiffin.edu
Community Resources
For additional support, consider reaching out to the following community (off-campus) resources.
Shelter, Advocacy & Victim Assistance
Seneca County Victim Assistance Program
The Seneca County Victim Assistance Program provides assistance and information to victims of crime and referrals to other quality support services offered in Seneca County. Advocates are available twenty-four hours a day to assist victims of crimes such as domestic violence, stalking, assault, sexual abuse, child abuse/neglect and drunk driving. These services are available to all residents of Seneca County, or anyone who becomes the victim of a violent crime in Tiffin or the surrounding area.
The Victim Assistance Program may also assist with:
- Civil Protection Orders (CPOs)
- Criminal/Court Proceedings
- Referrals to Community Resources
Contact Information: 419-448-5070
Victim Assistance Program Information
The Cocoon – Bowling Green, OH
The Cocoon exists to provide safety, healing, and justice for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, their children, and all others affected by abuse. The Cocoon also provides educational outreach services throughout the community. Survivor services are provided at no cost.
Available Survivor Services:
- Emergency Shelter
- Children’s Programming
- Legal Advocacy
- Transportation
- Case Management
- Safety Planning
- Medical Advocacy
- Safe Pet Program
- Housing Navigation
- Title IX Navigation
- Crisis Support
- Campus-Based Advocacy
- Prevention & Education
- Basic Needs
- Support Groups
Contact Information: To request services or to speak with an advocate, call 419-373-1730 and select Option #2. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Pregnancy & Parenting Resources
Medical, Health, & Nursing
- Children with Medical Handicaps (CMH) – 1‐800‐755‐GROW (4769)
- Mercy Tiffin Hospital – (419) 455‐7900
- ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital – (419) 435‐7734
- ProMedica Total Rehab – (419) 436‐8320
- Tiffin Pediatrics Associates – (419) 448‐8118
Nutrition & WIC
- Women, Infants & Children (WIC) – (419) 447‐3691
Help Me Grow
Help Me Grow is a system of support for pregnant women, caregivers with new babies, and families with young children with developmental delays and disabilities.
Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)
Tiffin University students who are seeking a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam can access services by visiting the Blanchard Valley Emergency Department in Findlay, OH.
Call the Blanchard Valley Emergency Room to give advanced notice and/or to inquire about Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) availability prior to departure.
Address: 1900 South Main Street Findlay, Ohio 45840
Contact Information: 419-423-5207 (Emergency Room)
