- National Helplines
SAMHSA’s National Helpline - also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service. They are a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, substance use and information service, in English and Spanish.
More information about their services can be found at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline They can also be reached via phone at 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889.
NAMI HelpLine - National alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
More information can be found at https://www.nami.org/ They can also be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET. 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
988 Suicide And Crisis Lifeline - The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Contact them by calling (800)273-TALK (8255). More information can also be found on their website at www.988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741. Specialized crisis counselors are just a text
message away on this free confidential 24-hour support line. To further protect your privacy,
these messages do not appear on a phone bill. The text line also provides services and
support if you are upset, scare, hurt frustrated, or distressed. https://www.crisistextline.org/Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, Text a message to 838255. Operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, these services aid veterans and their families who may be in crisis by connecting them with VA responders.
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ - Accessing Services Providers In Your Area
Options for connecting with a Community Mental Health Provider
We recognize that some students would prefer to meet with a community provider during this time. If that is the case we encourage you to seek the services that fit your needs. If you need to find services in your hometown there are several options.
- Requesting support from your insurance company to find an in-network provider list and understand what services may be covered is a way to get started.
- APA’s Psychologist locator tool can be accessed at https://locator.apa.org/
- Psychology today’s Find a therapist tool can be accessed at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
- Alcohol and Drugs
Southwestern University Alcohol and Drug Policy
Signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning
How to place someone in the Recovery Position
How Much Can I Drink? (BAC Calculator)
Rehabspot - Guide for substance abuse treatment
If you, or someone you know, is seeking treatment for substance abuse, click here for a website that can be useful in guiding your search for a treatment center that is right for you.
- Students of Color
Suicide Prevention Resource list for African Americans
SAMHSA - Behavioral Health Equity
AYANA - Online Therapy for marginalized communities
The Steve Fund - For students of color, text STEVE to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7
- LGBTQ+
- Eating and Body Image
- Emergency Contraception
The SU Health Center has Emergency Contraception available
- Emotional Health
Active Minds - Coping During COVID-19
Virtual Pamphlet Library - Courtesy of Dr. Robert Hsiung, MD, University of Chicago
Relaxation and Meditation exercises
PODCASTS: (all are free)
Audiodharma.org - has hundreds of talks by some leading meditation gurus and also has a six-week intro to meditation
Meditationoasis.com - lots of short podcasts that are both meditations and talks
Tarabrach.com - Brach, a meditation teacher, talks you through guided meditations and some more that are fairly advanced
The UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center; click on Free Guided Meditations - an audio introduction to mindfulness meditation, and some episodes that are 30 minutes long that are meditation and inspirational talks
Apps
- PTSD Coach
For: iPhone and Android
Cost: Free
What It offers: This app from the National Center for PSTD — designed specifically for veterans — educates users about PTSD and its treatment, offers a self-assessment tool, links users up to support groups, and provides stress management tools. While this app is for veterans, it is very useful for the general public - Self-help for Anxiety Management (SAM)
For: iPhone and Android
Cost: Free
What It offers: This app is designed to help what is causing the anxiety, monitor anxious thoughts and behaviors over time, and manage anxiety through self-help exercises and private reflection. The app offers a “social cloud” feature that allows an individual to share experiences with other app users. - Breathe2Relax
For: iPhone and Android
Cost: Free
What It Offers: This app is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing. Breathing exercises have been effective with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management.
- PTSD Coach
- Healthy Habits
Sleep
Healthy Eating & Exercise
- Sexual Health
- Sexual Misconduct, Assault, and Relationship Violence
Hope Alliance (formerly Williamson County Crisis Center)
Brave Alliance - SANE Nurse in Georgetown
The SAFE Alliance (In addition to their services for English speaking clients, The Safe Alliance has services for Spanish speaking and ASL and website can be viewed in Spanish and French)
1in6 - a resource for male survivors
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Love is respect - National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
Sexual Violence Resources for Women of Color
Black Women and Sexual Violence
VAWnet - National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women
RAINN - Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network
- Suicide Information
- Time Management & Studying
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