Resources
Self-Help Resources
Navigating university life can be challenging, and finding the right support is crucial for your well-being. This self-help page provides valuable resources and tools to address various aspects of academic and personal life. Explore these materials to gain insights and strategies for managing stress, enhancing resilience, and achieving your goals.
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)
How does it work?
Other Student Resources
Community Provider Resource Guide
Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar Resources
Therapy Assisted Online (TAO) – TAO is an online, self help tool that utilizes video and therapeutic activities to educate users on important mental health issues. It can be used on its own or in partnership with counseling services.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – As an organization, the National Alliance on Mental Illness aims to educate, advocate, listen, and lead in the field of mental health and in combating mental health stigma. Their website offers countless resources on multiple topics relating to mental illnesses. In addition it assists in finding a therapist in your area and finding your local NAMI affiliate.
The Jed Foundation – The Jed Foundation aims to protect the emotional health of teens and young adults while working to prevent deaths by suicide. Their website provides a comprehensive Resource Center for students looking to gain additional information and knowledge about mental health issues.
Active Minds – Active Minds is an organization for teens and young adults that is working to bring increased awareness to and education about mental health. Their website offers statistics, resources, and referral sources for local therapists.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America – The ADAA provides in-depth, current information about anxiety and depression. They provide countless articles to increase awareness as well as tools to locate a therapist in your area.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance aims to provide education, awareness, and tools for those living in the US with mood disorders. They offer articles, inspiring stories, and peer support programs on their website.
LGBTQIA+ Resources
LGBT National Help Center The LGBT National Help Center provides free, confidential peer support and resources for individuals who identify as LGBTQ or may be exploring their sexuality. They provide free online communities, national confidential hotlines, and many online resources.
The Trevor Project – The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to teens and young adults in the LGBTQ community. They provide a confidential hotline, a confidential textline, and online social networking for the LGBTQ community.
Substance Use Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – SAMHSA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that aims to lead public health movements relating to substance abuse and mental health issues in the US. Their website provides multiple resources particularly in regard to substance abuse issues as well as helps locate local treatment facilities.
Alcohol Rehab Guide – The Alcohol Rehab Guide offers psychoeducation about alcohol, help identifying signs of alcoholism, and assistance with finding local treatment facilities. Their website offers a 24/7 chat option for individuals to chat with an expert anytime.
Eating Disorder Resources
National Eating Disorders Association – The National Eating Disorders Association leads in supporting families and individuals with eating disorders. Their website offers education, robust screening tools, and community resources.
Smartphone Applications
National Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1.800.273.8255) – The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support for people in distress who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts. They also offer resources to families and friends of individuals that may be in distress.
Crisis Textline Text ‘HOME’ to 741741 – Individuals can text ‘HOME’ to 74741 to be connected to a crisis counselor. This free service is available 24/7 and offers free, confidential support from an expert.
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.799.7233 – The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers free, confidential chat and phone options with a crisis advocate 24/7. They provide multiple resources about healthy relationships and identification of signs of abuse.
Local Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Resources
The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors – The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors is a local resource for individuals who have experienced a sexual assault. They offer free crisis counseling, support groups, trained advocates for legal proceedings, and a 27/7 confidential hotline.
Transitions Family Services – Transitions Family Services offers crisis services to individuals in domestic violence situations in the Hampton Roads area. They offer free counseling, temporary housing, court advocacy, and a 24/7 confidential hotline.