Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Lifeline is is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
General Sites for Counseling and Mental Health Issues
Go Ask Alice! – Columbia University’s question-and-answer web site about a wide range of health and mental health-related issues.
www.HalfofUs.com – Through Half of Us, mtvU and The Jed Foundation aim to initiate a public dialogue to raise awareness about the prevalence of mental health issues and connect students to the appropriate resources to get help.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Anxiety
National Institute of Mental Health – Anxiety Disorder information
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Depression
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
National Institute of Mental Health – information about ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
National Institute of Mental Health – Information about Bipolar disorder
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
National Institute of Mental Health – Information about obsessive-compulsive disorder
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association
Self Harm
Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
National Dating Abuse Hotline – The National Dating Abuse Helpline – 866.331.9474
The National Sexual Assault Hotline – The National Sexual Assault Hotline – 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)
National Centers for Victims of Crime – The National Center for Victims of Crime – 1-855-484-2846 (4-VICTIM)
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Guilford County Family Justice Center
Family Service of the Piedmont
Substance Abuse
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Smart Recovery – National self-help organization devoted to cognitive therapy-oriented recovery from substance abuse.
Resources for College Students:
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/college-students/
Addictions.com – Providing Free Addiction Resources To Those In Need
Resource Guide for Alcoholics Anonymous in NC
Medications for Mental Health Issues
National Institute for Mental Health: Medications
Stress and Grieving during the Covid-19 pandemic
https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/
https://www.mygriefconnection.org/covid-19-grief.html
Helpful Apps
NOD – Nod uses evidence-based practices including principles of positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness self-compassion to equip students with the skills to build social connections whether they are on-campus or remote.
CALM – #1 App for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation
Headspace – Meditation and Mindfulness App