Helpful Resources
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Suicide Prevention
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-TALK (8255) - Hotline and online resource center
- National Hopeline Network - 800-422-HOPE (4673) or 800-799-4889 (TTY - Hearing and Speech Impaired) - Hotline and online resource center
- Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare (Daytona) Access Center Helpline - 800-539-4228 - Hotline, service facility and online resource center
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Information on suicide and support for survivors of suicide
General Mental Health Topics
- Half of Us - Mental health awareness, information, and resources
- HelpGuide.org - Resource guide for mental health concerns and healthy lifestyles
- Jed Foundation - Online mental health resource center
- Mental Health America - Mental Health awareness, advocacy, information, and resources
- MyStudentBody - Online alcohol, drugs, and student wellness program
- National Institute of Mental Health - Mental health information and resources
- PsychCentral - Mental health resources, quizzes, and more
- ULifeline - Anonymous, confidential, mental health online resource center
Career/Occupation
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Information regarding occupations, compensation, and projections for opportunities in the future
College Transition
- Transition Year - A resource guide for students and parents regarding the emotional health and wellness of students transitioning to college
Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence/Stalking
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Intimate Partner Violence - Information, risk factors, and prevention strategies
- Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County, Inc. - 800-500-1119 - Hotline and local emergency shelter and domestic violence services
- Domestic Violence Hotline - 800-799-SAFE (7233) - Hotline and online domestic violence resource center
- Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 800-500-1119 or 800-621-4202 (TTY) - Hotline and domestic violence resources
- LoveIsRespect.org - 866-331-9474 or 866-331-8453 (TTY) National Dating Abuse Hotline - An online resource for healthy relationships
- Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network - Information and prevention regarding sexual violence
- Safe Horizon - Victim services agency offering services and advocacy
- Stalking Resource Center - National Center for Victims of Crime - Resources regarding stalking and information for victims of stalking
- WomensLaw.org - Information on domestic violence and sexual assault, where and how to get help, and how to leave an abuser
Eating Disorders/Body Image
- Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders (FEAST) - Eating disorder information and support for families, communities and professionals
- National Eating Disorders Association - Eating disorder information and resources
- Someday Melissa - Eating disorder information, resources, and documentary
- Something Fishy - Eating disorder information, resources, and support
- The Dove Campaign for Real Beauty - A description of the Dove campaign with links to online resources
First-Generation College Students
- First-Generation Student - Resources and tips for succeeding in college
- First in the Family: Your College Years - Audio slideshows featuring first-generation student experiences
- I'm First - Videos and resources for first-generation students
- (See also: On-Campus Resources)
Greek Life
- Greek Movement - A movement of Campus Crusade for Christ which provides resources and supports Greek Life members in leaving a spiritual legacy
- StopHazing.org - A resource center about hazing and how to prevent it
Grief and Loss/Disaster Aftermath
- HelpGuide.org - Mental health resources with a comprehensive section on grief and loss
- MayoClinic.com - Health resource site with information on how to cope with reminders after a loss
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Information for survivors of suicide loss
- American Psychological Association
- Disasters and Terrorism - Information on how to manage stress after a disaster
- Road to Resilience - Information on how to increase resilience in order to better cope with hardship
LGBT
- GLBT Trevor Lifeline - 866-4-U-Trevor (488-7386) - Hotline and online GLBT resource center
- GLAAD - GLBT news and informational resources
- PFLAG - Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays - Resource and support network for parents, families, friends, and allies or lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people
- Mortgageloan.com - Resource guide and directory for LGBT people seeking information about home buying and mortgages. Disclaimer: The Counseling Center does not endorse the company/organization nor advocate for others to use this service without doing independent research.
- The Center - Local resources, services, and groups for the LGBT community
Personal Safety
- Safe Horizon - Victim services agency offering services and advocacy
Positive Psychology
- Authentic Happiness - Online questionnaires and other resources regarding happiness and positive psychology
Relationships
- LoveIsRespect.org - 866-331-9474 or 866-331-8453 (TTY) National Dating Abuse Hotline - An online resource for healthy relationships
- Two of Us - A clearinghouse of helpful information for healthy couple relationships
Relaxation, Meditation, and Mindfulness
- Kaiser Permanente - Guided relaxation audio clips for specific concerns
- Iowa State University Mind/Body Spa - Guided relaxation audio clips
- University of North Carolina - Medication and mindfulness tips and resources
- University of Texas "Stress Recess" - An interactive guide to stress reduction techniques
Self-Injury
- SAFE - Self-Abuse Finally Ends - 800-DON'T-CUT (366-8288) - Information regarding and support for self-injurious behavior
- Self-Injury Foundation Crisis Line - 800-334-HELP (4357) - Hotline and online self-injury resource center
- Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behavior in Adolescents and Young Adults - Research findings and informational resources about self-injury
- Self-Injury Outreach and Support - Information and resources about self-injury
Sexual Assault
- Rape Crisis Center (Daytona) - 800-940-7273 or 386-258-7273 - A safe environment for medical/forensic examination, rape crisis counseling, and advocacy
- Florida Council Against Sexual Violence - 888-956-RAPE (7273) Rape crisis hotline - Serves as the state resource on sexual violence and includes information on sexual violence and where to get help
- 1 is 2 Many - U.S. Government Web site that provides sexual assault information, apps, and resources
- Men Can Stop Rape - Information, resources, and programming that can help men prevent violence against women
- Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) - Information and resources regarding sexual assault: rape, abuse, and incest
- Safe Horizon - Victim services agency offering services and advocacy
- Safe Helpline - A sexual assault helpline and information source for the DoD community
- WomensLaw.org - Information on domestic violence and sexual assault, where and how to get help, and how to leave an abuser
Sleep
- National Sleep Foundation - Resource for sleep facts and information, as well as how to locate a sleep professional
- SleepBetter.org - Sleep tips, survey, and suggested products
Smart Phone, Tablet, and Web *Apps*
- Health and Wellness Apps - A listing of a variety of applications that may be helpful
Substance Use/Abuse
- National Institute on Drug Abuse - Information about commonly abused drugs, facts and figures, and how/where to seek treatment
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator - A treatment locator search engine for substance abuse and mental health support services
- See also: Support Groups
Support Groups
- Alcoholics Anonymous- Free support group for recovery from alcoholism
- Al-Anon/Alateen- Free support group for family and friends of alcoholics
- Gamblers Anonymous- Free support group for recovery from a gambling problem
- Narcotics Anonymous- Free support group for recovery from a drug or alcohol problem
- Online Gamers Anonymous- Free online support group for recovery from all types of gaming problems
- Sexaholics Anonymous- Free support group for recovery from a sexual addiction problem
Test/Exam Anxiety
- Academic Success Center - Study skills, time management, tutoring, academic success coaching, and more!
- Kansas State U - Stressed Out or Over Studying...Tests?
- Texas AandM U - How to Keep Calm During Tests
- Texas AandM U - Overcoming Test Anxiety Worksheet
- U of Florida - Test Anxiety
- U of Minnesota - Student Strategies for Managing Classroom and Test Anxiety
- U of North Carolina - Exam Anxiety
- U or Western Ontario - Managing Test Anxiety
Veterans
- Veterans Crisis Line - 800-273-8255 (press 1) - Hotline and online veteran resource center
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Safe Helpline - A sexual assault helpline and information source for the DoD community
On-Campus Resources
Academic Success
- Academic Success Center
- Disability Resources
- GPS Series: Guide for Proactive Success
- Peer Instructors
- Research Services
- Tutoring Schedule
- Writing Center
Community Standards
Student Success and Involvement
- First Generation Students
- Center for Community Engagement
- Cross Cultural Center
- Student Development and Campus Vibrancy
- WORLD: International Learning
Career Development and Academic Advising
- FOCUS2 Self-Assessment - online career and educational planning tool
- Online Resources
- Tips and Tools
Health and Wellness
