Helpful Resources
Topics
Suicide Prevention
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1.800.273.TALK (8255) - Hotline and online resource center
- National Hopeline Network - 1.800.422.HOPE (4673) or 1.800.799.4889 (TTY - Hearing & Speech Impaired) - Hotline and online resource center
- Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare (Daytona) Access Center Helpline - 1.800.539.4228 - 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
- MyStudentBody – Online alcohol, drugs, and student wellness program
- 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. -1.800.500.1119 - Hotline and local emergency shelter and domestic violence services
- Domestic Violence Hotline - 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) - Hotline and online domestic violence resource center
- Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 1.800.500.1119 or 1.800.621.4202 (TTY) - Hotline and domestic violence resources
- LoveIsRespect.org - 1.866.331.9474 or 1.866.331.8453 (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
GLBT
- GLBT Trevor Lifeline - 1.866.4.U.Trevor (488.7386) - Hotline and online GLBT resource center
- 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
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 & 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
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 - 1.866.331.9474 or 1.866.331.8453 (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 - 1.800.DON'T.CUT (366.8288) - Information regarding and support for self-injurious behavior
- Self-Injury Foundation Crisis Line - 1.800.334.HELP (4357) - Hotline and online self-injury resource center
Sexual Assault
- Sexual Assault Response Team (Daytona) - 1.800.940.7273 or 386.258.7273 - A safe environment for medical/forensic examination, rape crisis counseling, and advocacy
- Florida Council Against Sexual Violence - 1.888.956.RAPE (7273) Rape crisis hotline - Serves as the state resource on sexual violence and includes information on sexual violence and where to get help
- Men Can Stop Rape - Information, resources, and programming that can help men prevent violence against women
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Natwork (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 & Web Apps
- Click here for a list of helpful holistic wellness apps.
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 A&M U - How to Keep Calm During Tests
- Texas A&M 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 - 1.800.273.8255 (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
Student Success
Academic Success Center
Career Development and Academic Advising
- FOCUS2 Self-Assessment - online career and educational planning tool
- Online Resources
- Tips and Tools