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Mental Health and Wellness Program

 

Text COURAGE to 741741 for 24/7 crisis assistance through texting. 

Free, 24/7, Confidential

To access this free resource, visit https://ccc.kognito.com/

At-Risk on Campus

CONVERSATIONS CAN CHANGE LIVES

Have you ever been worried about a student or friend on campus? Faculty, staff, and students are in an ideal position to recognize when someone is struggling emotionally and may need help. Kognito is an online simulation that lets you practice conversations with a virtual student, so you'll know what to say in real life. This program is available to EVC students to help create a safer and more supportive campus.

Mental Health Resources for COVID-19

Active Minds: Coping and Staying Emotionally Well During COVID-19 and other mental health resources for students.

The California Community Colleges Health & Wellness collated resources to help college faculty, staff, administrators, and students support their mental health, health, basic needs, and wellness.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has guidance on managing mental health and coping during COVID-19 for children and caregivers, as well as guidance for higher education administrators.

Safety on campus during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The American College Health Association has created a guide to help college health staff and campus administrators address COVID-19 on campus.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has information on travel, media resources, and other research on COVID-19.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America Psychologist provides some science-based strategies and tips for coping with COVID-19 anxiety.

Specialized Mental Health Support

https://chat.victimsofcrime.org/victim-connect/ - specialized online support / chat for individuals facing domestic violence, providing confidential & discreet help.
https://www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org/ - Faith-based mental health resources. Also offering free courses due to of COVID-19.
https://www.dbsalliance.org/ - specialized online support for individuals with depressive & bipolar disorders.
http://www.anxietysocialnet.com/ - specialized online support for individuals with anxiety disorders
https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/recovery/support-groups/online - specialized online support for individuals with eating disorders
http://www.sardaa.org/ - specialized online support for individuals with schizophrenia disorders. (hold phone conferences almost daily for individuals diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder - see home page for times).
https://healthunlocked.com/my-ocd - an online community for individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder
https://blahtherapy.com/online-therapy/ - online therapy, by licensed psychologists *not free*
https://lp.talkspace.com/ - online therapy, by licensed psychologists *not free*
https://www.betterhelp.com/online-counseling/ - online therapy, by licensed psychologists *not free

Coping, Meditation and Mindfulness Resources
Insight Timer - Meditation

: Free access to the largest library of guided meditations on earth. There is something for everyone. Specially recommended is the Yoga Nidra sleep meditation by Hilary Jackendoff.
Stop Breath Think: This popular mindfulness site has a 5-minute approach to mindfulness as well as multiple free downloadable meditations.
Quiet Mind Cafe: Free meditation to help you fall asleep, it rolls into a longer meditation when the first one ends, in case you need a little more!

Psych Central: Resources including a special "Ask the Therapist" feature where you can send in your specific questions.

Free Support Resources

Anxiety Sisters: Anxiety specific resources for free including a red "panic button" you can click during a severe anxiety episode and a recording will talk you down.
Support Groups Central: Virtual Support Groups for numerous mental health conditions as well as free and low cost online therapy also available in Spanish.