Mental Health

College students today are facing pressures from every direction — school, family, work, money, friends, you name it! Concerns and issues may arise that have a negative impact on your academic performance and may even impact your ability to participate in daily activities. Considering that , it is essential that you take your mental health seriously!

If you need immediate assistance, call or text  to get the help and support you need. It's free. It's confidential. And connects you with a trained crisis counselor.

Caring for our campus community starts with you.

Information & Resources

Explore the information and resources below to learn more about mental health issues and concerns or find the help you need.

10004 General Information

Explore the resources below for information on a wide-range of mental health issues as well as treatment information and tips on how to help yourself, a friend, or a family member.

  •  (NAMI)
  •  (NIMH)
  •  – an online resource that promotes mental, emotional, and social health.
  •  – interactive mental health tools to meet your needs today.
10004 Mental Health Screening

The screening tool below can provide you personalized feedback and information about your mental health. 

  •  – a screening tool for depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, substance use, alcohol use, bipolar disorder, and more. 

Please note: Screening tools are meant to be educational, not diagnostic. After completing a screening tool, you may want to reach out to a doctor or mental health professional.

10004 Anxiety
  •  – information on a wide-range of anxiety disorders and related issues.
  •  – free mental health tests from .
10004 Black, Indigenous, & People of Color

 – a network of community-based organizations across the U.S. focused on the mental health and substance use issues of underserved communities. 

 – dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. 

 – a list of clinicians and resources for black and Latinx communities. 

 – provides educational resources and community care initiatives that help make mental health care more accessible and approachable for the Pan-Asian community.

 – a 24/7 safe, confidential, and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering support and advocacy.

10004 Depression

in the United States are affected by mental illness each year.

  • – information on the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment of depression.
  •  – information on depression and related issues.
  •  – support, information, and education on depression and related issues.
  •  – free mental health tests from .
10004 Eating Disorders
  • – an organization offering education, support, and inspiration to eating disorder sufferers and their loved ones.
10004 Grief & Loss

At some point everyone experiences the loss of someone or something that is important to them. It’s important to allow yourself time to grieve in a healthy way and to get help when you need it.

10004 LGBTQ+
  •  – a national organization providing crisis intervention, education, and support resources for the LGBTQ community, their family, friends, and allies.
  •  – a worldwide movement to inspire hope for LGBT youth to see how love and happiness can be a reality in their future.
  •  – a national organization providing support for families, allies, and people who are LGBTQ.
  •  – a local organization committed to uniting the LGBTQA community through educational and developmental programs, as well as providing resources for individuals new and old to the LGBTQA community for education and much needed support.
10004 Relationships

According to the , on average, more than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the US will experience rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner. One in three dating college students have given a dating partner their computer, email, or social network passwords increasing their likelihood to experience digital dating abuse.

10004 Self-Harm
  •  – focused care for self-harm, helping clients learn new coping skills in virtual, outpatient, and residential settings. 

10004 Substance Abuse
  •  (SAMHSA)
  • – confidential feedback about your own, or someone else's, current drug use. 
  •  – confidential feedback about your own, or someone else’s, current alcohol use.
  • CWI Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program 

Please note: Screening tools are meant to be educational, not diagnostic. Following use of a screening tool, you may want to reach out to a doctor or mental health professional.

10004 Suicide

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please call or text the . In the event of an emergency, call 911

  •  – a statewide organization dedicated to all aspects of suicide prevention.
  •  – a national organization dedicated to promoting emotional health and suicide prevention among college students.
10004 Trauma

Life has many ups and downs, and trauma can occur when something bad happens that makes you feel unsafe and scared has an ongoing impact on your life.

  • Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is a term used to describe all types of abuse, neglect, and other potentially traumatic experiences that occur to people under the age of 18. Explore the  to learn more about ACEs.
  •  – information about working through trauma.
  •  – free mental PTSD tests from .
10004 Veterans

​​​​​​If you need immediate assistance, call or text to get the help and support you need. It's free. It's confidential. And connects you with a trained crisis counselor.

  •  – mental health information and resources for veterans and their families.
  • – suicide prevention support for veterans and their families.
  •  – a free resource provided by the Department of Defense for Service Members and their families with information and support on topics ranging from relationships to education to deployment.
  • – an online resource for veterans and their friends and family with information on a wide variety of life experience, health, and wellness topics.

This is not an exhaustive list of all resources available and is not meant to take the place of professional advice from a qualified mental health specialist. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement nor does omission indicate disapproval. CWI is not responsible for the content, claims, or representations of the listed sites.

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