Self-Help Resources

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If you are experiencing a problem and are in need of a direction, a good self-help resource may help you better manage and navigate your way through. Find the help you need with one of the reputable self-help resources listed below.

  • While self-help resources and information are useful, they are not a substitute for professional advice.
  • If you find yourself still feeling stuck, it may be time to speak with a professional.
  • If you are currently in treatment or therapy, please consult your mental health professional before utilizing any of these resources.

Caring for our campus community starts with you.

Emergency Assistance

If you are in need of immediate or urgent assistance or are experiencing a mental health emergency: 

  • Call 911.
  • Contact the .
  • Seek help at your nearest hospital emergency room or law enforcement agency.

Please seek immediate professional help if you or a loved one:

  • Have thoughts of killing, or otherwise harming, yourself or others.
  • Are unable to care for yourself or those in your care.
  • Are abusing substances or have an addiction.
  • Are in danger of harm.
  • Are in need of an intervention.

Campus & Online Resources

  • Visit Counseling & Wellness Services for on-campus, community, and online resources, programs, and workshops designed to help you develop healthy habits, overcome obstacles, and be your best self.
  •  is a digital wellness platform and online health and wellness magazine designed for college students. All CWI students receive free monthly editions of Campus Well via CWI email. 
  •  Get a free TAO account by registering with your CWI email address. TAO includes over 150 brief, effective, educational sessions covering over 50 common topics and skills related to mental health, wellness, and substance use issues. TAO Includes interactive sessions, mindfulness exercises and practice tools all aimed at helping you achieve your goals.
  •  free and paid membership resources to help you understand and cope with a variety of mental health and life concerns including break-up advice, test anxiety, college life, loneliness, and finances.

Self-Care & Wellness

Live your best life by proactively taking care of yourself. The following resources provide information to help you life your life well — mind, body, and spirit.

  •  offers a wide-variety of self-help books and workbooks from reputable authors. Books are often available at a lower cost on . 

Help a Friend

Are you concerned about a friend but aren’t sure how to approach them? These sites can give you some great suggestions on how to be there for a friend and get them help if needed.

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Counseling and Wellness Services does not assume responsibility for the content of the sites listed. Please always consult a trained mental health professional before making any decision regarding treatment of yourself or others. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement nor does omission indicate disapproval.

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