Bullying Awareness Guidebook: Students Staying Safe in School
This online toolkit includes a section on dealing with “Bullying in college and other special circumstances.”
Source: Community for Accredited Online Schools
Health & Wellness Resources
These health and wellness resources are an extensive, curated collection of tools and resources. The library includes external resources as well as resources that were developed under CCC Health & Wellness or submitted by the colleges. Search by keyword, topic, and/or audience.California Community College Mental Health & Wellness Association
The purpose of this Association is to enhance student success, wellness, and retention by the support and promotion of quality mental health services programs throughout the colleges of the California Community College system. California’s community colleges serve approximately 2.9 million … read more
Source: California Community College Mental Health & Wellness Association
California Council on Problem Gambling
Non-profit organization dedicated to helping people affected by problem gambling. 24-hour helpline: (800) 426-2537
Source: California Council on Problem Gambling
California Smokers Helpline
Information and support for smoking cessation. Helpline number: (800) 662-2888
Source: California Smokers Helpline
California Suicide and Crisis Hotlines
For the person in crisis, counselors online, and other facts about how to ask for help.
Source: California Suicide and Crisis Hotlines
CalMHSA Suicide Prevention
The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) suicide prevention social marketing program is one component of the MHSA Suicide Prevention initiative, which uses a full range of strategies from Prevention to Early Intervention to prevent suicides across ages and backgrounds. … read more
Source: California Mental Health Services Authority
Center for Deployment Psychology
The Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) trains military and civilian behavioral health professionals to provide high-quality, culturally-sensitive, evidence-based behavioral health services to military personnel, Veterans and their families.
Source: Uniformed Services University
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Government site offers concise and reliable information about sexually transmitted diseases.
Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention
CHADD
The nation’s leading non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD and their families. CHADD has over 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for students, parents, teachers, and others.
Source: CHADD
ChooseMyPlate.gov
Website of the US Department of Agriculture offers tips for eating healthy foods on a budget, daily food plans, sample menus and recipes, and various tools and resources for good nutrition.
Source: US Department of Agriculture
Clues to Suicide
People thinking of suicide often give clues when they are feeling desperate and hopeless. One clue may or may not mean a great deal, but any clue is worth exploring. Here is a list of the most common clues.
Source: Spokane Mental Health
College and University Food Bank Alliance (CUFBA)
CUFBA was created to support existing and new campus food banks and pantries. They provide a food pantry startup toolkit, fundraising toolkit, and more.
Source: Temple University
College Central at ResearchAutism.org
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) developed this handbook and online hub for college students on the autism spectrum. Topics include preparing for the transition to college, being a self-advocate, navigating social relationships, maintaining daily routines, and more.
Source: ResearchAutism.org
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) at a Glance
An evidence-supported, low-burden solution is The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), a screening tool developed by multiple institutions, including Columbia University, with NIMH support has predicted suicide attempts – one of the foremost national priorities for prevention. Developed by a … read more
Source: The Columbia Lighthouse Project
Combast Stress Magazine
Information on combat-related stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. This resource is for veterans and their families.
Source: The American Institute of Stress
Commonly Abused Drugs Chart
Provides a list of drugs that are commonly abused (including depressants, opioids and morphine derivatives, stimulants, etc.) and provides their common and street names, how they are generally administered, and their potential health effects.
Source: NIDA
Community Mental Health Provider Toolkit
This site features key tools to support the mental health services you provide to Veterans. You can find information on connecting with VA, understanding military culture and experience, as well as tools for working with a variety of mental health … read more
Source: Community Mental Health Provider Toolkit
Conflict Resolution Skills
Managing anger effectively is closely related to handling conflict in relationships. This site provides an overview of conflict resolution as well as techniques you can use now.
Source: HelpGuide.org
Controlling anger before it controls you
The American Psychological Association provides an in-depth report on anger management including techniques for controlling anger and self-assessment.
Source: American Psychological Association
Covered California
Covered California is where Californians can get brand-name health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Sponsored by Covered California and the California Department of Health Care Services.
Source: California Department of Health Care Services