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.

9 Strategies for Quarantining in a Non-LGBTQ+ Affirming Environment

With help from queer therapists and experts from The Trevor Project, here’s how to endure isolation with those who might not accept your identity.

Source: them.

A Guide to the Transition From High School to College and Adulthood

There are skills that will help students thrive as you get ready to leave high school. Here you’ll find information, tools and guidance to help you feel Set to Go – whether you go to college or straight to a … read more

Source: Set to Go: A JED Program

A Step by Step Approach: Launching a Program for Food & Housing Insecure College Students

Written by John C.S. Kepner, advisor to the College Student Basic Needs Program and Trustee Board Member of Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) in suburban Philadelphia. In this blog, John describes his journey of putting together a coalition of community-based organizations … read more

Source: SchoolHouse Connection

Acknowledging Structural Racism’s Direct and Negative Impact on Health

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is highlighting statements from past Culture of Health Program (CoHP) reports that acknowledge structural racism’s direct and negative impact on health – and in particular the disproportionate effects on the health and well-being of … read more

Source: National Academy of Medicine

Addressing Sexual and Relationship Violence: A Trauma-Informed Approach

This toolkit from the American College Health Association provides higher education institution to use when developing sexual violence prevention programming and responding to incidents of sexual violence experienced by members of the campus community.

Source: American College Health Association (ACHA)

ADHD

ADHD makes it difficult to stay on top of the multiple tasks of daily life, especially complex tasks that require organization, planning, and sustained focus. HelpGuide provides information and strategies for families and adults experiencing ADHD.

After a Suicide: A Suicide Toolkit for Schools (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)

Developed by AFSP and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center — two of the nation’s leading organizations devoted to suicide prevention — to assist schools in the aftermath of a suicide (or other death) in a school community.

Source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Alcohol & Drugs

ULifeline is an online source for college student mental and behavioral health resources. This page provides information about alcohol and drug abuse signs and getting help.

Source: ULifeline

Alcohol & Your Health

Provides information for consumers about safe drinking, appropriate drinking levels, alcohol’s effect on the body, and the impact of alcohol on specific populations.

Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

American Academy of Pediatrics Calls for Focusing on Safe, Stable Relationships to Prevent Toxic Stress and Buffer its Effects on Children

latest research showing the significance of safe, stable, and nurturing relationships

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

American Academy of Pediatrics Calls for Trauma-Informed Care to be Incorporated Into Children’s Health Care

The effects of trauma on children, families and their healthcare providers in a policy statement,

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

American College Health Association (ACHA)

A membership organization, AHCA serves institutions of higher education and college health care professionals to address the health needs of students at colleges and universities.

Source: American College Health Association (ACHA)

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

Information and education about suicide and depression, programs for suicide survivor treatment, research, and education.

Source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

American Psychology Association

Broad scope of information and helpful resources.

Anger management: Ten tips to tame your temper

Tested techniques for managing anger from the Mayo Clinic’s online community.

Source: Mayo Clinic

Anorexia Nervosa: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Overview includes how to distinguish healthy dieting from anorexia nervosa and how anorexia nervosa affects body functioning.

Source: HelpGuide.org

Applying Trauma Informed Principles to food Security and Basic Needs

A webinar hosted by JBAY on “Applying Trauma Informed Principles to Food Security and Basic Needs held on February 3rd, 2022 featured Adrienne Markeworth from Leah’s Pantry and Basic Needs Center staff from Mt. San Antonio College and San Diego … read more

Source: JBAY

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