Health & Wellness Resources

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

Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Youth High School and College Age

Helps high school students and young adults understand how economic difficulties may affect them and provides suggestions on how they can cope during these uncertain times.

Source: NCTSN

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

COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Californians

Compiled by CIYJA staff, the resource guide includes general information on COVID-19, statewide resources, and regional resources.

Source: California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance

Culture and Community: Suicide Prevention Resources for Native Americans in California

Developed by the “Know the Signs,” California’s statewide suicide prevention campaign, contains social marketing and messaging materials.

Source: California Mental Health Services Authority

DACA Decision and What it Means for Higher Education

Experts from the I, Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) and the Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD) will share more the about the Supreme Court decision, its impact on DACA recipients, next steps recipients can take in light of the decision, and … read more

Source: Foundation for California Community Colleges

Defining and Unpacking the Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity – A Culture of Health Webinar

The National Academies report Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity identified 9 social determinants of health and how these determinants impact our health and the health of our communities. The report also defined health equity as the state in … read more

Source: National Institute of Medicine

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

DBSA offers both in-person and online support groups. As independent affiliates of DBSA in their communities, DBSA chapters offer nearly 650 peer-run support groups. They have groups for individuals with depression and bipolar disorder, parents of people with mood disorders, … read more

Source: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Doctor Clinic-Nurse Referral Form

This is a sample referral form (Word document) for referring students to health services.

Source: Modesto