A Program that Provides Training and Technical Assistance
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
A space for students to connect with one another to strengthen their well-being and support network across the state of California.
Like so many mental health conditions, eating disorders are on the rise. Between 2013 and 2021, eating disorder risk rose 13% among college students. There’s a lot of new research about what contributes to eating disorders and the most effective … read more
This is a sample referral form (Word document) for referring students to health services.
Learn the facts about the most commonly abused drugs. Each drug page includes a brief overview, street and clinical names, the effects of the drug on the brain and body, statistics and trends, and relevant publications and articles written by … read more
Booklet on drug addiction, including its effects on the brain and new approaches to preventing and treating the disease.
This one-page referral form was developed to help connect students to needed services on campus across a variety of departments.
During the pandemic, eating disorder helpline calls increased by as much as 80% while the number of hospitalizations for adolescents with eating disorders more than doubled. Educators are often the first to identify signs of trouble in children and teenagers, … read more
California Community Colleges Health & Wellness collated these resources to help college faculty, staff, administrators, and students support their mental health, health, basic needs, and wellness. Please check back often as we will keep this list updated with new resources. … read more
This resource offers practical tips for service providers to more effectively utilize technology to engage with youth. Also included are important considerations for ensuring young people’s physical, social, and emotional safety on virtual platforms. Learn more
PowerPoint presentation and training notes on sleep in college, including strategies for student services to promote better sleeping.
Source on injury data, by type, that can be filtered by specific demographics. Includes alcohol and other drugs.
Evolving Minds is a mental health non-profit offering resilience and mindfulness-based educational programs for students, educators, and non-profits. They offer programming for youth leaders and educators grounded in developing resilience and mindfulness skills that build community, create a culture of … read more
NEFE created these customizable workshop kits on financial topics. Select “College Series” to filter your results to workshops to present to college student audiences.
The premise behind Find Your Anchor is that each person needs an anchor. “Establish an anchor — a dependable, stable, secure base that you can hold on to, one that keeps you firmly planted, no matter what winds or storms … read more
The U.S. Department of Education created this toolkit to help youth transitioning out of foster care successfully transition to adulthood. It can also be helpful for caring and supportive adults who work with former foster youth. The toolkit contains a … read more
Lists state and federally funded programs that can help families afford child care.
This resource from Value Colleges discusses time management guidelines, benefits of working during college, and financial management considerations.
Twelve-step program to support individuals to change compulsive gambling behavior. Website offers a broad range of problem gambling information and resources, including localized hotline information.
Specific suggestions for incorporating exercise into your routine at college.