Student Resources
Guilford has growing selection of supportive resources available to you as a member of our community. See below for our list of resources to help you make the most of your experience!
Resources are divided by category. Click the drop-down icon to display them all. Some video resources are included even further down!
General Mental Health Resources
Mental Health America Screening Tools
Mental Health America Thinking Traps
Mental Health America Changing Thoughts with an AI Assistant (CBT Reframing Tool)
Tips and Skills for Mental Health and Emotional Well Being: This is a self-help blog for college students from Ohio State's Counseling and Consulting Center, authored by a psychiatrist and the archives cover a wide variety of topics. The blog updates roughly monthly.
NPR's Joy Generator: Research shows that 30 minutes daily of joy (like cute puppy videos!) are good for you. Who knew?
Four Mental Health Tips for College Athletes: Which are actually good for all college students. From the Jed Foundation.
Crisis and urgent mental health Resources
Please call Guilford College Public Safety at 336.316.2911 or, if you’re a residential student, contact your Community Director or Resident Adviser. Any of these people can put you in touch with an on-call therapist by phone to assist you through the crisis.
In an emergency situation, please call 911.
Students can also access the Guilford County Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center at 931 3rd St, 27405, for 24/7 Assessment and Referral. (336) 890-2700
Other emergency numbers:
Suicide and Mental Health Lifeline (Crisis line): 988
Crisis Text Line: Text "Home" to 741741
Hope4NC: Call or text 1-855-587-3463
Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ specific crisis line): 866-488-7386 or text “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200
Sexual assault emergency (Family Service of the Piedmont): 336-273-7273
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
Eating Disorder Helpline (M-F, 9am-7pm): 866-622-1235
Stay Alive app: Based in the UK, there are good resources on building a safety plan and a wellness plan. This is not in place of getting emergency help! This can be used if you feel that there might be an urgent situation building as an attempt to divert and safety plan. You can download it to your phone or use it in a web browser. Remember to look at the "international" and "online" resources (instead of the local ones) since it's based overseas.
Anxiety & Stress Management
Depression, Sadness, & Motivation
A New York Times article on How to Overcome Task Paralysis (12/12/22). May require login--current students have access to a FREE NYT online account.
Relationships, Sex, and Sexuality
The One Love Foundation: Not just that Bob Marley Song, but One Love wants to teach what healthy love and relationships look like. Named in Honor of Yeardley Love.
ICYC: In Case You're Curious: An Instagram page run by Planned Parenthood. Also available as a chat line, staffed by trained PP educators. Text INSTA to 57890 if you'd like to ask your own questions!
Substance Use: Alcohol & other drugs
Food and eating Challenges
Here is a list of resources provided to us by local clinicians at Three Birds Counseling
Sexual Violence
Guilford College's TIX Quick Resource Guide
Family Services of the Piedmont has compiled a comprehensive list of resources (In English and in Spanish)
The Family Justice Center can assist with a variety of services, from safety planning to legal assistance. An overview of their services is available on YouTube.
What to expect at the hospital after experiencing sexual violence, from local hospital Moses Cone
Supporting Someone Else
Starting the Conversation and other information about supporting someone who is struggling.
Be There Certificate: A free, self-paced learning experience designed to increase mental health literacy and provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to safely support anyone who may be struggling with their mental health.
Stay Alive app: Based in the UK, there are good resources about how to support somone who is having mental health challenges. You can download it to your phone or use it in a web browser. Remember to look at the "international" and "online" resources (instead of the local ones) since it's based overseas.
other community providers
Click here to see our list of community providers who have indicated a willingness and ability to work with our students.
Student Wellness FAQs
Click here for answers to questions students frequently have about Wellness at Guilford College
Resources for Resident Advisors
Video resources
