Student Resources 

Mental Health America Screening Tools

Mental Health America Thinking Traps

Mental Health America Changing Thoughts with an AI Assistant (CBT Reframing Tool)

The VeryWell Mind Podcast (Spotify)--a combination of mental health tips and strategies, and interviews with well-known people around mental health topics. Hosted by a mental health professional, new tips and strategies are added in weekly 5-10 minute episodes. Interview episodes are typically 30 minutes or longer. 

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. 

Mental Health Resources for Diverse Identities: also from the Jed Foundation

The Greater Good Science Center: Out of UC-Berkley, the GGSC "studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society."

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
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ specific support line): 800-488-7386 or text 678678. 100% confidential and 100% free

Sexual assault emergency (Family Service of the Piedmont):  336-273-7273
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673). Confidential, 24/7 support for sexual assault, abuse, and incest survivors.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text "LOVEIS" to 22522. Help for if you or someone you know is experiencing violence.
National Addiction and Recovery Helpline: 800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential treatment referral and informaiton for individuals and families. 
Eating Disorder Helpline (M-F, 9am-7pm): 866-622-1235
Veteran Crisis Line: 800-273-TALK (8255), Press 1 or text 838255. Confidential, 24/7 support for veterans experienced emotional distress or considering hurting or killing themselves. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. 

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. 

Stress Management Tip sheet for College Students from the UNC Learning Center

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. 

The Healthy Relationships Initiative: Tips for College Students on Love, Friendships, Boundaries, and More

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!

Article: Six Misconceptions We Have About Love (including some ideas on how to feel more or less in love with someone!)

Article: Being Kind and Setting Boundaries from verywellmind.com

UVA's Gordie Center has a really great site around alcohol and substance education. Here's the link on how to help an intoxicated friend. Remember the acronym PUBS: Puking while Passed out, Unresponsive, Breathing issues, Skin temp.

Responsibility.org's Virtual Bar app, to help you consider how various factors might impact your drinking and BAC. 

This is the list the Guilford's Counseling Center maintains of area professionals with a license specifically in substance use. 

Here is a list of resources provided to us by local clinicians at Three Birds Counseling

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

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. 

Click here to see our list of community providers who have indicated a willingness and ability to work with our students.

Guilford RA Training 2023 - Alcohol and Other Drugs