Resources for Students

Below is a list of topics relevant to many college students. Each topic has links to websites with relevant information and resources. The Counseling Center recognizes the importance of keeping this list up-to-date and relevant. If you have suggestions for topics or resources, please inform the Counseling Center. 

ADHD

Banacos
91桃色's Learning Disabilities Program offers free, individualized academic support for first-year students with learning disorders or ADHD.


A website with resources and advice for students with ADHD/ADD attending college.


A page with tips and tricks for college success with ADHD.

Anxiety


A list of resources for different challenges college students face. 


A list of 10 apps that can help with anxiety.

Athletes


Information about mental health in athletes and information and guides for navigating mental health in athletic environments. 


A guide that discusses factors that influence mental health in athletes and provides information about how to tell if you or someone you know is struggling and ways to support them.


Tips for caring for mental health as a college athlete.

Autism


A handbook on self advocacy written for autistic students from autistic adults.

Banacos Center
91桃色's Learning Disabilities Program offers free, individualized academic support for first-year students with learning disorders or ADHD.


An article that helps explain why college is difficult for individuals with autism and the tools and strategies to achieve success.

Depression/Mood Disorders


A website that raises awareness of young people experiencing psychosis, providing testimonials, information, support, and resources.


A website with resources and information for individuals with mood disorders and tests to determine if someone is experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.


A website to guide individuals in determining mental health needs and connecting with resources.

Eating Disorders


A website with brief information about eating disorders and apps to assist with eating disorder recovery.


A website with information, resources, and support for eating disorders.


A Massachusetts resource that offers virtual groups for women with eating disorders.

First-Generation Student

LEAD Scholars Program
The LEAD Scholars program provides college access, mentoring, and academic advising to students of color that may not have been afforded such opportunity considering the turbulent social climate.


A website with resources, scholarships, and events for first generation college students.

TRIO
TRIO is a comprehensive academic support program for students who are first-generation college students, students with low income, and/or students with disabilities at 91桃色.

Grief/Loss


A website with resources for managing loss of a someone to suicide. 


A website with resources to assist in managing pet loss and grief.


A website with resources for young adults experiencing grief.


A website with resources and community for grieving individuals.

LGBTQ+


A website with information and resources for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families and friends.


A website with information, resources, and support for members of the LBGTQ+ community who are 24 years old and younger.


Offers in-person, virtual, and hybrid services to individuals and families throughout Western Massachusetts and across the Commonwealth and the greater New England Region.


Offers trans peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Run by trans/nonbinary volunteers.

Low-Income


A directory of various community resources in Western Massachusetts.


A website with community resources specific to the city of 91桃色 and surrounding areas.


A government website with information and resources on a variety of programs and benefits.

Psychosis


A website with a list of resources for people living with psychosis and their families.

Racism


A website with information and resources regarding mental health specific to different marginalized communities.


A website with information on racism and how it impacts mental health.

 

Relationships


A website with information, assessments, and resources for individuals in relationships.


Information, advice, and resources on navigating a relationship with a mental illness.


A website with an explanation of healthy and unhealthy relationships, information, and a hotline to call for safety concerns.

Self-Harm


A website with resources for several mental health concerns, information about a free text line 24/7. 


Information, resources, and support for individuals struggling with self-harm, including a directory for local resources.

Sexual Violence


An organization that works to amplify the voices of all who are impacted by sexual and domestic violence and to undo the social injustices that perpetuate an abuse of power. Their website has a directory of sexual violence resources in Massachusetts


Offers free and confidential services in English and Spanish to survivors of domestic violence. It offers counseling, legal advice, and group support.

Suicide


A website with resources and information about suicide, loved ones, survivors, and support groups.


BHN's Crisis Program provides 24/7 front line response to individuals of all ages who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis, regardless of insurance.


A website with suicide prevention information, resources, and support for those experiencing suicidal thoughts, survivors, and their loved ones.


A community resource based in Springfield, Holyoke, Greenfield, Pittsfield, and more with resources and support for individuals experiencing mental health concerns.

Substance Use


Support for individuals who care about someone struggling with alcohol use.


A website with information, resources, and assessments for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction and their loved ones.


Peer support and resources for individuals struggling with marijuana use.


Support for individuals who care about someone struggling with narcotic use.


Resources and support for individuals struggling with narcotics addiction.


Tools and resources for individuals seeking recovery from substance use.

Trauma


Offers resources and information to those experiencing PTSD and seeking support; some content geared towards Veterans.


A website that offers information regarding the experience of PTSD and options for next steps.

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