Hoping everyone has a smooth move into a new school year. I’ve had my daughter recently graduate and now my son is off to college for the first time. If you have a student or someone close to you who is away at college the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has a guide. Starting college – or even starting a new semester – brings big changes to your schedules, your routines, and your day-to-day needs. It can also have a big impact on your mental health. It’s important to possess tools to support your mental health as you embark on your college journey. The Mental Health College Guide is free and available online. It has sections about taking care of your mental health, navigating relationships and self-care, staying safe on campus, and more.
| Other Resources: NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine is a free, confidential nationwide peer-support service that provides one-on-one emotional support, mental health information and resources needed to tackle your tough challenges. Text “Friend” to 62640 or call 1-800-950-6264. |
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or you can chat online at chat.988lifeline.org. |