Student Resources

Addiction Resources

Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is working to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. https://www.drugabuse.gov/
Web of Addiction is dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions. https://people.well.com/user/woa/

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: This resource center includes videos, ways to get help, and advocacy campaigns www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Youth_Resources/Home.aspx
National Alliance on Mental Health: Find resources for youth, including information on managing your mental health in college and making friends. www.nami.org/Find-Support/Teens-and-Young-Adults
National Institute of Mental Health: This website provides easy-to read guides and brochures to help better understand a variety of mental health disorders. www.nimh.nih.gov/health/index.shtml
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: SAMHSA provides information on mental health services and treatment centers through a service locator.https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Directory of Family help in the US and Canada Focus Adolescent Services

Crisis Text Line: Visit www.crisistextline.org/ or Text “START” to 741-741
List of International Suicide Hotlines: Visit www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
Love is Respect: Visit www.loveisrespect.org/, text “LOVEIS” to 22522, or call 1-866-331-9474 to talk with a peer advocate to prevent and end abusive relationships
National Eating Disorder Association: Visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ or call 1-800-931-2237
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : Visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Health Talk: This website reflects the lived experience of mental health conditions, including research-based modules with hours of recording and analysis www.healthtalk.org/peoples-experiences/mental-health
Mindfulness for Teens: This website has resources to help teens use mindfulness to handle stress and includes apps to practice meditation and guided mediation recordings. http://mindfulnessforteens.com/
Mood 247: A text messaging system that provides an easy way to record how you’re feeling and tracks your daily moods to share with friends, family, or a health professional. https://www.mood247.com/