Disclaimer

The information contained in the various internet resources is NOT intended to substitute for help from a mental health professional. *Providing these links does not indicate endorsement by Counseling Services or VCSU. 


For personal assistance or follow-up questions/concerns, please contact Counseling Services or click to schedule an appointment.


Important Resources and Contact Information

Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Hotline (call, text, chat): 988 or https://988lifeline.org/

Crisis Text Line (free): 741741. Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/

Emergencies: 911

LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564. Website: https://lgbthotline.org/

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8886. Website: https://translifeline.org/

The Trevor Project (call, text, chat): Text START to 678-678 or dial 1-866-488-7386. Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/


Resource Guides

Academic Services & Tutoring

  • Student Academic Services provides consultation and advice regarding academic issues, e.g. creating a personal course schedule, course drop/add, adding or changing majors/minors/certificates, and changing advisors. 
  • Viking Learning Commons


ADD/ADHD


Adjusting to College - Transitioning



Alcohol & Substance Abuse (Addiction)


Anger Management



Anxiety


Apps 

Autism


Burnout


Career Counseling

  • The Career Services office provides VCSU students with countless resources relating to employment, internships, international study or work, and graduate studies. Whether you’re looking for on-campus employment or advice on an upcoming interview, our knowledgeable staff can provide direction. 


Coping with Stress


Coping with COVID-19


Depression

Disability Support Services


Diversity & Inclusion

  • The Office of Diversity and Inclusion supports and advocates for VCSU’s students, faculty, and staff who are Black, Indigenous, or other People of Color (BIPoC); those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Pan-Sexual, Gender Queer, Or Asexual (LGBTQIA+); people of minoritized spiritual and religious beliefs; First Generation College Students; immigrants; and those who are economically under resourced. We also support and advocate for issues of gender bias and body positivity. 


Eating Disorders & Body Image



Emotional Support Animal

Faculty & Staff Information



Going Home for the Holidays


Gratitude


Grief & Loss



Group Counseling

  • Group counseling, workshops, seminars, consultations, and referrals are also provided by the counseling staff. 


Homesickness



LGBTQ, Sexuality, & Sexual Orientation

  • VCSU Safe Zone Ally

  • The “Safe Zone” symbol is a message to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and their allies. The message is that the person displaying this symbol is understanding, supportive, and trustworthy if a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender person needs help, advice, or just someone with whom s/he can talk. The person displaying the symbol can also give accurate information about sexual orientation and/or gender identity. 
  • Stress Responses & Gender
  • The Trevor Project - The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. FREE 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 866-488-7386


Loneliness



Mindfulness, Meditation, & Relaxation

Parents, Guardians, & Family


Referral for Mental Health



Relationships


Screen Fatigue


Self-Care


Self-Esteem

  • In today's society, humans often do not view themselves positively. They need to find the positive traits in themselves by looking at what they have accomplished, not what they have not accomplished. Self-esteem is their self-image, or how they feel about themselves. There are many factors that affect their self-esteem level. The more positive these are, the higher their self-esteem will be.
    • stable home life
    • social life
    • school
    • society
    • on the job
  • Tips for College Students to Beat Low Self-Esteem (College Basics)


Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence

  • Date Rape is the act of pressuring and forcing someone to have sex. Anyone can be raped--men and women, and anyone could be the rapist--classmate or co-worker. Many assume a rapist to be a stranger when statistics show that 84% of the raped women knew their rapist. No one deserves to be raped and that's why everyone should be aware and protect themselves.
    • express self limitations
    • beware of alcohol and/or drug abuse
    • stay clear of secluded areas
    • have own transportation
  • CAWS North Dakota: Ending Sexual and Domestic Violence
  • Abused Persons Outreach Center (APOC) in Valley City


Sleep & Health



Spring Break Safety


Student Athletes



Study Skills & Test Anxiety


  • Study Skills Info (Virginia Tech) - (On Virginia Tech website--see sidebar for more links on specific tips)


Stress & Stress Management


Suicide & Self-Harm


Trauma


ULifeline

  • ULifeline- Resources for College Mental Health
    • VCSU is not currently listed, however, that does NOT prevent you from accessing the online materials.


Wellness