Pregnant in College: What You Need to Know
Each year, millions of students become pregnant or start parenting
Health & Wellness Resources
These health and wellness resources are an extensive, curated collection of tools and resources. The library includes external resources as well as resources that were developed under CCC Health & Wellness or submitted by the colleges. Search by keyword, topic, and/or audience.Showing 20 resources of 275 resources found.
Preparing to Support Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health for Life Beyond COVID-19 Will Require Time, Support, and Patience
On May 13, 2021, the CDC announced that, with some exceptions, fully vaccinated people in the United States no longer need to socially distance themselves or wear masks indoors. In the past several months, The Jed Foundation (JED) has supported thousands … read more
Principles of Youth Engagement
Youth with lived experience are our strongest partners and our greatest resource. They are experts that bring invaluable perspectives, innovative ideas, and critical feedback that informs our practice. If we want to improve our programs, policies, and practices, we must … read more
Source: SchoolHouse Connection
Programming Strategies for Supporting College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
This one-pager outlines common concerns of college students with autism spectrum disorders and of their professors, and suggests educational and social strategies to support these students.
Source: Emory Autism Center
Promoting Pathways to Financial Stability: A Resource Handbook on Building Financial Capabilities of Community College Students
This handbook is designed for community college personnel, potential partners, and supporters with an interest in empowering students to better manage their financial lives. It uses detailed case studies (such as Foothill College and Skyline College in California) to discuss … read more
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
PTSD Coach (iTunes app)
PTSD Coach was designed for those who have, or may have, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This app provides you with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tools that can help … read more
Source: US Department of Veterains Affairs
Raising the Bar
First Place for Youth has released a new policy brief revealing that when youth are properly supported with a combination of extended care alongside customized services and support, their likelihood of achieving 80% or more of the living wage standard … read more
Source: First Place for Youth
Report: Barriers to Financial Aid for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
SchoolHouse Connection released ““Working Harder Just to Be Seen and Heard:” Barriers to Financial Aid for Homeless and Foster Youth.”
Source: SchoolHouse Connection
Resource Guide for Serving Students with Psychological Disabilities in California’s Community Colleges
The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) suicide prevention social marketing program is one component of the MHSA Suicide Prevention initiative, which uses a full range of strategies from Prevention to Early Intervention to prevent suicides across ages and backgrounds. … read more
Source: California Mental Health Services Authority
Resource Guide: Screening for Drug Use in General Medical Settings
The NIDA Quick Screen and NIDA-modified ASSIST are appropriate for patients age 18 or older. You may deliver it as an interview and record patient responses, or read the questions aloud and have the patient fill out responses on a … read more
Source: NIDA
Resources for Educators and How to Teach Students on the Autism Spectrum
This page provides a list of characteristics of people with Asperger Syndrome, challenges they may experience in college, and clear tips for supporting these students.
Source: Center for Access and Success
Responding to Distressed Students
Addresses how to deal with students who have problems ranging from aggression and potential violence to substance abuse, suicide and irrational behavior. Clicking on one of the problems listed leads to a page of useful information, including do’s and don’t’s … read more
Source: University of California, Santa Barbara, Counseling Services
Rethinking Drinking
Interactive website with tools to help you check your drinking patterns, identify signs and symptoms of a problem, and cut back.
Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Rio Hondo College’s May Is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Learn about upcoming Mental Health Awareness events taking place at Rio Hondo Community College in Los Angeles, CA. Starting May 3rd, 2023, you can join other students for Zumba, Self-Care Classes, Hikes and more! For more information call 562-908-3498 Mental … read more
Source: Rio Hondo College
Safe Horizons
Non-profit organization offers information, resources, and referrals for dating violence, homelessness, sexual abuse, and other issues affecting youth. 24-hour hotline for dating/domestic violence: (800) 621-4673
Samaritans USA
A coalition of 11 non-profit, non-religious Samaritans suicide prevention centers in the United States who respond collectively to almost 250,000 calls annually. Its primary purpose is to further the Samaritans principles of befriending people who are depressed, in crisis and … read more
Source: Samaritans USA
SAMHSA Veteran Resources
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration has a list of resources for veterans and families, including links on mental health and trauma.
Source: SAMHSA
San Francisco Suicide Prevention’s Crisis Lines
Provides immediate crisis intervention and emotional support by voice or chat in English and Spanish 24 hours a day, and employ translation services for callers speaking any other language. Additional resources for youth risk reduction, HIV concerns, drug use and … read more
Source: San Francisco Suicide Prevention
School Wellbeing Toolkit
The School Wellbeing Toolkit is a resource created for teachers and school staff to practice self-care and support the wellbeing of their school community.
Source: UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Schools
S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends) Alternatives wrote this guidance for school professionals who think a student may be injuring themselves. S.A.F.E. Alternatives also provides referrals to treatment centers and a free Impulse Control Log.
Source: S.A.F.E.