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 160 resources found.

Schizophrenia

The Schizophrenia page from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) includes an overview of schizophrenia, treatment options, support strategies, and links to relevant NAMI discussion groups.

Source: NAMI California

See Something Brochure InDesign File

This is the InDesign file for the red folder, which campuses can use to design their own campus-specific folders. Red folders provide quick resources and guidance around supporting students in distress. Supporting Resources See Something Instructions This file provides instructions … read more

Source: State Center Community College District

See Something, Say Something, Do Something Red Folder Flyer (Fresno-Reedley Colleges)

This is a “red folder” customized for Fresno-Reedley colleges. The red folder initiative is a way to provide faculty and staff with quick resources and guidance for supporting students in distress.

Source: State Center Community College District

Seize the Awkward Campus Toolkit

In this toolkit, you’ll get tips on how to help young adults who may be struggling with their mental health, and best practices to have supportive conversations about everyday challenges with them. Help bring the program to life through tools … read more

Source: The Jed Foundation

Sidekick

Sidekick is a collaborative project combining the resources of six programs for CCCs under one, easy-to-use website. Each program is committed to helping you create engaging multimedia content that is accessible to all community college students.

Source: Sidekick

Social Media and Mental Health

Social media plays a big role in modern society, especially for young people

State Laws Supporting College Students Experiencing Homelessness

The majority of well-paying jobs created since 2010 require some education beyond high school. State legislatures have been actively supporting access and success in post-secondary education for students experiencing homelessness over the past few years. State legislation can provide a … read more

Source: SchoolHouse Connection

Strategic Primer on College Student Mental Health

Published by the APA, NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, and the American Council on Education, the primer explains that mental health issues are a “critical component” of ensuring students’ success.

Source: NASPA

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)

A national non-profit agency whose mission is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma, and serve as a resource for those touched by suicide. SAVE utilizes a national multi-media campaign including television and radio ads, indoor and … read more

Source: Connections

Suicide Incidence and Rate Dashboard

This dashboard supports suicide prevention planning by increasing public access to and awareness about trends in deaths by suicide in California.

Source: Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC)

Suicide Prevention

Data, factsheets, recommended strategies, and more for preventing suicide.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Supporting LGBTQ+ College Students

Since 2000, the number of LGBTQ college students has more than tripled. This video describes risk and protective factors for LGBTQ students. It offers strategies to support their mental health.

Source: California Community Colleges Health & Wellness

Supporting LGBTQ+ Mental Health During Pride Month: A Resource Guide

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to support and celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities while reaffirming our commitment to health equity for all. Recognizing these communities’ mental health needs, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is committed to providing resources and … read more

Supporting the Whole Student: Promising Practices for College and University Staff to Integrate Mental Health Promotion in the First College Year

The guide draws on Active Minds’ evidence-based Healthy Campus Framework as well as case studies from campuses that have been recognized for their student mental health efforts through the Active Minds Healthy Campus Award. These recommendations will give faculty and … read more

Source: Active Minds

Survivors: Hope & Healing

In effort to highlight the personal impact of suicide and to offer messages of hope and healing to our audience, CSU Fresno developed Survivors: Hope & Healing, a short video that could be shown at each QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) … read more

Source: QPR Institute

Symptoms of major depression and complicated grief

The warning signs and symptoms that suggest grief has progressed to major depression or complicated grief, from the American Cancer Society.

Source: American Cancer Society

T.A.L.K. More: Take Action with Love and Kindness

Explore our special collection of resources. The collection is divided into two sections: one for children, youth, and families, and the other for professionals in the system of care. We hope you use these resources and share them with your … read more

Source: NTTAC

The Growing Mental Health Crisis in Community Colleges

Community college students face significant mental health needs. To address these needs, community colleges need additional resources to provide students with mental health treatment and prevention services. This publication highlights some of the struggle patterns we are seeing evolve in … read more

Source: New America

The Institute Launches National Online Resource to Help LGBTQ Youth & Their Families

When the Family Acceptance Project (FAP) launched the first research on LGBTQ youth and families 20 years ago, they found that families have a compelling impact on their LGBTQ children’s health and well-being. This website offers a map of national … read more

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