Resources

• The Philadelphia Inquirer: How Black Americans Can Practice Self-Care and how everyone else can help them
• Self.com: 44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in This Country
• Black Mental Health: 7 Self-Care Tips If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed (VOGUE)
• Anguish and Action: Mental Health and Wellness in a Racism Pandemic (a Town Hall Meeting with President Barack Obama and Representative John Lewis on Obama.org
• Practicing Self Care and Survival of Racial Trauma (University of Colorado at Denver)
• Upworthy: 101 Ways to Take Care of Yourself When the World Feels Overwhelming
• Building Your Resilience (American Psychological Association)

LGBTribe: Therapy Tribe offers peer-to-peer support group and other resources for LGBTQ community.

Trevor Project: Focusses on suicide prevention and mental health resources for our LGBTQ community. 

ULifeline.org/gcsu  - self screenings for depression, anxiety eating disorders and substance abuse

Alcohol eCheckUp to go - alcohol self screening for GC students

Cannabis eCheckup to go - cannabis (marijuana) self screening for GC students 

HelpYourselfHelpOthers.org - self screenings for general mental health or many specific concerns (gambling, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, anxiety, eating disorder and more).  

• Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) - 24 hour help for mental health concerns 1-800-715-4225; In addition, the My GCAL app enables users to receive immediate support by communicating with caring GCAL professionals via text message, chat, or phone. Download for Android and Apple
• National Suicide Hotline 24 hours per day 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• The Jed Foundation A national organization working to prevent suicide and promote mental health among college students.
• Cry For Help  Video and resources for suicide prevention
• National Suicide Hotline Guide for responding to threats of self-harm in Social Media
• Crisis Text Line:  Text to 741741
• The Trevor Project A national organization with resources for LGBTQ youth and their allies. Includes 27/7/365 support through text, messaging, and telephone.

• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
• Depression Central
• Screening Test for Bipolar Spectrum Disorders

• Anxiety Disorders Association of America  The ADAA site provides information, self-tests, and helpful suggestions related to anxiety.  
• Freedom From Fear
• Obsessive Compulsive Alliance

• Coping with Stress at the End of the Semester
• Deep Breathing
• Meditation Video from MayoClinic.com  (approximately 7 minutes)

• National Eating Disorders Association
• The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
• Eating Disorders Anonymous Provides meeting times for support groups in Smyrna, Statesboro, Warner Robins and Savannah as well online chat groups and phone support.  
• Yoga and Eating

• Alcohol Self Test 
• Marijuana Self Test
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Al-Anon
• Addiction Resource
• Blood Alcohol Calculator
• The Bacchus Network
• Coalition Against Drug Abuse
• Georgia Overdose Prevention Project
• Recovery in Georgia
• Opioid Overdose Rescue
• The Summit Wellness Group

• Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network
• GC Women's Center

• Southern Crescent Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center and The Bright House

• Milledgeville VA Clinic
• Vet Center Macon

• Introduction to ADHD
• Misunderstood Minds
• LDOnline

Students often find it difficult to adjust to the rigors of the college curriculum.  Many report that they did not find it necessary to apply themselves in high school to perform adequately.  Additionally they recognize that parents and teachers often played a large role in helping them stay organized and managing their time.  Consequently, they may have never developed effective study habits and their academic performance is college suffers.  Students without effective strategies for studying and time management often feel overwhelmed  and anxious about tests and other demands.

For students who want or need assistance developing academic skills, we offer guidance in

• Time Management
• Controlling Test Anxiety
• Efficient Study Techniques

Academic Skills Resources

The links below are text versions of resources offered to enhance study skills. In addition to these titles, we have several other pamphlets and books available in the Counseling Services office. 

• Preparing for Examinations
• Objective Examinations
• Essay Examinations
• Reading for Comprehension​
• Learning Math
• Successful Note Taking
• Test Anxiety Quiz
• Coping With Finals
• Calculating GPA PDF or Word page
• Weekly Schedule PDF or Word Page 

Tutoring

Tutoring for specific subjects is offered through the Learning Center.  

Learning Disabilities

Academic accommodations for students with disabilities are addressed through Disability Services.

• Guide to Better Sleep for College Students
• Tips For Better Sleep
• How Much Sleep Do You Need? 

• Counseling Center Village Provides Links to College Counseling Center Resources around the country including "virtual pamphlets" on a wide range of topics pertinent to students.
• ULifeline - ULifeline is an online resource center for college student mental health and emotional well being.
• Go Ask Alice A question and answer forum for health and mental health issues offered by Columbia University.
• Half of Us The site focuses on mental health awareness by using the stories of both celebrities and average students who have dealt with mental health issues. 
• WebMD
• Promoting Student Mental Health

• Baldwin County resources for financial assistance 
• Georgia College Financial Aid offers resources for financial assistance - Contact Financial Aid at 478-445-5149

• American College Counseling Association
• American College Personnel Association
• American Counseling Association
• American Psychological Association
• Georgia College Counseling Association