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
• 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. 

Alcohol eCheckUp to go - alcohol self screening for GCSU students

Cannabis eCheckup to go - cannabis (marijuana) self screening for GCSU 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 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.  
• 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

• 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
• Addictions.com (for identifying treatment resources)

• Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network
• Southern Crescent Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center and The Bright House

• Milledgeville VA Clinic
• Vet Center Macon

• 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.
• 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

Please note that community resources listed are subject to change. 

GCSU Resources for Food Insecurity

• Campus Corner – food bank, free clothing and other items.  Located at the bottom floor of the Student Activity Center. For information contact amy.whatley@gcsu.edu.  

• GCSU Office of Financial Aid  – can provide early disbursement of financial aid, or grants through the “Helping Hand Fund”.  Contact at 103 Parks Hall or 478-445-5149

Community Resources for Housing

• Milledgeville Cares - assistance with obtaining temporary housing and other resources; 478 457 5311 

• Salvation Army of Milledgeville – Rental and Utility assistance to support existing housing; 478 452 6940, 461 East Hancock St, Milledgeville, GA

• Sacred Heart Catholic Church “Helping Hands”- Rental and Utility assistance to support existing housing; 110 North Jefferson St, Milledgeville, GA; 478 454 8634

• Circle of Love – Domestic violence shelter (women and children only). Located in Greensboro, GA but provides services to Baldwin County. 706-453-4017. national hotline at 1.800.33. HAVEN

• First Presbyterian Church “Samaritan Ministry” – Support for paying utility bills

Community Food Resources

• Café Central – provides free meals and food boxes limited days per week. Freedom Church Family Life Center 500 Underwood Drive, Milledgeville, GA 

• Milly Free Fridge – “Grab and go” free food pantry and personal care items. 601 S. Wilkinson St, Milledgeville

• Chard Wray Food Pantry- provides food limited days per week.  (478) 233-1617, 472 Broad St Milledgeville, GA

• Flipper Chappel AME Church – one day per month food bank; (478)787-5833, 136 Wolverine St. SE, Milledgeville

• Maddox Investing in America, Inc. – one day per month food bank; (478)363-7444. 133 Old River Bridge Rd SE, Milledgeville

• New Beginnings Outreach Ministries – foodbank multiple days per week; (478) 363-7444

Searchable databases for additional resources

• Baldwin County resources for financial assistance 

• Middle Georgia Community Foodbank - Locate Foodbanks www.mgcfb.org 

• Find Help.Org - Locate resources for food, housing, financial assistance, legal aid, medical assistance  www.findhelp.org

• United Way of Central Georgia – assistance with housing, mental health, employment; call 211 or text  your zip code and need to 898-211

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