Counseling Resources

While you are waiting to see a counselor, please visit the following resources for assistance.

• www.nami.org/collegeguide – This website and video encourage college students to think about their mental health needs and concerns.
• www.alltreatment.com – Drug and alcohol treatment and prevention programs.
• www.psychiatry.org/mental-health – Find information on mental health treatment and resources including warning signs and prevention measures.
• www.adaa.org – Information on the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders through education, practice, and research.
• www.mhcnca.org – The Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama provides the highest quality treatment, education, and assistance to people affected by mental health and substance use issues.
• www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org – The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• www.csna.org – Crisis Services of North Alabama provides information to individuals and families in need.
• Active Minds – Active Minds is the leading nonprofit organization that empowers students to speak openly about mental health in order to educate others and encourage help-seeking.
• ActiveMinds Resource Guide
• TimelyCare – Athens State University is now partnered with TimelyCare to deliver a new virtual health and well-being platform for students. Through either a mobile app or your desktop, TimelyCare provides 24/7 access to virtual care from anywhere in the United States at no cost.