This page includes resources for: alcohol and other drugs, attention/ADHD, eating concerns, gambling, gaming, grief and loss, helping a friend, mindfulness, procrastination, quit smoking, relationships, self-care for activists, self-injury, sexual addiction, sleep, stress management, study abroad, trauma, and wellness.
GENERAL
Online screening for mental health
JED Foundation Mental Health Resource Center
Active Minds National student organization working to de-stigmatize mental health issues on campus.
Go Ask Alice Q&A on college health, sexual health, and mental health.
Life on Campus Mental Health America
The Mighty Videos and articles by people dealing with mental illness (depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, etc.)
Taking a Leave of Absence: What You Need to Know Mental Health America
The Happiness Trap Brief videos from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The 3 Happiness Myths, The Choice Point, The Values-Focused vs the Goals-Focused Life, The Struggle Switch, The Evolution of the Mind, 5 Mindfulness Myths
ALCOHOL / MARIJUANA / OTHER DRUGS
Go Ask Alice Q&A on college health, alcohol and other drugs, sexual health, and mental health
Facts About Alcohol Overdose/Poisoning
collegedrinking Changing the Culture
Alcohol & Other Drug Addiction & Dependency
Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup – Can give you the time and location of a group that will fit your schedule
Al-Anon – Support groups for those affected by someone else’s alcoholism
Women for Sobriety “…the psychological (emotional) needs of women in recovery are very different from those of men. The New Life Program is directed to these specific needs of women in recovery.”
SMART Recovery “SMART Recovery is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Our participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research and participate in a world-wide community which includes free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help groups.”
SMART Recovery Marijuana addiction — what does it look like? online support
NAMI MN Dual Diagnosis Support Group For adults living with both a mental illness and chemical dependency; online and in-person groups.
Assessment & Referral for Treatment
Fairview Recovery Services (across the street from Augsburg) provides confidential “assessments” for chemical dependency, if you are concerned that you may have a substance use problem and would like to understand treatment resources available to you. Most health insurance will cover an assessment (call your health insurance customer service number to find out about your plan coverage). If you don’t have insurance, Augsburg may be able to cover the cost of the assessment, or may help you find a state-funded free assessment (for information, have a confidential conversation with a counselor in the Center for Wellness & Counseling, or inquire with the Office of Student Affairs). Call 612-672-2736 to schedule an evaluation.
M Health Fairview Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery Treatment Programs
Hennepin County Chemical Health Services – 612-348-4111
Tubman – 612-870-2426
Treatment
SAMSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 24/7, free treatment referral and information service (English and Spanish)
Substance Use Treatment Locator US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
University of Minnesota Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Programs – Confidential chemical dependency evaluations. Call 612-672-2736 to schedule an evaluation. Takes most insurances.
Hazelden Center – 651-213-4000 (St. Paul location; also locations in Maple Grove and Plymouth)
Pride Institute – Chemical dependency and behavioral health services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. 800-547-7743
The Retreat Non-clinical, mutual help approach, grounded in the spiritual principles of AA; “affordable”
First Nation Recovery Center Native-based, faith-based, 12 step recovery program; Minneapolis 612-871-1208
11 Indicators of Quality Addiction Treatment Recovery Research Institute
Addiction Treatment Scams Explained Recovery Research Institute
States show large racial disparities in drug treatment success rates
ATTENTION / ADHD
ADDitude Symptom Checker (screening tool for symptoms of ADHD, LD, and other)
Leading ADHD therapist and author Ned Hallowell
EATING CONCERNS
Eating Disorders Screening Tool from National Eating Disorders Association
Peace Meal is an Emily Program podcast that discusses topics related to eating disorders, body image issues, and how society may contribute to distorted thinking.
National Eating Disorders Association Find help and support.
The Joy Project — local support group for eating disorders
Jenni Schaefer Resources for recovering from an eating disorder (from writer Jenni Schaefer)
Help for Emotional Eating Dr. Michelle May
Geneen Roth blog/books on recovering from emotional eating and compulsive eating
Adios Barbie: A Body Image Site for Every Body
Eating Disorders & Minorities NOVA
Being Black and Struggling with Body Image video
Eating Disorders in the Transgender Community
TREATMENT AND SUPPORT FOR EATING DISORDERS
Free and low cost support — NEDA
If you are in a crisis and need help immediately, call 988 or contact Crisis Text Line by texting “NEDA” to 741741 to be connected with a trained volunteer at Crisis Text Line. Crisis Text Line is an organization staffed by volunteers who provide free, 24/7 support via text message to individuals who are struggling with mental health, including eating disorders, and are experiencing crisis situations.
The Emily Program – Outpatient treatment program that provides comprehensive psychological, nutritional and medical care for individuals with eating disorders. Program incorporates group therapy, individual therapy, eating disorder groups, nutritional education and counseling, and family therapy. Located in St. Paul – Midway, St. Louis Park, and Stillwater. 651-645-5323
Melrose Center – Nationally recognized comprehensive program in treating anorexia and bulimia; affiliated with University of Minnesota physicians. Team approach including physicians, physical and occupational therapists, registered nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and dietitians. Inpatient treatment, intensive day or partial inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, residential care, and support groups for patients and families. 952-993-6200 NEW LOCATION NEAR AUGSBURG — accessible by bus or light rail (St. Paul Midway)
Water’s Edge Counseling & Healing Center. Christian-based counseling and intensive outpatient programs for eating disorders. Located in Burnsville.
The Joy Project — free support group for eating disorders. Monday nights from 6:30-8:00pm Hosts weekly support groups for members of the community who are struggling to recover from an eating disorder. Currently meeting virtually through Zoom on Monday nights from 6:30-8:00pm.For link and password, contact us at info@joyproject.org.
Eating Recovery Center — free online support groups for Eating Disorders, Binge Eating, and LGBTQ+ Eating Disorder/Body Image. Free and open to the community (national organization)
Overeaters Anonymous 612-825-2312
National Eating Disorders Association Find help and support
GAMBLING
Gambler’s Anonymous 12-step support program 1-855-222-5542
Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling
M Health Fairview Compulsive Gambling Program
GAMING
GRIEF & LOSS
Grief & Loss handout — handout on how to cope from CWC
How to Be Kind to Yourself in the Face of Rejection
HELPING A FRIEND
Acknowledge, Support, Keep-in-Touch Helpful guide from the Active Minds with practical examples of how you can support a friend who is struggling.
Five Helpful Things to Say to a Friend Who Self-Harms
Seize the Awkward How to talk to a friend if you are concerned about them. Includes conversation starters.
MINDFULNESS
U of M Mindfulness for Students Club Augsburg students have been invited to participate in the student mindfulness club at the University of Minnesota.
Guided Ancestor Meditation Justin Michael Williams of “Stay Woke”
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction classes at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing
A Compassion Practice for Opening the Heart — Sharon Salzburg
Sitting Together Free meditation downloads and handouts
Self-Compassion exercises and guided meditations Kristin Neff
The Three Minute Breathing Space Jon Kabat Zinn
Calm app College student discount available through Amazon Prime
All it Takes is Ten Mindful Minutes Andy Puddicombe TED Talk
PROCRASTINATION
Workbook for Overcoming Procrastination
QUIT SMOKING
QuitPartner “No Judgments. Just Help.” Complete, free, confidential online support for quitting smoking, including creating your own QuitPlan, asking questions of expert counselors, learning from quit guides, and getting online support from the QuitNet community. Named one of the top 10 health sites on the web. 1-888-354-7526
American Lung Association of Minnesota Self-help program or 8-week “Freedom from Smoking” classes available online or in groups.
Become an Ex Three step program to quitting tobacco. Truth Initiative partnered with the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center to launch BecomeAnEX in 2008 as a free digital resource to help tobacco users quit. This resource includes an active social community, text and email messaging support, expert guidance and interactive quitting tools.
Smokefree.gov Includes info for veterans, women, teens, and 60+. Get support from SmokefreeTXT (texts to your smartphone).
QuitStart mobile app Free smartphone app that helps you quit smoking with tailored tips, inspiration, and challenges.
Minnesota Department of Health Quitting Tobacco
RELATIONSHIPS / SOCIAL LIFE
Improve Your Social Skills Social skills for people on the autism spectrum
An Adult’s Guide to Social Skills for Those Who Were Never Taught
Getting Called Out: How to Apologize YouTube by Chescaleigh
The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling
The Attachment Project Learn about your attachment style and how it affects your relationships
SELF CARE FOR ACTIVISTS
Beginner’s Guide to Self-Care for Activists
Identifying Your Role and Practicing Self-Care as a Young Black Activist
Self-care and prevention of burn out among activists – tools for everyday life
Self-Care for Change Agents and Activists Podcast by Dr. Thema (YouTube)
Self-Care for Activists: Sustaining Your Most Valuable Resource
Why Self-Care is Crucial for People of Color (and Especially Activists)
Imade on Depression, and the Intersections of Social Justice and Mental Health Black writer and activist (YouTube)
Healing: The Act of Radical Self-Care Dr. Joi Lewis (book) “When you’re an emotional laborer, healer, activist, community leader, or voice for change, the burden of oppression, trauma, and sorrow can seem never-ending. When you’re facing nonstop heartache day-to-day, it’s easy to wish for total numbness. But when you can’t feel pain, you can’t feel joy.”
The Cultural Wellness Center Elder Coaching
Irresistible podcast healing and inspiration for social justice activists
SELF-INJURY
Resources on Self-Injury from Cornell University
Call 844-287-6963 for 24/7/365 crisis and counseling support from a licensed behavioral health clinician (offered by CWC in partnership with BetterMynd)
Five Helpful Things to Say to a Friend Who Self-Harms
SEXUAL ADDICTION
Sex Addicts Anonymous 12-step support program
Cornerstone Therapy & Recovery
SLEEP
6 Tips to Better Sleep Mayo Clinic
Alarmy app “If you can’t jump out of bed in the morning (e.g., most people?), this app is for you. It’s a creative alarm system that requires you to be alert before you can turn off the sound. Choose from having to answer math questions, take pictures of objects or places, shake the phone, and others. My choice to cancel the alarm was to take a picture of the sink, which worked super well. Once I fumbled to take the picture, there was nothing else to do but brush my teeth and get ready for the day.”
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Resiliency Skills University of Michigan
Change to Chill Ways to chill, get perspective, learn mindfulness. From Allina Health.
STUDY ABROAD
Resilient Travellng: Managing Stress & Enhancing Your Experience Abroad (University of Michigan)
Rocky Re-entry “The realities of life after living cross-culturally”
TRAUMA
Seven Ways Trauma Follows You into Adulthood
Seven Ways to Overcome Childhood Neglect
WELLNESS