Welcome. This page provides a running list of resources for any interested students. If you have any questions, comments, or can help add resources to this page, please contact us at (860)685-2512.
National Resources UlifelineAn anonymous, confidential, online resource center, where college students can be comfortable searching for the information they need and want regarding emotional health. The telephone number below connects to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7.
http://www.ulifeline.org/
1(800)273-TALK
The Jed Foundation
The Jed Foundation’s mission is to promote emotional health and prevent suicide among college and university students. To achieve this end, the organization collaborates with the public and leaders in higher education, mental health, and research to produce and advance several initiatives.
https://www.jedfoundation.org/
National Eating Disorders Association
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
1(800)931-2237
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. Toward this goal, the Center focuses its efforts on two primary objectives: (1) advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and (2) conduct applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics.
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ National Institute of Mental Health
The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
NIMH Website:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
NIMH Eating Disorder Specific Information:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/eating-disorders.pdf Trevor Project
The leading national
organization providing crisis intervention and
suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
1(866)488-7386 Connecticut Resources Walden Behavioral Clinic Walden is one of the first eating disorder programs in the country to offer a continuum of care that is customized to meet the needs of each individual patient. http://www.waldenbehavioralcare.com/ (781)647-6727 Eating Disorder Hope Eating Disorder Hope’s mission is to offer hope, information and resources to individual eating disorder sufferers, their family members and treatment providers. This site provides a wealth of Connecticut based information but also allows searches for other states. http://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-centers/connecticut-ct Wesleyan Resources Wesleyan University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Wesleyan Counseling and Psychological Services provides comprehensive mental health services through multidisciplinary integration with Davison Health Center and WesWell. Students who utilize our psychotherapy services may discuss in confidence any worries, distressing feelings, or difficult situations they are currently experiencing. http://www.wesleyan.edu/caps/ (860)685-2910 Wesleyan University Health Services
Wesleyan University Health Center aims to provide high quality healthcare and health promotion to improve students’ overall health, to support their educational goals, and to develop skills for long-term healthy lifestyles.
http://www.wesleyan.edu/healthservices/
(860)685-2470 Weswell WesWell, the Office of Health Education, is an integral part of Wesleyan University’s Health Services. WesWell understands the impact of student health on academic performance and is committed to providing services that are designed to develop healthy behaviors and prevent health concerns that may interfere with academic and personal success. http://www.wesleyan.edu/weswell/ (860)685-2466 8-to-8 Peer Listening Resource
8-to-8 provides Wesleyan students with an anonymous, confidential, peer listener with whom they can get in touch with via phone or online chat from 7pm-7am, 7 days a week when classes are in session.
http://8-to-8.group.wesleyan.edu/chat-online/
(860)685-7789 Manchester Community College Resources ECHN at MCC
MCC and ECHN partner to provide access to high quality primary care services for students, faculty and staff.
http://www.mcc.commnet.edu/students/life/health.php
(860)643-5499
MCC Counseling Center
A staff of professional counselors provides a comprehensive developmental counseling program designed to assist students with academic, vocational and personal issues.
http://www.mcc.commnet.edu/students/counseling/
(860)512-3320