My main takeaway is that I need to slow down. I am so focused on the future that I am missing the moment.
— student participant
❤️ Wellness Support
Campus Resources
- Counseling Services: Offers free, confidential personal counseling to help students address personal issues that may impact their academic success and quality of life.
- Bread & Roses Soup Kitchen: A soup kitchen in Lawrence, MA, serving full-course, nutritious dinners five evenings a week to anyone in need, with no questions asked.
- Lazarus House: Operates shelter programs for families, including emergency shelter and transitional housing, providing food, shelter, and support services to those in need.
Local and National Resources
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 for free, 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources.
- SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): Comprehensive resources on mental health, substance use, crisis support, disaster preparedness, recovery, and treatment options.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Access a helpline at (800) 950-NAMI and find resources to support mental health.
- Find a Warmline: Connect with a peer-run warmline for support and resources in your area.
- RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline): Call (800) 656-HOPE (4673) or access the live chat for confidential support.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained counselor 24/7.
- Trans Lifeline: Peer support for the trans community. Call (877) 565-8860.
- The Trevor Project: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. Call (866) 488-7386 or text START to 678678.
- Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM): Resources and education to support Black mental health and healing.
- National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline: Support and resources for individuals affected by eating disorders. Call (800) 931-2237 or text NEDA to 741741.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: Support for individuals experiencing domestic violence. Call (800) 799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
- FindTreatment.gov: Locate mental health treatment options across the U.S.
