Self-Help Resources

On this page, you will find links to a variety of educational and self-help resources on a variety of mental health topics.  The links will direct you to information, tools, books, support groups, chatrooms, and much more.

The Counseling and Wellness Center does not monitor or endorse the web sites listed below. If you have questions or concerns about your own unique situation, make an appointment to talk with a counselor by calling the Counseling Center at 202-274-6000.

Emergency

Call 911 in the event of a mental health emergency.
DC Crisis Hotline: 1-888-7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357
DC Mobile Crisis Unit:  202-673-9300
Montgomery County Crisis Hotline 240-777-4000
Prince George’s County Crisis Hotline 301-864-7130
Suicide Prevention Hotline  1-800-273-TALK  1-800-273-8255 (English), 1-888-628-9454 (Spanish)

Tools and Information Sources

Therapist Assisted Online (TAO) is currently offering a free library of mindfulness, breathing, and calming videos. These videos, which will only be offered free for a limited time, are great tools for improving deep breathing skills, using guided visualization, improving sleep, and letting go.

Mental Health Apps: Consider making use on one of the many mental health apps that are available for free and for pay. You might find this link helpful in finding Mental Health Apps   Here are some additional wellness-related apps:

• The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has guidance on managing mental health and coping during COVID-19.

• Anxiety and Depression Association of America Psychologist Jelena Kecmanovic provides 7 excellent science-based strategies and tips for coping with COVID-19 anxiety.

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has information on travel, media resources, and other research on COVID-19

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) provides the Coping with an Epidemic Fact Sheet

• The American Psychological Association provides information on Dealing with Social Distancing. Dealing with Social Distancing

• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides guidance on Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Diseases

WellTrack App

The UDC Counseling and Wellness Center is excited to introduce a great resource that is free for UDC students. The WellTrack App (Apple | Android) is an interactive self-help platform that provides tools that can help address stress, anxiety, and depression, and connect you with campus resources. Download the WellTrack App and use your UDC email to register.