Questions to Ask Potential Referrals
This matrix provides considerations that colleges can use to assess new referral sources (e.g., mental health and sbustance abuse treatment providers).
Source: CCC SMHP
Health & Wellness Resources
These health and wellness resources are an extensive, curated collection of tools and resources. The library includes external resources as well as resources that were developed under CCC Health & Wellness or submitted by the colleges. Search by keyword, topic, and/or audience.Showing 20 resources of 408 resources found.
Resource Guide for Serving Students with Psychological Disabilities in California’s Community Colleges
The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) suicide prevention social marketing program is one component of the MHSA Suicide Prevention initiative, which uses a full range of strategies from Prevention to Early Intervention to prevent suicides across ages and backgrounds. … read more
Source: California Mental Health Services Authority
Resource Guide: Screening for Drug Use in General Medical Settings
The NIDA Quick Screen and NIDA-modified ASSIST are appropriate for patients age 18 or older. You may deliver it as an interview and record patient responses, or read the questions aloud and have the patient fill out responses on a … read more
Source: NIDA
Responding to Distressed Students
Addresses how to deal with students who have problems ranging from aggression and potential violence to substance abuse, suicide and irrational behavior. Clicking on one of the problems listed leads to a page of useful information, including do’s and don’t’s … read more
Source: University of California, Santa Barbara, Counseling Services
Return on Investment Calculator (R.O.I.) for College Mental Health Services and Programs
This tool will allow you to calculate the economic returns of services or programs that improve mental health in your student population. You will be asked a handful of questions about your campus, including: Enrollment size Approximate institutional drop-out rate … read more
Source: Healthy Minds Network
Rio Hondo College’s May Is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Learn about upcoming Mental Health Awareness events taking place at Rio Hondo Community College in Los Angeles, CA. Starting May 3rd, 2023, you can join other students for Zumba, Self-Care Classes, Hikes and more! For more information call 562-908-3498 Mental … read more
Source: Rio Hondo College
Roadmap to Black Mental Health
Whether you are Black or want to be more aware of the experiences of Black people, read on to learn more about Black mental health.
Samaritans USA
A coalition of 11 non-profit, non-religious Samaritans suicide prevention centers in the United States who respond collectively to almost 250,000 calls annually. Its primary purpose is to further the Samaritans principles of befriending people who are depressed, in crisis and … read more
Source: Samaritans USA
SAMHSA Veteran Resources
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration has a list of resources for veterans and families, including links on mental health and trauma.
Source: SAMHSA
Sample BIR Database
This is a sample behavioral intervention and referral tracking sheet (Excel).
Source: Santa Rosa Junior College
San Francisco Suicide Prevention’s Crisis Lines
Provides immediate crisis intervention and emotional support by voice or chat in English and Spanish 24 hours a day, and employ translation services for callers speaking any other language. Additional resources for youth risk reduction, HIV concerns, drug use and … read more
Source: San Francisco Suicide Prevention
Schizophrenia
The Schizophrenia page from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) includes an overview of schizophrenia, treatment options, support strategies, and links to relevant NAMI discussion groups.
Source: NAMI California
Schizophrenia
A free booklet published by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMI) is available on their website.
Source: National Institute Mental Health
School Break Resources
School breaks offer a much-needed pause from academics and a busy school schedule
School Wellbeing Toolkit
The School Wellbeing Toolkit is a resource created for teachers and school staff to practice self-care and support the wellbeing of their school community.
Source: UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Schools
S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends) Alternatives wrote this guidance for school professionals who think a student may be injuring themselves. S.A.F.E. Alternatives also provides referrals to treatment centers and a free Impulse Control Log.
Source: S.A.F.E.
Screening for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
This self-test offered by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America can help you determine whether you have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder.
Source: Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Screenings for Mental Health: Military
Offers information and support on mental health issues for veterans, active military, and their families, including screening for PTSD, depression, and alcohol abuse.
Source: SMH
See Something Brochure InDesign File
This is the InDesign file for the red folder, which campuses can use to design their own campus-specific folders. Red folders provide quick resources and guidance around supporting students in distress. Supporting Resources See Something Instructions This file provides instructions … read more
Source: State Center Community College District
See Something, Say Something, Do Something Red Folder Flyer (Fresno-Reedley Colleges)
This is a “red folder” customized for Fresno-Reedley colleges. The red folder initiative is a way to provide faculty and staff with quick resources and guidance for supporting students in distress.
Source: State Center Community College District