Resources

Self-help brochures on a number of important topics for students are available at the Wellness Center. Visit the Wellness Center in C423 to browse our available publications and handouts.

The following online self-help and mental health resources for college students are not managed by Greenfield Community College. GCC does not review, control or take responsibility for the content of these websites. These resources, however, include links to websites intended for the convenience of users.

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

A 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. Dial 988 from any phone or chat online at https://988lifeline.org/chat/.

BestColleges.com Eating Disorders Resource Page

Understanding Eating Disorders from BestColleges.com.

CHD

The Center for Human Development provides outpatient behavioral health services in Franklin County and beyond. 1-844-CHD-HELP

Clinical & Support Options

A comprehensive behavioral health organization serving clients throughout Western Massachusetts and the North Quabbin region. CSO’s mission is to provide responsive and effective interventions and services to support individual adults, children and families in their quest for stability, growth and a positive quality of life. 413-774-1000

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

DBSA provides information on depression and bipolar disorder as well as support groups and clinician listings.

Half of Us

Nearly half of us have felt so depressed that it was difficult to function. Through Half of Us learn about warning signs, find help on your campus, and connect with others

HelpGuide.org

Non-profit guide to mental health and well-being. Recommended resources include:

It Gets Better

The mission of the It Gets Better Project is to communicate to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world that it gets better, and to create and inspire the changes needed to make it better for them.

Jed Foundation

The Jed Foundation is the nation’s leading organization working to reduce emotional distress and prevent suicide among college students.

Love is Louder

Love is Louder is a project of the JED Foundation, MTV and Brittany Snow to support anyone feeling mistreated, misunderstood or alone.

Massachusetts Opioid Taskforce

Based locally in Franklin County, the Opioid Taskforce provides information and resources for coping with opiate addiction.

Mayo Clinic on Self-injury/Cutting

Self-injury/cutting resources from the Mayo Clinic.

 

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. Recommended resources include:

National Institute of Mental Health

NIMH provides general information about various anxiety disorders and depression, including research, publications, and treatments.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

NIAAA supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and recovery from alcohol abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse

NIDA's mission is to lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive overeating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA

PFLAG

PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education and advocacy.

RAINN

The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, available at 800-656-HOPE or online.

Recover Project

The Recover Project, located at 68 Federal Street in Greenfield, Massachusetts, is one of ten recovery support centers funded by the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services in Massachusetts.

ServiceNet

The mission of ServiceNet is to enhance the quality of life of adults, children and families in the Pioneer Valley through the provision of effective and responsive clinical, residential, rehabilitative, recovery and support services. 413-772-2935

Stonewall Center

The Stonewall Center at UMass Amherst provides support, advocacy, and programing for the LGBTQ and allied community in the larger Pioneer Valley.

Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.

UMass Center for Women and Community

The UMass Center for Women and Community offers specialized training, support groups, workshops, events, Wellness, online services and more.

Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans and their families and friends with qualified caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat or text. 1-800-273-8255 - press 1

Voices Against Violence

A project of the University of Texas Wellness and Mental Health Center that provides tools to identify and interrupt interpersonal violence, support survivors, and build a culture that values and promotes healthy relationships and consent. A great resource for building and maintaining healthy relationships.