Throughout Tau Epsilon Phi's health and safety efforts we encourage all members and volunteers to do the right thing. When addressing perceived mental health concerns use care as your guiding principle in framing conversations.
There are many reasons people experience anxiety, hopelessness, or other distress. Whatever the reason, getting help sooner rather than later can help prevent more serious problems down the road. Remember that you are not a mental health professional, so we recommend seeking guidance and support, whether it is you or someone else who is experiencing distress. Starting with your Campus Counseling Services is always a good idea. Most campuses offer students counseling services for little or no cost. You can search for "counseling center" on your campus website or call the health center and ask how to get in touch with counseling services. Counseling services often include consultation support as well for members who are seeking guidance on how to help someone else.
24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Visit Resource →Available from anywhere in the United States, anytime. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds from a secure online platform.
Visit Resource →The premier organization impacting young adults and mental health, with chapters on more than 600 campuses reaching over 1.9 million students each year.
Visit Resource →Dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. Filled with resources, programs, and scholarships.
Visit Resource →The Jed Foundation provides a comprehensive, confidential, online resource center where college students can feel comfortable searching for information regarding mental and emotional health. It includes:
- Self-Evaluator — a self-administered screening for thirteen common mental health conditions.
- Help a Friend — including how to tell if a friend is struggling, how to talk to a friend who is struggling, and other topics.
- Wellness topics including sleep, exercise, nutrition, stress management & relaxation, and connectedness & healthy relationships.
The Jed Foundation resource center includes guidance on:
- I'm worried about someone (10 situations)
- I'm worried about myself (7 situations)
- Emotional well-being topics
- 13 mental health topics to learn about
Know the Signs is a suicide prevention campaign built on three key messages: Know the signs. Find the words. Reach out. This campaign educates people how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis, and where to find professional help and resources.
- Alcoholics Anonymous →
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention →
- MentalHealth.gov →
- Narcotics Anonymous →
- Drug Addiction Resources →
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center →
- Young Men's Health →
- Student Sleep Advice →
- How to Support a Sexual Assault Survivor →
- Top Issues Facing College Students Today →
- Grad Students Struggling with Alcohol Abuse →