If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. There are many different types of mental illness, and it isn’t easy to simplify the range of challenges people face. ASWSUG wants all our students to recognize the signs of mental distress and know that resources are available to them.
Global Campus Cougs are spread across the world and come from a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences. Many face unique challenges in their lives that put stress on their mental health as they work towards their academic goals. To help address these complex issues, WSU provides access to resources, including FREE 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare to help you along the road to resiliency and mental wellbeing.
Please note that that ASWSUG is a student-led organization. Resources on this page are provided for informational purposes only. The list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by ASWSU Global.
MentalHealth.gov Provides one-stop access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems information.
HelpGuide HelpGuide is a nonprofit mental health and wellness website. Their mission is to provide empowering, evidence-based information that you can use to help yourself and your loved ones.
Affordable Health Insurance Provides accurate, easy-to-understand information to help everyone make informed choices about their healthcare coverage. The website discusses how to enroll in health insurance, the cost of plans, options for seniors and people with disabilities, and more.
if me if me is a community for mental health experiences that encourages people to share their personal stories with trusted allies.
Emotional Resilience Toolbox This toolbox is a place where we will store educational videos created to help you strengthen your emotional resilience and psychological flexibility. We hope having access to the toolbox allows you to share this learning with others in your life.
UniversityHQ Mental health information and resources that target students in college and high school.
Live Another Day Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources. This website provides information about local drug rehabs by state.
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency: 1-800-622-2255
LGBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678. Standard text messaging rates apply. Available 24/7/365. (Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning—LGBTQ—young people under 25.)
