Going to College and Staying Healthy: Resources

Going to College and Staying Healthy:
Resources: Hotlines, Websites, Books

Here are some ways that you can get in touch with someone to talk to, and find out more information on some of your concerns:

Phone Numbers and Hotlines

Samariteens Suicide Hotline 1-800-252-TEEN
Domestic and Teen Abuse: 1-800-992-2600
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network): 1-800-656-HOPE
National STD Hotline: 1-800-227-8922
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: 1-800-CDC-1311
Emergency Contraception: 1-888-NOT-2-LATE

Websites

General Health

American College Health Association

Go Ask Alice!

Health Finder

Mental Health

Internet Mental Health

Sexual Health

Planned Parenthood

Emergency Contraception

Drugs and Alcohol

Straight Facts About Drugs and Alcohol

Smoking

Do You Smoke? Do You Want to Quit?

SmokeFree.gov

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association

Repetitive Strain Injury

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

NINDS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Information

Sexual Assault/Rape

Surviving Sexual Assault and Rape

Books

Otis, Carol L., and Robert Goldingay. Campus Health Guide: The College Student's Handbook for Healthy Living. 1989.

Check out these other College Health Guides:

Knowing About My Health Before I Go to College

Health Services and Health Care Providers

Staying Healthy at College

Some Common Health Problems at College

Violence/Abuse in Relationships

Written by the CYWH and YMH Staff

Updated 2/5/2008

Related Information:

Related Links

Looking for other health info? Check our A-to-Z Index.

About Us Contact Us Disclaimer

Health Guides By Topic Health Guides A-to-Z