College Health:
Resources

 

Intro	Eating Disorders
Knowing About My Health	Alcohol and Drugs
Health Services	Sexual Health
How to Stay Healthy	Abusive Relationships
Common Health Problems	Survival Tips
Mental Health	Resources
Homesickness

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

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

Find Treatment

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous

 

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.

 

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Written by the CYWH and YMH Staff at Children's Hospital Boston

 

Updated: 2/5/2008