Here in PBS, we understand the importance of mental health and wellbeing in your journey as an undergraduate student. On this page you will find..
- Tips for Practicing Self-Care
- CCPH Services and Workshops
- Teletherapy
- Campus & Recreation Center Resources
- Remote Options to Support Your Mental Health Needs
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UMass Amherst Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CCPH)
CCPH is offering remote services, including groups and workshops - https://www.umass.edu/counseling/groups-and-workshops
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Teletherapy
Teletherapy is now more common than ever (contact your insurance company for additional information and local resources).
Psychology Today has a searchable directory of therapists offering teletherapy - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling
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UMass Resources and Recreation Center Classes
- Center for Women and Community https://www.umass.edu/cwc/
- UMass Eight Dimensions of Wellbeing https://www.umass.edu/studentlife/bewellumass
- Classes including Meditation, Boot Camp and Yoga https://www.imleagues.com/spa/fitness/7ad628a1bd2e4944b7adaa7d1c1741a3/home
- Daily Workout Challenges https://www.umass.edu/campusrec/workout-day
- Weekly Recipe https://www.umass.edu/campusrec/Recipe-of-the-Week
- Fitness Apps and Resources https://www.umass.edu/campusrec/fitness-resources
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Additional Remote Options to Support Your Mental Health Needs
Online and Phone Support Mental Health Resources:
- Headspace is offering free meditations and other support resources
https://www.headspace.com/covid-19 - 7Cups offers free online emotional support
https://www.7cups.com/ - NAMI has compiled a list of online and phone support options including peer and family support options
https://namimass.org/online-and-phone-support-options/
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Resources for BIPOC Students
- BIPOC clinicians in Western MA, download list here.
- Search directory for therapists of color https://www.innopsych.com/findatherapist
- Resources compiled by CCPH https://www.umass.edu/counseling/resources_POC
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Crisis Resources
List of crisis and support phone numbers:
- SAMHSA Behavioral Health Disaster Distress Hotline
800-985-5990
Open 24/7
- Hampshire County Crisis Services
413-586-5555
Open 24/7
- Greenfield / Franklin Crisis Services
413-774-5411
Open 24/7
- Athol / North Quabbin
978-249-3141
Open Weekdays 8am-8pm
- Empower Center Includes Spanish speakers
877-435-7800
Open 24/7
- Compassionate Ear
866-927-6327
Open 7 days 4:00-10:00pm
- Call to Talk
508-532-2255
- Crisis Text
Dial: 741-741
Text: C2T
- Parental Stress Line Parents to Parents
800-632-8188
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health
(617) 624-6000
Open: 24/7
- LGBT Support
888-843-4564
Open M-F 4:00pm-Midnight, Sat 12-:00pm
- National Suicide
800-273-8255
Open 24/7