Find mental health supports that work for you
Below are some possible next steps on seeking help at the level of your need based on in regards to your CCAPS-screening or your own self-awareness.
If you would like to schedule a 30-minute consultation with a counselor in Student Counseling Services, please bring your screening results, so we can have an informed consultation.
To schedule a consultation or a counseling appointment email studentcounselingservices@augustana.edu or cherimizaur@augustana.edu or call 309-794-7357.
Resources for under-represented communities: All SCS counselors are culturally sensitive and trained in cultural competence; however, some students desire services tailored specifically for underrepresented communities. For these services, please visit resources for underrepresented communities.
Thoughts of ending life: Tell someone immediately and reach out to a CA, a staff member, or the counseling office. There are also several self-help resources for dealing with suicide ideation, an attempt, or a peer who is suicidal on the postvention webpage.
Emergency lines
? Campus Police/ Public Safety: 309-794-7711
? Emergency Services: 911
? Crisis Line: 309-779-2999
? Crisis Text Line: Text NAMI to 741-741
? Suicide Hotline: 800-999-9999
On-campus resources
? Counseling Services: 309-794-7357 or studentcounselingservices@augustana.edu
? Director of Student Well-Being and Resiliency: 309-794-2684 or farrahroberts@augustana.edu
? Campus Ministries: conniehuntley@augustana.edu
? Learning Commons: learningcommons@augustana.edu
? Health Services: Student Health Care
? Dean of Students Office: 309-794-7533 or deanofstudentsoffice@augustana.edu
? Residential Life: 309-794-2686 or residentiallife@augustana.edu
? Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity: OSID
? Office of International Student Life and Scholar Services: OISLSS
? CORE: Handshake
Depression
Moderate
? Attend a well-being workshop: Cultivating Happiness, Resilience 101, Getting Unstuck, Grief and Loss, Practicing Gratitude, Assertiveness Training
? Attend a peer support group on campus (NAMI).
? Use TAO modules for depression treatment: "Leaving the blues behind," "Improving your mood," and "Let go and be well."
? Explore self-help materials on depression, self-compassion, or grief and loss.
? Engage online programs Moodgym or E-couch.
? Track your mood, thoughts, and experiences throughout the week in a private journal.
? Explore different groups and activities on campus to foster social connections.
? Develop a plan to increase health and wellness through exercise and nutrition.
? Attend community support groups on depression or related stressor.
? Raise awareness of mental health on campus (Active Minds and Gray Matters).
? Schedule a therapeutic consultation with counseling services.
? Meet with a campus counselor to perform therapist-directed TAO modules with 15-minute weekly check-in.
? Email campus ministries to explore faith, service, or renewed purpose.
? Attend a six-week group therapy session on campus.
? Use TimelyCare to receive free immediate mental health support through TalkNow.
? Use TimelyCare to schedule a free telecounseling session with a licensed non-365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 clinician.
Elevated
? Schedule an appointment with counseling services on campus.
? Arrange for a psychological evaluation to rule out mental health disorders.
? Explore referral options for a depression specialist through Welltrack Connect.
? Attend long-term group therapy sessions on campus.
Generalized anxiety
Moderate
? Attend a well-being workshop: Anxiety Tool Kit, Mindfulness
? Attend a peer support group on campus (NAMI).
? Use TAO modules for anxiety treatment: "Calming your worry" and "Let go and be well."
? Raise awareness of mental health on campus (Active Minds and Gray Matters).
? Track your anxiety by journaling the thoughts and experiences that trigger anxiety.
? Explore self-help on anxiety disorders and stress-management and relaxation.
? Develop a plan to increase health and wellness through exercise or nutrition.
? Explore mindfulness and meditation section of apps and techniques.
? Engage online programs Moodgym or E-couch.
? Attend community support groups on anxiety.
? Schedule a therapeutic consultation with counseling services.
? Email campus ministries to explore faith, service, or renewed purpose.
? Meet with a campus counselor to perform therapist-directed TAO modules with 15-minute weekly check-in.
? Attend a six-week group therapy session on campus.
? Use TimelyCare to receive free immediate mental health support through TalkNow.
? Use TimelyCare to schedule a free telecounseling session with a licensed non-365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 clinician.
Elevated
? Schedule an appointment with counseling services on campus.
? Attend a long-term group therapy session on campus.
? Arrange for a psychological evaluation to rule out mental health disorders.
? Explore referral options for an anxiety specialist through Welltrack Connect.
Social anxiety
Moderate
? Attend a well-being workshop: Assertiveness Training, B.R.I.D.G.E. (Building Relationship Intimacy and Dialogue Effectiveness), Active Listening Skills, Healthy Relationships, Anxiety Tool Kit, Mindfulness
? Attend a peer support group on campus (NAMI).
? Use TAO modules for social anxiety: "Interpersonal relationship and communication," "Calming your worry," and "Let go and be well."
? Raise awareness of mental health on campus (Active Minds and Gray Matters).
? Explore different relaxation and self-reflection habits in apps and techniques.
? Engage online programs Moodgym or E-couch.
? Explore different groups and activities on campus to foster social connections.
? Attend community support groups on anxiety.
? Attend a six-week group therapy session on campus.
? Schedule a therapeutic consultation with counseling services.
? Meet with a campus counselor to perform therapist-directed TAO modules with 15-minute weekly check-in.
? Email campus ministries to get involved in spiritual community.
? Use TimelyCare to receive free immediate mental health support through TalkNow.
? Use TimelyCare to schedule a free telecounseling session with a licensed non-365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 clinician.
Elevated
? Schedule an appointment with counseling services on campus.
? Attend long-term group therapy sessions on campus.
? Explore referral options for a social anxiety specialist through Welltrack Connect.
Academic distress
Moderate
? Determine if due to major, career goals, time management, or underachievement through CORE or Advising services.
? Access study skills workshops, subject tutoring, or the Reading/Writing Center through Learning Commons: Reducing Test-Anxiety with Effective Preparation, The Liberal Arts Approach to, Note-Taking, Procrastination: Because Due Tomorrow doesn’t Mean do Tomorrow, Civil Discourse Panel and Practice, Knocking Group Projects out of the Park
? Access one-on-one tutoring or study skills coaching through Learning Commons.
? Use TAO modules for well-being and anxiety: "Let go and be well" and "Calming your worry"
? Schedule an appointment with your advisor.
? Meet your professors during their office hours.
? Schedule an appointment for vocational or career exploration (CORE) through Handshake.
? Seek out personality or value inventories to determine if major/career is a good fit.
? Look through course catalog to find courses of interest and discuss with advisor.
? Explore clubs and organizations that match academic interests.
? Register for courses that teach study skills and academic planning.
? Develop a realistic study schedule each week that matches course load.
? Explore different stress management skills in apps and techniques.
? Meet with a campus counselor to perform therapist-directed TAO modules with 15-minute weekly check-in.
? Use TimelyCare to receive free immediate mental health support through TalkNow.
? Use TimelyCare to schedule a free telecounseling session with a licensed non-365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 clinician.
Elevated
? Schedule an appointment with counseling services on campus.
? Maintain consistent communication with your advisor and professors.
Eating concerns
Moderate
? Attend a free Eating Disorders Support Group-Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. at the Trinity Enrichment Center 4622 Progress Drive, Suite A, Davenport, IA (563) 742-5800. Open to people with eating disorders, family, and friends.
? Reflect on eating patterns and keep a journal of thoughts and feelings related to food.
? Attend a peer support group on campus (NAMI).
? Raise awareness of mental health on campus (Active Minds and Gray Matters).
? Attend other community support groups for eating disorders.
? Consult with therapist on campus about lifestyle changes.
? Develop a plan to increase health and wellness through exercise or nutrition.
? Attend six-week group therapy session through counseling services.
? Email campus ministries to explore faith, service, or renewed purpose.
? Meet with Director of Student Well-Being and Resiliency about nutrition resources.
? Meet with a campus counselor to perform therapist-directed TAO modules with 15-minute weekly check-in.
? Use TimelyCare to receive free immediate mental health support through TalkNow.
? Use TimelyCare to schedule a free telecounseling session with a licensed non-365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 clinician.
Elevated
? Go to a medical doctor for a physical examination to determine potential health issues.
? Meet with a nutritionist to discuss nutritional and healthy, realistic eating habits.
? Establish healthy weight goals based off of BMI from medical standards.
? Schedule an appointment with counseling services on campus.
? Make an appointment with a local eating disorder specialist through Amy’s Gift.
? Access referral webpage to explore family therapy.
? Call national crisis line 800-233-4357.
Frustration
Moderate
? Attend a well-being workshop: Recognition…Insight…Openness, Assertiveness Training, B.R.I.D.G.E. (Building Relationship Intimacy and Dialogue Effectiveness), Active Listening Skills, ? Healthy Relationships
? Attend a peer support group on campus (NAMI).
? Use TAO modules for communication: "Interpersonal relationship and communication"
? Email campus ministries to explore spiritual life.
? Explore self-help books on anger.
? Attend support groups on men’s issues, women’s issues, or on particular stressor.
? Attend six-week group therapy session on campus.
? Develop a plan to increase health and wellness through exercise or nutrition.
? Schedule an appointment for vocational exploration through Handshake.
? Meet with a campus counselor to perform therapist-directed TAO modules with 15-minute weekly check-in.
? Use TimelyCare to receive free immediate mental health support through TalkNow.
? Use TimelyCare to schedule a free telecounseling session with a licensed non-365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 clinician.
Elevated
? Schedule an appointment with counseling services on campus.
? Arrange for a psychological evaluation to rule out mental health disorders.
? Request anger management group through counseling services.
? Attend long-term group therapy sessions on campus.
Family distress
Moderate
? Attend a well-being workshop: Mindfulness, Seeking Serenity, Grief and Loss, Assertiveness Training, B.R.I.D.G.E. (Building Relationship Intimacy and Dialogue Effectiveness), Active Listening Skills, Healthy Relationships
? Use TAO modules for communication: "Interpersonal relationship and communication"
? Explore clubs and organizations and other leisure activities to have play in life.
? Attend six-week group therapy session through counseling services.
? Explore self-help based on family dynamic stressors.
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? Reach out to the financial aid office to explore different college funding opportunities.
? Discuss different cost-cutting options with support network to reduce wasteful spending.
? Discuss financial concerns with family members to enlist them in problem-solving.
? Meet with a campus counselor to perform therapist-directed TAO modules with 15-minute weekly check-in.
? Use TimelyCare to receive free immediate mental health support through TalkNow.
? Use TimelyCare to schedule a free telecounseling session with a licensed non-365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 clinician.
Elevated
? Schedule an appointment with counseling services on campus.
? Attend a local support group based on family dynamic stressor.
? Attend long-term group therapy sessions to work through family dynamic.
Alcohol use
Moderate
? Go to a medical doctor for a physical examination to determine potential health damage.
? Make a list of different hobbies and leisure activities you could develop as alternatives.
? Use TAO modules for substance use: "Evaluating my alcohol and drug use" and "Recovery skills and topics."
? Become more involved on campus through clubs and organizations to fill free time.
? Identify support system (family or peers) and honestly relay drinking habits.
? Attend a local AA meeting regularly.
? Explore self-help on addiction and substance abuse.
? Identify residence hall peer resources for clean and healthy lifestyles on campus.
? Reach out to residential life staff (CAs) to discuss ways to manage environment.
? Develop healthier stress management strategies through apps and techniques.
? Attend a peer support group on campus (NAMI).
? Raise awareness of mental health on campus (Active Minds and Gray Matters).
? Email campus ministries to explore spiritual life.
? Schedule an appointment for vocational exploration through Handshake.
? Develop a plan to increase health and wellness through exercise or nutrition.
? Attend a local support group for other areas of distress that may increase drinking.
? Consult with counseling services to determine if an outside specialist is warranted.
? Meet with the Director of Student Well-Being and Resiliency.
? Meet with a campus counselor to perform therapist-directed TAO modules with 15-minute weekly check-in.
? Use TimelyCare to receive free immediate mental health support through TalkNow.
? Use TimelyCare to schedule a free telecounseling session with a licensed non-365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 365体育滚球-滚球体育app-投注*直播 clinician.
Elevated
? Schedule an appointment with counseling services on campus.
? Discuss living arrangements with Residential Life staff.
? Arrange for a psychological evaluation to rule out mental health disorders.
? Access referral webpage to link up with a substance abuse specialist.