USE YOUR RESOURCES

• Counseling Center Locate your college or university’s counseling center. Professionals there offer individual and group assistance and lots of information. Remember that their support is confidential and that you will not be judged.
• Health Center or Infirmary Pay a visit to your campus health center or infirmary. On most campuses, the professionals who staff the health center are especially interested in educational outreach and practicing prevention. You should be able to receive treatment as well.
• Campus Support Groups Many campuses provide professionally-led support groups for students dealing with problems related to excessive alcohol and drug use, abusive sexual relationships, and other issues. Your campus counseling center can help you identify support groups at your college or in your community. If you are a member of a minority group on campus in terms of your age, sexual orientation, race or ethnic group, or veteran or active-duty status, seek out services that are designed specifically for you.
• Online Resources

  The Go Ask Alice Web site, sponsored by Columbia University, has answers to many health questions: goaskalice.columbia.edu

  The Web site of the American Dietetic Association provides advice and information on healthy eating and nutrition: eatright.org

  Learn more about the health effects of tobacco at the American Cancer Society’s Web site: cancer.org

  The Web site of the Center for Young Women’s Health has helpful advice on sexual health and other issues: youngwomenshealth.org/collegehealth10.html

  The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information provides up-to-date information about the effects of alcohol and drug use: www.samhsa.gov

  The Web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is an excellent resource for information on all the topics covered in this chapter: cdc.gov

  If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or visit their Web site: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.

  National Eating Disorders Association: nationaleatingdisorders.org

  U.S. Government’s Nutrition Information: nutrition.gov