SELF-HELP RESOURCES & LINKS
Counseling Center Resource Room
The Counseling Center & Disability Services Office is an excellent resource for educational materials to assist students in learning about themselves and to help students grow interpersonally and professionally. The Center offers a free Resource Room of materials covering a broad range of well-being, mental health, substance use/abuse, disability, and special needs issues. The Resource Room is located in Room 223 of the Campus Center.

Self-Help Resources
There are many resources on the Internet and Web that are geared specifically to the needs of students. You may wish to check out some of the following sites. Holy Family University is not responsible for the content on these sites and does not claim to agree or disagree with any content or the accuracy of the content found on these sites.

Healthy Minds and Healthy Lives
Let's Talk Facts. This link sponsored by the American Psychiatric Association provides direct access to behavioral health education information and self-assessment tools on issues relevant to college students, including alcohol and other drug abuse, anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, and suicide.

Revolution Health - The College Health Center
This site, created by Steve Case, co-founder of AOL, is specifically designed for college students and their families. The College Health Center at Revolution Health offers valuable support to assist college students with the pressures of being away from home, adjusting to the demands of college life, and other stressors. Information on mental and sexual health, relationships, healthy lifestyle choices, and personal safety is readily available and frequently updated.

Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection
The University of Chicago counseling center has compiled a referral base of virtual pamphlets and screening assessments from colleges and universities dedicated to behavioral health and wellness needs of college students. The topics covered include: Alcohol and Substance Use; Anger; Anxiety; Assertiveness; Attention-Deficit Disorder; Counseling; Cults; Cultural Issues; Depression; Disabilities; Dissociation; Eating Disorders; Family and Childhood Issues; General; Grief; Impulse Control; Medication; Relationships; Sexual Assault; Sexual Harassment; Sexual Orientation; Sleep; Stress; Study Skills; Test-Taking; Time Management; Traumatic Events; Wellness; Writing; and For Concerned Others.

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society
This site identifies numerous self-help groups, agencies, and other behavioral health resources in the Philadelphia area, including locations and contact information. Current information, articles, and events in behavioral health services can also be found on this site. 

MHASP - Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA
This is a non-profit citizen’s organization that develops, supports, and promotes innovative education and advocacy programs serving adults, children, and family members. This association was founded in 1951 to help improve the lives of people suffering from mental illness.

PsychCentral
This is the Internet’s largest and oldest mental health social network created and run by mental health professionals. Use this resource for reliable behavioral health information and support communities.

Specific Issues - Local Resources

Sexual Assault
Philadelphia Police Department Special Victims Unit: Law enforcement page includes resources and phone numbers for survivors of abuse and assault.

Women Against Abuse: Comprehensive services for domestic violence (also children). 24-HOUR HOTLINE: 215-386-7777.

Women Organized Against Rape: An organization in Philadelphia "helping survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse through counseling and advocacy."
24-HOUR HOTLINE: 215-985-3333

Eating Concerns
AA/BA of Philadelphia (American Anorexia/Bulimia Association): Offers support groups for individuals with anorexia and bulimia; separate support groups for families and friends; informational meetings with guest speakers; and psychological/medical referrals.  Phone: 215-221-1864

Friends Hospital Eating Disorders Program: Offers treatment of eating disorders; residential, day, and intensive outpatient programs, and support groups for individuals and their families and friends.  Phone: 1-800-889-0548

Renfrew Center in Philadelphia
Specializes in treatment of eating disorders; offers residential, day, and intensive outpatient programs, and support groups for individuals and their families and friends.  Phone: 877-367-3383 or 1-800-RENFREW

Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania: Professional services to the public for weight control.  Phone: 215-898-7314

Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction Resources
Recovery Online: Alcohol and other drug treatment directories online.

Alcoholics Anonymous: The 12 Step/12 Tradition fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.                                                                                                                                                
Southeastern Pennsylvania Inter-group Association of Alcoholics Anonymous:  Primary purpose is to carry the message of recovery to the alcoholic who still suffers.  Search here for books, pamphlets, and inspirational support for the recovering person.

Alanon: A 12 Step/12 Tradition program for teens and adults affected by the alcohol use of their loved ones.

ACOA: Adult Children of Alcoholics: A 12 Step/12 Tradition program of people who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes.

Narcotics Anonymous: A 12 Step/12 Tradition fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others to recover from drug addiction.

Nar-Anon Family Groups: A 12 Step/12 Tradition fellowship of relatives and friends who are concerned about the addiction or drug problem of another.

Gamblers Anonymous: A 12 Step/12 Tradition fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.

Gam-Anon: A 12 Step/12 Tradition fellowship of relatives and friends who are concerned about the gambling problem of another.

Co-Dependents Anonymous: A fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships.

Philadelphia Area CoDA Inter-group: A website for the Philadelphia Area Inter-group of Co-dependents Anonymous serving Pennsylvania & Southern New Jersey.



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