Mental Health Toolkit: Students
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Suicide and Mental Health Trainings
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KognitoKognito is an online, interactive training that builds awareness, knowledge, and skills about mental health and suicide prevention. It prepares users to lead real-life conversations with fellow students and colleagues who are in distress and how to connect them with the support they need.
Enroll as a student:
Mental Health Resources
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA AND STATE OF IOWA
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How to Get Started at the UIStart here. Find help, crisis lines, and more mental health resources specific to the University of Iowa.
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211 Iowa- Get Connected211 is a free, comprehensive information and referral system linking Iowa residents to health and human service programs, community services, disaster services and governmental programs. 211 is a one-stop source of information for people looking for services.
PHONE: 211 | TEXT: *your zip code* to 898211 | 211 APP (iOS/Android) -
State of Iowa's Crisis Services for Mental Health and Disability ServicesMental health and disability services resources from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
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UI Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP)The University of Iowa Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) provides an environment that supports the therapeutic and educational needs of Iowa students who are considering recovery, in recovery, or wanting to support those in any stage of recovery from addiction.
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UI Suicide Prevention CoalitionThe University of Iowa's Suicide Prevention Coalition (SPC) connects students, faculty, and staff to create a holistic, sustainable, research-driven, and culturally informed approach to suicide prevention. It aims to foster an authentic sense of belonging, reduce the stigma of mental health and suicide, and facilitate collective hope to reduce suicide on campus.
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Well-Being at IowaUI website with many resources related to wellness and mental health.
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Your Life IowaBehavioral health resources from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
Call (855) 581-8111
Text (855) 895-8398
EVERYBODY
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Addiction/Substance Use GuideConsumer health resources for addiction and substance use.
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American Foundation for the Prevention of SuicideYou're not alone. Whether you have struggled with suicide yourself or have lost a loved one, know you are not alone. Hear about personal experiences from people in your local community whose lives have been impacted by suicide.
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How to Start (and Continue!) a Conversation About Mental HealthYou don’t need special training to have an open, authentic conversation about mental health – and often, just talking about it can be the first important step in understanding where someone is with their mental health, and helping them get support or treatment if needed. Here are some quick pointers you can use for having a #RealConvo with the people in your life.
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Mental Health Issues GuideConsumer health (laypeople) resources for mental health conditions.
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R U OK?A conversation can change a life. R U OK? inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with those in their world who may be struggling with life.
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Speaking of SuicideFor suicidal individuals and their loved ones, survivors, mental health professionals, and others who care. Resources to help.
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Suicide SurvivorsDirectory of suicide support groups.
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The Jed FoundationThe Jed Foundation’s mental health resource center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.
