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Mental health refers to our emotional, behavioral, and cognitive well-being. The condition of our mental health can positively or negatively affect our physical health, relationships, and daily lives. Maintaining health in this area allows you to reach your full potential. 

How to Reach Out for Help

How to Start (and Continue!) a Conversation ABout Mental Health

Clarkson Students On Campus

Student Health & Counseling Services 
An integrated health and counseling center at Clarkson, whose mission is to empower students to become active participants in their physical health and mental wellbeing, while supporting their pursuit of academic and personal goals.

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Reachout 
Free, confidential, non-judgmental crisis and information hotline serving residence of St. Lawrence County.

Crisis Text Line 
Every texter is connected with a crisis counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem solving.
 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
Provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources.
 
SAMHSA 
Many resources on this site for finding individual treatment or programs.
 
Trans Lifeline 
A trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
 
The Trevor Project 
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth.
 
Veterans Crisis Line 
Confidential support for veterans, service members, and their family members or friends. Connect with caring, qualified, VA responders through chat, texting, or the phone. Available 24/7 . Free, anonymous.
 
St. Lawrence Health System 
 
NY State Office of Mental Health 
 
American Foundation for Suicide prevention 
 
Psychology Today