Hamel Health and Counseling Center

Mental Health and Wellness Resources

Mental Health and Wellness Resources

Counseling Services

Counseling services from our staff at Hamel Health will be available to students for teletherapy services beginning, Monday, March 23. Please call Hamel at 978-837-5441 to schedule an appointment via Zoom.

Teletherapy

Many insurance companies are currently waiving out of pocket costs for telemedicine visits
Guide for Transitioning to Teletherapy

Therapist Directories

Psychology Today - nationwide
ZenCare - limited areas

Can search by zip code, filter by the insurance company, specialty area, etc.
Most providers have virtual options

Telehealth Services - Medical and Behavioral Health

MD Live
Amwell
Brightside - psychiatry and counseling

Teletherapy Directories

Online Mental Health Platform

Silver Cloud Health - free to Merrimack students through August
- Tailored programs on stress, anxiety, depression, resilience
- Action-oriented programs build self-awareness and self-ma

Crisis Resources

Crisis Text Line: text “HOME” to 741-741
Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

Trevor Project - LGBTQ
Veterans Crisis Line

text 838255

National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 356-HOPE (4673)
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

Mental Health Hotlines

211 (community resource specialists)
Disaster Distress Hotline

1-800-985-5990
text “TalkWithUs” to 66746

Parental Stress Hotline (Massachusetts): (800) 632-8188

Recovery Resources

Identify Treatment Options - SAMHSA’s National Helpline, (800) 662-HELP (4357)
Online Support - Smart Recovery

Online Support Groups

7 Cups - emotional support and wellness; therapy options
Turn2Me - various topics including anxiety, depression, stress
Daily Strength - - anxiety support
DBSAlliance - depression and bipolar support
ADAA Health Unlocked - anxiety and depression support; also has an app
Open to Hope - grief and loss
Online Intergroup - AA and recovery support
The Tribe - peer-to-peer support
Support Group directory
MHA Directory of Support Groups

Mindfulness Apps

Headspace

$10/year for students

Insight Timer
Mood Kit
Calm

How to Take Care of Yourself, Manage Anxiety

Exercise
Good nutrition
Yoga

Many studios are operating online offering downloads or virtual classes
https://www.downdogapp.com/ free to students and college staff through July 1 (anyone with an .edu address)

Practice mindfulness
Reading
Creating

Art
Baking
Cooking
Music

Go outside - walk, run, hike, bike
Explore nature - woods, beaches, mountains
Prayer
Identify your supports
Stay connected

Zoom is great for group meetings

Take a “trip”! List of virtual tours and live webcams

Articles and Websites

Science-based Strategies to Cope with Coronavirus
5 Ways to Manage Anxiety Around the Coronavirus
CDC Recommendations for Coping with Anxiety related to Coronavirus
11 Things You Can Do To Manage Your Coronavirus Anxiety
Harvard Health: Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety
A Brain Hack to Break the Coronavirus Anxiety Cycle
Brain Hacks with Dr. Jud - Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update YouTube channel
Jed Foundation
ULifeline

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