Online Wellness Resources
Penn State Beaver students have the opportunity to engage with a variety of wellness programs on campus throughout the year. Below are some online resources that provide support as well as work toward the promotion of healthy living.
Campus Drug Prevention: Through the DEA, provides resources to prevent drug abuse among college students.
CAPS Virtual Library: This library includes informative videos about various mental health topics. Some videos serve to inform, validate and support, while others offer the opportunity for a basic introduction to strategies for coping with specific concerns.
Topics include:
- Coping with COVID-19
- Self-Care Basics
- Racial Trauma
- Managing Strong Emotions
- Attention, Focus and Motivation
- Self-compassion and Growth
- Steady Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills
- Managing Substance Use
- Connecting & Belonging
Go Ask Alice! is a health Q&A website produced by Columbia U Health Services.
GriefShare: In-person and online grief support groups
Headspace®: Try Headspace to learn the essentials of meditation and mindfulness with the free Basics pack.
The Jed Foundation: Mental health promotion and suicide prevention with a focus on college students.
MentalHEalth.com :Information about addiction centers
Mindful Making Self-Care Tool Kit: Healthy Penn State links to apps, podcasts, guided meditations, and more.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Advocacy group, representing people affected by mental illness in the United States
Pennsylvania 211: Connect with resources in your community. From help with a utilities bill, housing /shelter assistance, food, after-school programs for kids and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free.
Psychological News You Can Use: Practical advice from the PA Psychological Association.
The Trevor Project: 24/7 crisis support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ young adults.
Yoga And Meditation recorded sessions: A Healthy Penn State yoga instructor will take you through 30-minute sessions.
WellTrack Boost: An online personalized wellness coach, FREE for Penn State students!
1in 6: A 24/7 online helpline where men who have been sexually assaulted as children or adults and the people who care about them can chat one-on-one with a trained advocate. There are also free and confidential weekly online support groups for men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault.