University of Central Florida Counseling Center

Internet Resources

Here you will find a list of a variety of mental health issues and links for more information. Please be a wise consumer when getting information on- line.

General Mental Health Issues

The following are some links that offer information and resources (including pamphlets, brochures, documents and fact sheets) regarding many mental health topics.

APA

NIMH

Mental Health America

ment hlth net

The University of Chicago Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection

Abuse

Florida Department of Children and Families for abuse reporting: 1-800-96-ABUSE

Alcohol and Drug Use

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Alcoholics Anonymous group: Wake Up Call

Alanon/Alateen Information Line

Adult Children of Alcoholics

Narcotics Anonymous

Cast Recovery: provides a free referral service and consultations to college students. Their toll-free line is operated by licensed addiction counselors.

College Drinking Information

Habit Smart
Information and Alternative theories of addictive behavior and change

Facts On Tap
Information about Alcohol and Your College Experience

Anger

Tips for Controlling Anger from the American Psychological Association

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders Association of America

Freedom From Fear

Bipolar Disorders

Information from the National Institute of Mental Health

Information from the National Mental Health Association

Depression and Bipolar Alliance

Choosing a Major

Career Services and Experiential Learning

Depression

Information from the National Institute of Mental Health

Reflective Happiness

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Developmental Issues for College Students

College Student Developmental Tasks: The Process of Growing Up and Knowing Who You Are

Diversity

http://www.pbs.org – A website with a wealth of information and knowledge.

http://www.tolerance.org – This is a website that teaches how to fight hate.

http://www.understandingprejudice.org – Test your cultural knowledge and bias.

http://www.nd.edu/~ucc – Notre Dame counseling center. Click on self help and then click on multicultural awareness for educational information on cultural diversity.

http://www.thediversitycenter.com - Santa Cruz GLBT center

http://www.diversityweb.org – An interactive resource hub for higher education

http://www.ncbi.org – National Coalition Building Institute for eliminating prejudice.

http://www.diversityinc.org - Diversity news

http://www.hrc.org – Human Rights Campaign

http://www.vday.org – Help stop violence against women

http://www.thirdwavefoundation.org – Third wave Feminist organization

http://www.feminist.org- Feminist orgainzation

Eating Disorders

How to Get Help at UCF: Visit the Counseling Center for individual or group counseling, the Health Center for a physical evaluation and medication and/or to meet with a nutritionist.

Treatment Centers, Organizations, and Other Internet Resources

Academy for Eating Disorders

Binge Eating Information and Treatment Programs

National Eating Disorders Association

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD)

Something Fishy

Treatment Centers in Florida

The Renfrew Center
Coconut Creek, FL
1-800-736-3739

Fairwinds Treatment Center
1569 S. Fort Harrison
Clearwater, FL 33756
1-800-226-0301

Canopy Cove at Health Management Institute
Tallahassee, FL
1-800-236-7524

Turning Point
5439 Beaumont Center Blvd., Suite 1010
Tampa, Fl 33634
1-800-397-3006

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Issues

Allies at UCF

UCF Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Student Union (GLBSU)

The Center: Community Center for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered Questioning People and Our Friends in Central Florida

Human Rights Campaign

Gay Orlando

Queer Resources Directory

Planet Out

Bisexual Resource Center

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

Medications

Information from the National Institute of Mental Health

Considering Medication for Depression?
Memories of Childhood Abuse
Questions and Answers from the American Psychological Association:

Panic Disorder

Questions and Answers from the American Psychological Association:

The Panic Center

Rape and Abuse

Rape Abuse and Incest National Network

Relationships

Becoming Open to Others

Building Healthy Relationships

Schizophrenia

Information from the National Institute of Mental Health:

Sleep

Better Sleep Council

National Sleep Foundation

Mayo Clinic Tips

Smoking

Help to stop smoking from The Stop Smoking Center

Student Success

How to do really well in college: A guide for freshmen, SUNY Oswego

Suicide

Information about Suicide and Crisis Support from Befrienders International

Suicide Hotlines/Ulifeline

The Trevor Project

Additional On-Line Resources

active minds

AMCHA

NAMI

SAMSHA


 
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