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College Planning Guide for Students With Mental Health Conditions

Enrolling in college as a student with a mental health condition doesn’t need to be overwhelming or intimidating. Students who know their rights and learn how to ask for assistance can go on to complete their degree and have a positive educational experience in the process.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Enrolling in college as a student with a mental health condition doesn’t need to be overwhelming or intimidating. Students who know their rights and learn how to ask for assistance can go on to complete their degree and have a positive educational experience in the process.

Call: 800-273-8255 Options For Deaf + Hard of Hearing: 800-799-4889 Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders Services and Information

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services. This agency was created to make substance use and mental disorder information, services and research more accessible. Their website offers links to Find Treatment, Public Messages and Programs. 

SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357). TTY 800-487-4889

Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) TTY: 800-487-4889 Visit: www.samhsa.gov
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

is a leading national organization focusing on mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder. DBSA offers peer-based, wellness-oriented support and empowering services and resources available when people need them, where they need them, and how they need to receive them—online 24/7. 

Visit: dbsalliance.org Call: 800-826-3632
Families Against Narcotics (FAN)

is a non-profit that provides support and information regarding addiction disorders.

Visit: familiesagainstnarcotics.org Call: 810-397-7175

Medication and Pharmacy Assistance

FDA Medwatch

Report adverse drug reactions at 800-332-1088.

Call: 800-332-1088
LegitScript.com

Check website and healthcare product legitimacy through this watchdog website.

Visit: legitscript.com
NeedyMeds.org

NeedyMeds will help you find help for the cost of medicine.

Call: 800-503-6897 Visit: www.needymeds.org
Drugs.com

Drugs.com provides accurate and up-to-date drug information, pill finder, interaction checker & more.

Visit: Drugs.com

Assistance with Medical Costs

The Assistance Fund

is an independent charitable patient assistance foundation that helps patients and families facing high medical out-of-pocket costs by providing financial assistance for their co-payments, coinsurance, deductibles and other health-related expenses. 

Visit: tafcares.org Call: 855-845-3663