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As you interact, be present to what is being said by employing the V-A-R method of active listening (from Active Minds: V-A-R: Validate, Appreciate, Refer\u00ae<\/span><\/a>):<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Resources” open_toggle_text_color=”#333333″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#404040″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Counseling, Health, & Wellness Center<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Knight\u2019s Table Food Pantry<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Student <\/strong><\/span>Life<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Online and virtual wellness and mental health supports” open_toggle_text_color=”#333333″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#404040″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#333333″ open=”off”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org<\/a>): <\/strong>Text \u201cHome<\/strong>\u201d to 741-741<\/strong>. Crisis Text Line and offers free, on-demand crisis counseling using text messaging as a means to improve the critically needed access to crisis counseling. Trained Crisis Counselors are available 24\/7 to receive texts and respond quickly to provide support.<\/p>\n 7 Cups (7cups.com<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Free supportive chats and affordable online therapy resources.<\/p>\n Active Minds (ActiveMinds.org<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Mental health awareness and support for young adults.<\/p>\n Mental Health Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n Headspace; Talkspace; Calm; Moodfit; MoodMission; Insight Timer.<\/p>\n Mindfulness for Teens (mindfulnessforteens.com<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n A resource with recorded mindfulness meditations that you can use in class or provide to students for their use.<\/p>\n The Steve Fund Knowledge Center<\/strong><\/a><\/span> A repository of various resources to help people understand and address mental health issues focused on students of color.<\/p>\n Jed Foundation Mental Health Resource<\/strong><\/a><\/span> Starting the Conversation: College and Your Mental Health. This is a comprehensive guide to understanding college student mental health.<\/p>\n New York State Office of Mental Health Emotional Support Line<\/strong><\/a><\/span> \u2013 <\/strong>Call 844-863-9314<\/p>\n NYC 988<\/a> – <\/strong>Call or Text 988 for crisis support<\/p>\n Filing for unemployment in New York State<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Online CARE Report” closed_toggle_text_color=”#404040″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]The Care and Concern Team<\/a> supports students facing various challenges.\u00a0 These challenges encompass but are not restricted to, issues such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, erratic behavior, extended class absences, substance use or abuse, medical concerns, self-destructive behavior, family-related challenges, and adjustment difficulties.<\/p>\n\n
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