Mental Health and Wellness Resources
CRISIS HOTLINES AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE HELP
If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911 or choose from the hotline, text or online chat options below. You are NOT ALONE!
Call or Text 988
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:
- Thoughts of suicide
- Mental health or substance use crisis, or
- Any other kind of emotion distress
People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.
Frequently asked questions about calling, texting, or chatting with 988
Clark County Crisis Line
1-800-626-8137
TTY: 1-866-835-2755
Crisis Text Line
Text "HOME" to 741741 from anywhere in the US
Deaf/Deaf-Blind Advocacy Services
Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services
Voice: 1-800-799-7233
AOL Instant Messenger: DeafHotline
TTY: 1-800-787-3224 Videophone: 1-855-812-1001
Email: hotline@adwas.org; available 24/7
From the agency: "Our hotline serves everybody- including Deaf men, women, transgender, and gender-queer. We also work with hearing people who are involved such as family, friends, and service providers."
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Crisis Hotline
Lines for Life crisis line staffed by BIPOC counselors.
PLEASE NOTE LIMITED HOURS OF OPERATION BELOW
Crisis Line for Racial Equity Support
503-575-3764
10am-7pm PST
Disaster Distress
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
Voice: 1-800-985-5990
Text: "TalkWithUs" to 66746
Use your preferred relay service to call: 1-800-985-5990
En Español: 1-800-985-5990 y oprime "2"; Envíe un texto con el mensaje “HABLANOS” al 66746
Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault
RAINN National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
TTY: 1-800-810-7440
Services available 24/7
YWCA SafeChoice Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-695-0167 or 360-695-0501
Services available to all people regardless of gender; hotline services available 24/7
1-866-331-9474
TTY: 1-866-331-8453
Text "loveis" to 22522
En Español
La Línea de Ayuda Nacional Online del Asalto Sexual
1-800-656-4673
RAINN ofrece apoyo gratuito las 24 horas al día, 7 días por semana para los sobrevivientes de la violencia sexual y sus seres queridos.
Chat En Español
1-866-331-9474
Loveisrespect es un recurso esencial para empoderar a los jóvenes para prevenir y terminar con el abuso en el noviazgo. Este sitio es un proyecto de la Línea Nacional Contra la Violencia Doméstica.
National de Prevención del Suicidio
1-888-628-9454
Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar ingles si usted necesita ayuda.
1-800-985-5990 y oprime "2"
Envíe un texto con el mensaje “HABLANOS” al 66746
Esta página proporciona recursos e información útil sobre los desastres naturales y artificiales.
General Mental Health Crisis Lines
1-800-626-8137 or 360-696-9560
Text START to 741-741
TTY: 1-866-835-2755
Local mental health counselors available 24/7
1-800-716-9769 or 503-988-4888
Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Dial 711
Phone assistance available 24/7; Walk in clinic located at 4212 SE Division St., Portland, OR
LGBTQIA
National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
For Elders: 1-888-234-SAGE (1-888-234-7243)
Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
Hotlines and online chat available during certain hours. Check website for availability.
1-866-488-7386
Text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200 Monday - Friday, 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST
Hotline available 24/7
1-877-565-8860
Hotline staffed by Trans peers
Military Veterans
Substance Abuse, Problem Gambling and Mental Health
1-866-789-1511
TTY: 206-461-3219
Language interpretation services available
National: 800-484-3731
Spanish: 800-928-5330
Call to have someone monitor you and call for emergency medical assistance if necessary
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Options for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing: 1-800-799-4889
Available 24/7
Teens
1-866-TEENLINK (866-833-6546)
Teen phone workers available from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm PST
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Health and Wellness Resources Listed by Subject
Addiction/ Alcohol and Drug Use
Excessive drug and alcohol use can negatively impact your ability to be a successful student. Use of these substances are also prohibited on campus according to the Code of Student Conduct (WAC 132N-125-035)
Drug and alcohol use can also lead to both short- and long-term health problems, including, but not limited to neurological effects, liver and kidney failure, and contraction of a disease such as HIV or Hepatitis. Drug and alcohol use is especially dangerous for pregnant people, as it can result in birth defects. The NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse has more information about the effects of alcohol and drug abuse on their website.
For more information, speak to your primary healthcare provider, or if you are a Clark student, schedule an appointment to see our Nurse Practitioner by calling 360-992-2614 or email chc@clark.edu.
If you are a Clark Employee, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to you through Human Resources. This benefit is available 24/7. Call: 360-407-9490 or Toll Free at 877-313-4455.
If you are a student concerned that your drug or alcohol use is affecting your life in negative ways, the counselors at the CHC can help! Call 360-992-2614 or email chc@clark.edu to schedule an appointment.
AA Meetings are held on the Clark Main Campus Tuesdays at noon in the Foster Hall Conference Room
- Alcohol Information
- Vancouver AA Meetings
- Al-Anon
- Drug Abuse Information
- SW Washington NA Meeting Schedule
- Problem Gambling Resources
- Rainier Springs Addiction Treatment
- Free online drug and alcohol addiction self-assessments
- Washington Recovery Helpline
- Rainier Springs Addiction Treatment
- Harm Reduction (where to find clean syringes, fentanyl test strips, and narcan/naloxone)
ADHD Resources and Support
With the right supports, managing ADHD successfully and succeeding in college is possible! We encourage you to check out the following resources and supports and reach out to CHC and DSS for more info.
At Clark:
Disability Support Services (DSS)
Counseling and Health Center (CHC)
ADHD Skills Group
Student Success Coaches
Tutoring
Online resources:
- College Survival Guide for Students with ADHD (ADDitude magazine)
- Resources for College Students with ADHD (Edumed)
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association
- ADDitude Magazine
Media:
- How to ADHD YouTube channel
- Distraction Podcast
- Attention Talk Radio (podcast)
Anxiety
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to danger, but for many people it can become constant and overwhelming. For more information, click below or make an appointment to see a counselor by calling 360-992-2614 or email chc@clark.edu.
Autism Resources
Bereavement/Grief
Dealing with loss is difficult, and getting support can help you work through the process. Call 360-992-2614 or email chc@clark.edu to speak about it with a counselor here on campus.
- Compassionate Friends - online and in-person support groups
- PeaceHealth Bereavement Services and support groups
BIPOC- Resources for Black, Indigeonous, and people of color
Coloring Pages
Communication
Community Services
Consent
Dental Health
Depression
If you are feeling depressed, there is no need to suffer alone! According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “depression is a common, but serious illness”, and many sufferers do not seek treatment. Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms, and make an appointment to see a counselor if necessary by calling 360-992-2614 or email chc@clark.edu. If you need immediate help, please call the Clark County Crisis Line at 360-696-9560, or one of the other hotlines listed at the top of this page.
Disability
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can happen in the context of any personal relationship regardless of the gender of either the victim or the perpetrator. If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic violence please contact the Clark County YWCA or call one of the domestic violence hotlines listed at the top of this page.
Eating Disorders
Harm Reduction - Drugs and Alcohol Safety Resources
Harm reduction services save lives by being available and accessible in a matter that emphasizes the need for humility and compassion toward people who use drugs. Harm reduction plays a significant role in preventing drug-related deaths and offering access to healthcare, social services, and treatment. These services decrease overdose fatalities, acute life-threatening infections related to unsterile drug injection, and chronic diseases such as HIV/HCV. -SAMHSA
- Never Use Alone! Call 1-800-484-3731 to have someone monitor you and call for medical assistance if needed (available in Spanish as well)
- Clark County Harm Reduction Syringe Services Program has needle exchange and safer-use supplies and resources
- Harm Reduction Resource Center
- Next Distro Resource Library that includes information about intersecting conditions and identities
- Facts about Naloxone (Narcan) from the National Institutes of Health
- Prescription Opioid Overdose Prevention from the CDC
- Preventing an Opioid Overdose
- Alcohol Safer-Use Strategies
- Cascade Aids Project of Oregon and Washington provide testing and prevention for infections commonly associated with IV drug use
Health and Wellness Resources at Clark College
Houselessness
- Council for the Homeless
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
- Share Programs
- Clark College Penguin Pantry
- Laundry Love Located near Clark College at 2101 St. John's Blvd., 360-576-8636
- Resources Available in Portland, OR
- Clark Housing Opportunities Find roommates, or rooms for rent
Hunger/Food Insecurity
International Students- Health Insurance
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Firebird International Insurance Group: https://www.fiig-insurance.com
Kindness
Legal Assistance
LGBTQIA+
For crisis hotlines, text and online chat, please see the resources listed at the top of this page.
- GLSEN
- Trans Health
- Portland Q Center
- It Gets Better Project
- Trans Student Education Resources
- Point of Pride- provides gender-affirming support
Mental Health Services
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the Clark County Crisis LIne at 360-696-9560 (TTY: 1-866-835-2755), or 911.
Parenting
- Family Health Hotline: 1-800-322-2588
- Parenthelp123
- Parenting Resource List
- Reduced Cost Childcare at Clark College
- Nurse-Family Partnership pregnancy and parenting support
- La Leche League of Washington- Support for breast/chest-feeding parents *LLL of Washington supports human milk feeding, including, but not limited to: breastfeeding, chestfeeding, expressing milk (pumping), bottle feeding expressed milk, mixed feeding, and supplementing at the breast.
- WIC Nutritional support for parents and infants
- Office of Women's Health Preganancy and other health information
Relationships
Safety on Campus
Self-Love and Acceptance
You're awesome!!
Sexuality
Safer-sex barrier methods such as comdoms and dental dams are available free of charge at the Counseling and Health Center. We also offer low-cost health services that include STI testing, birth control education and prescriptions, pregnancy testing and reproductive health exams. Call 360-992-2614 or email chc@clark.edu to schedule an appointment!
Stress Management
Counselors at the Counseling and Health Center have lots of tips for managing stress caused by test-taking, anxiety, personal problems or any other cause. Call 360-992-2614 or email chc@clark.edu to schedule an appointment!
Test Anxiety
Undocumented Student Resources
Veterans
Voting
Are you registered to vote? Want to learn more about the issues?