UH-Victoria

University Counseling Center

Dr Chuy Aros, Director & Lead Psychologist
University Counseling Center, UH Victoria Rm 133 C, West Bldg (Victoria); Rm 101 (Cinco Ranch) Rm 118 D George Bldg (Sugarland)
361-570-4186 arosj@uhv.edu

Student Resources

Online resources as well as local community resources.

Web Resources

  • jedfoundation.org
    The Jed Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization working to reduce the rate of suicide and the prevalence of emotional distress among college students

  • activeminds.org
    Active Minds works to increase students’ awareness of mental health issues, provide information and resources regarding mental health and mental illness, encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed, and serve as liaison between students and the mental health community.

  • nami.org
    From its inception in 1979, NAMI has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

  • dbsalliance.org
    Information and support for those who have or have had serious depression, anxiety, or related disorders and worked through it fully and/or sufficiently.

  • unscfsp.org
    Creating opportunities today for the leaders of tomorrow through the promotion of minorities’ full participation in the nation’s education and research agenda.

  • awis.org
    The Association for Women in Science is dedicated to achieving equality and full participation for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

  • pride-institute.com
    PRIDE Institute is committed to providing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people a road to recovery through evidence-based substance abuse, sexual health, and mental health treatment.

  • nefesh.org
    NEFESH-International is an interdisciplinary organization of Orthodox Jewish mental health professionals providing leadership and interdisciplinary education in the field of personal, family, and community mental health.

  • ncfliving.org
    The Narramore Christian Foundation, is a non-profit Christian organization serving people throughout the world. It is dedicated to the prevention and solution of human problems through literature, radio, the world-wide web, training seminars and counseling.

  • muslimmentalhealth.com
    Muslim Mental Health, Inc. is an organization committed to promoting research and educational activities, introducing Muslim mental health concepts and advancing culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches.

  • The Transition Year
    The Transition Year is an online resource center to help parents and students focus on emotional health before, during and after the college transition.

  • Best Practices Registry (BPR) For Suicide Prevention
    The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) provides prevention support, training, and resources to assist organizations and individuals to develop suicide prevention programs, interventions and policies, and to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.

  • MTV Half of Us Campaign
    Through Half of Us, mtvU and The Jed Foundation want to initiate a public dialogue to raise awareness about the prevalence of mental health issues and connect students to the appropriate resources to get help. In planning for the campaign, mtvU conducted extensive research on how stress and depression are affecting young people nationwide.

  • Strength of Us
    StrengthofUs is an online community designed to empower young adults through resource sharing and peer support and to build connections for those navigating the unique challenges and opportunities in the transition-age years

  • Black Excel
    Primarily focused on helping African Americans with college admission, but has other resources and articles.

  • NAACP
    Has a youth and college division with information.

  • Latinos in College
    Resources, forums and opportunities.

  • LD Online
    Articles and resources abut learning disabilities; has a college Section.

  • College Confidential
    Articles and discussion forums around all college related topics.

  • crpsib.com/whatissi.asp
    This project is intended to generate new research and insight into self-injury as well as to translate the growing body of knowledge about self-injury into resources and tools useful for those seeking to better understand and treat it.

  • National Sexual Violence Resource Center
    The SART listserv promotes ongoing dialogue and information sharing among community and professional organizations/agencies that respond to sexual violence.

Community Resources of Interest