College can be hard on your mental health. Your schedule is packed with classes, homework, and maybe a full or part time job on top of it. According to the National Education Association, during the 2020–2021 school year, more than 60% of college students met the criteria for at least one mental health problem. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, motivation, etc. you are not alone. I encourage you to reach out if you need help. I encourage you to find your support group, your people, at PSU because you don’t have to do this alone. As a designated "PSU Support Ambassador," I volunteer to help my students when they struggle to find their place at PSU or to deal with their mental or emotional health issues. Come see me anytime! And check out some of the resources below if you need support.

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If You Are In Crisis or This Is An Emergency

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency:

  • For an on-campus emergency (needing immediate assistance), call University Police at 603-536-1626 or 911.
  • For an off-campus emergency, dial 911.
  • If you are in emotional crisis and are in New Hampshire (NH), you may call the Counseling Center during business hours at 1-603-535-2461.  If it is after hours, call the NH Rapid Response/Lakes Region Mental Health Center at 988, 1-833-710-6477, or 1-603-524-1100 (option 9), dial 911, or go to Speare Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room.
  • If you are in emotional crisis and are NOT in NH, you may go to your local emergency room, call your local community mental health center, or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 and/or via text at HOME to 741741.
  • The following resources may also be helpful:
    • SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Hotline (1-800-985-5990) and/or via text (texting TalkWithUs to 66746). 
    • Transgender Crisis Hotline: 1-877-656-8860 
    • LGBTQ+ Hotline: 1-866-488-7386 
    • People of Color Crisis Text Line Text “STEVE” to 741741 
    • Veterans Help Line: 1-800-838-2838

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The Counseling Center

The Plymouth State University Counseling Center provides counseling and consultation services to students, free of charge. Licensed mental health clinicians come from diverse backgrounds and orientations which are conducive to productively addressing student issues. To make an appointment, please call (603) 535-2461. After students meet for an intake evaluation, their intake counselor will determine the most appropriate level of care to suit their needs. These treatment levels include group counseling/skill building groups, 1-2 time individual therapy sessions, and short-term individual therapy (3-8 sessions).  

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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Center

The IDEA Center supports belonging, success and empowerment for students and employees across diverse identities and experiences at Plymouth State University. Alberto and Paige and their team of students, faculty, and staff are here to welcome you and include you in the work of making PSU a more welcoming, equitable, and inclusive home for us all!

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Office of Military Services

Are you an active-duty, veteran, or military dependent student? Do you need help understanding the military education benefit? Do you want a place to go to connect with other PSU military students? The Office of Military Services provide academic support, develop and promote community campuswide, and increase access to academic, financial, and personal resources for all active-duty, veteran, and military dependent students.

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Student Life

Are you looking to join a club, fraternity, or sorority? Get involved in a social action trip? See all the fun evening and weekend events that PSU has to offer? The Office of Student Life offers so many ways for you to become involved—to help broaden your perspective, enlarge your circle of friends, and enrich your life with authentic experiences. Whether clubs, student organizations, activities, sports, arts and culture, or ministry—no matter what you’re into or interested in, PSU has something for you! 

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Health Services

Plymouth State University Health Services is located at 12 Merrill Street (Mary Taylor House), across from Hyde Hall and next to Merrill Place Residence Hall. Students are advised to call for an appointment: (603) 535-2350.

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Voices Against Violence

Voices Against Violence is a crisis services agency located in Plymouth. They provide information and support to victims and survivors, their family and friends, community members, and professionals around domestic violence, children who witness domestic violence, sexual violence and harassment, stalking, human trafficking and bullying. Their services are available for victims, survivors and non-offending family members and friends, and they are free for everyone, including PSU students.

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Residential Life

Residential Life & Dining Services provides a safe and enriching environment where you will live, learn, and grow. Whether you are a new or returning student, a transfer or international student, Residential Life is looking forward to working with you to make your experience on campus a successful and positive one. Have a roommate issue? Need a friend to go to the dining hall with? Have concerns about moving off campus? We are ready to assist!

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Your Advisor

Your advisor is a terrific person to check in with, even when it's not time to register for courses. An advisor can listen to your concerns and direct you to the correct services, and can also offer advice on how you can succeed. Just email your advisor and ask for an appointment, ANYTIME! If you don't mesh well with your advisor, did you know you can choose ANY PSU professor to be your advisor? Need to find our who your advisor is? Or change to a new advisor? Start at the Career & Advising Center website!

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Office Hours

"Office Hours" are open hours when your professor will be in their office waiting to meet with students. They should be listed on the syllbus for every PSU course you take. You can go there with ANY questions or concerns you have about your classwork, homework, or participation in the course. You can also show up to chat about careers, your experience at PSU, or your academic and co-curricular interests. Your professors love getting to know you! No appointment needed-- just show up! If for some reason a professor is not in their office as scheduled, check with the nearest office worker for info.

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The Frost House

Do you think you may need to withdraw from a course you are currently failing? Do you have a severe personal issue that might mean you can't finish your semester? Do you have a serious concern with a professor or something that you just can't talk about with your advisor? The Frost House is a place that can assist you when your academic concerns feel overwhelming. Take a look at their website and get in touch and they will definitely hook you up with the support you need.

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