Self-Help & Resources
Click through the links below for more resources, helpful links, and information about various mental health topics.
For a quick (& printable) guide to suicide prevention and crisis resources, refer to our Mental Health Crisis Handout.
And as always, give us a call for any questions! 845-257-2920.
New Paltz Holistic Hawks and NPHolisticHawks Instagram
New Paltz Active Minds (Student Club)
SUNY New Paltz Food Pantry and NPPantry Instagram
New Paltz Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention
SUNY NP Athletics Mental Health Subcommittee Instagram
Student Affairs Mental Wellness Article
Ulster County Mobile Mental Health: (844) 277-4820, on-call 24/7 (in office 10am-10pm)
- A team of highly trained professionals who can be called upon when stress, depression, or other mental health issues create a personal crisis. This service is available FREE of charge to Ulster County residents.
Access: Supports for Living Urgent Care: (888) 750-2266 Option 2 (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, available virtually 24/7)
- Adults and children struggling with addiction or mental health concerns can walk in – no appointment or referral needed, and regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Get support and begin a plan for recovery, including referrals to community providers for longer-term care.
- Three Locations:
- 368 Broadway, Suite 205, Kingston, NY 12401
- Union Street Community Counseling Center, 16-24 Union Street, Middletown, NY 10940
- Kaplan Family Counseling Center, 21-23 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
OnTrackNY at Access: Supports for Living in Kingston: (845) 248-6819 or (845) 741-8734
- Program for adolescents and young adults (ages 16-30) experiencing a first episode of a psychotic disorder. Offers a close-working interdisciplinary team to help people achieve their goals for school, work, and relationships. Serving Orange, Sullivan, Dutchess, and Ulster Counties.
- 368 Broadway, Suite 202, Kingston, NY 12401
Town of New Paltz Office for Community Wellness
- Local resource listings and events.
Dutchess County Crisis Services: (845) 485-9700, 24/7 Call, text, or walk in
- Crisis mental health services, referrals, Mobile Mental Health.
- Stabilization Center: 230 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.: Online groups and more local resources
The American Psychological Association
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Mental Health & Microaggressions - Active Minds
(also see page Suicide Prevention Services Page)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988 or chat via website
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
You Matter: A blog where young people discuss and share stories about mental health and wellness, created and administered by the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
BeThe1To: Information on suicide prevention, resources, and stories of hope
QPR Institute: Brief information on Question, Persuade, Refer – steps used to address warning signs of possible suicide and connect people to professional help
- SUNY affiliates can take a free course on QPR - scroll down to “QPR Training – Question, Persuade, Refer” and follow the directions
Active Minds: Mental health & suicide prevention information, support, and advocacy focused on young adults
With Help Comes Hope: Support for people living with suicidal thoughts and past suicide attempts and their friends & family
Seize the Awkward: How to talk with a friend
NAMI Blogpost “My Friend is Suicidal: What Should I Do?”
Help Guide Article on Suicide Prevention
College Suicide Prevention Guide (Best Colleges)
Understanding Self-Harm in College Students (Best Colleges)
SUNY New Paltz Center for Student Success
Coping with Anxiety as a College Student
Transition to College - CollegeData.com
Homesickness Document by the PCC
10 Steps to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Developing a Growth Mindset - Tips Sheet
6 Ways to Get Started on that Project - ADDitude Mag
Stress Making You Blue? Stressbusters Tips (Handout)
10 Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety
How to Craft and Use Affirmations to Manage Anxiety
Healthy Ways to Handle Life's Stressors - American Psychological Association
Thinking Traps - How to Deal with Negative Thoughts
Everything is Awful and I'm Not OK - Questions to Ask Before Giving Up
Stress Screener from Mental Health America
#SkillstoChill Self Care Program
Mood Boosters That Don't Cost a Thing
Tips for Keeping a Gratitude Journal
The Surprising Science of Happiness - TED Talk by Dan Gilbert
Free Meditations & Practices - Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
Perfectionism vs. Healthy Striving
The Ultimate Guide to Mindfulness for Sleep
Habit Breakdown & Goal Breakdown Worksheets
Try a 5-Minute Self-Compassion Break
Mindfulness for Racial Healing
Breathwrk App - Free version has some guided breathing techniques with sound and imagery
(also see Sexual Assault and Violence Survivor Support page)
SUNY New Paltz Title IX Office (support and resources for students who have experienced sexual assault, violence, or harassment)
SUNY Sexual Violence Survivor Bill of Rights
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Help Someone You Care About | RAINN
HelpGuide's Coping Tips for Grief and Loss
How to Deal with Grief and Loss - JED Foundation
Experiencing Loss - Mental Health is Health
Grief: how to help yourself and others through the grieving process
Tips for Grieving College Students
Coalition to Support Grieving Students
Open to Hope - Collection of articles and stories
My Grief Angels - Personal stories and Apps for coping
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
The Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) - Treatment database and lots of informational materials for affected individuals and loved ones
SUNY New Paltz Campus Dietician
Media, Social Media, and Eating Disorders (NEDA)
Treatment Approaches for Eating Disorders
How to Cope with Body Dysmorphia
Body Dysmorphic Disorder - HelpGuide
5 Eating Disorder Thoughts You Might Not Realize Are Disordered
Body Image Discussion Questions
Body Positivity vs. Body Neutrality
Eating Disorders in College Athletes
Beyond "Eating Disorders Don't Discriminate" - Article about eating disorders and women of color
Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community
I'm a Queer Youth In Recovery from an Eating Disorder - Blog post through GLSEN
SUNY New Paltz Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Website
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
New Paltz Opioid Overdose Prevention & Response Team (OOPRT)
Handout: Coping with Addictions
Steve Fund Crisis Text Line - for young people of color: Text STEVE to 741741
Inclusive Therapists - Social justice and liberation-oriented mental health directory, community, and resource hub
Asian Mental Health Collective - Resources, therapist directory, therapy fund
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) - Peer support, virtual spaces, and resources
Black Mental Wellness - Resources & tip sheets
Latinx Therapy - Therapist directory & resources
Loveland Foundation - Funding therapy for Black women & girls
Mental Health America - BIPOC Mental Health - Statistics and information
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
Sad Girls Club - A non profit committed to destigmatizing mental wellness for millennial and Gen Z womxn, girls, and femmes of color. Free group chats with licensed therapists and mental health resources.
Strong Hearts Helpline (1-844-762-8483) - 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans
Therapy for Black Girls - Therapist directory, podcast, & blog
Therapy for Black Men - Therapist directory, articles, & resources
Therapy for Latinx - Therapist directory
We R Native - Comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, providing content and stories about the topics that matter most to them
InnoPsych - Therapist directory & blog
FAQ on SUNY's Immigration Policy and Law Relating to Students
NY State Office for New Americans
Ulster Immigrant Defense Network
Columbia County Sanctuary Movement
The Trevor Project - Suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline - 866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline - Trans peer support run by and for trans people
Coping with Gender Dysphoria Handout
Point of Pride - Free & funded gender-affirming resources
Inclusive Therapists - Social justice and liberation-oriented mental health directory, community, and resource hub
Transgender Health Resources via Callen-Lorde
Gender Affirmative Letter Access Project (GALAP)
Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center (Kingston)
Dutchess County Pride Center (Poughkeepsie)
Trans Closet of the Hudson Valley - Free clothes and gender-affirming resources - drop-in hours at the Dutchess Pride Center
PFLAG - Resources that cater primarily to family members of LGBTQ+ people, and also welcome members of the LGBTQ+ community
SUNY New Paltz Disability Resource Center
Frequently Asked Questions for Students with Disabilities - American Psychological Association
Finding Your Way: A College Guide for Students on the Spectrum
ADDitude Magazine - guidance for living better with ADHD and its related mental health conditions
How to ADHD - YouTube Channel
The World Needs All Kinds of Minds - TED Talk by Temple Grandin about her experience with Autism
It is important to acknowledge that while masking and quarantine guidelines have changed, this pandemic has still significantly impacted most students. Some of you may still be experiencing long term effects, such as loss of family members or friends, struggling with long COVID symptoms, or dealing with the impact of remote school on academic and social functioning.
If you have current symptoms, please test and call the Student Health Center at (845) 257-3400. If you are looking for resources for emotional and psychological coping/understanding the impacts, please see links below.
Best Colleges – Mental Health Impacts from COVID-19
