Palmer Student Academic Support Centers complements chiropractic by assisting you in the goal of optimizing your level of functioning and well-being. We encourage and support your need for balance in a demanding professional program. Acknowledging that challenges in one area of your life will impact your overall experience, we encourage you to speak with an Academic Counselor for strategies to enhance success in all areas of your life.
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
Personal Counseling Referral Program - A free and confidential community based counseling service is available for all Palmer students and immediate family. Palmer students seeking personal counseling resources for assistance with relationship issues, substance abuse, grief and loss, depression, anxiety or any other mental health issues are encouraged to make an appointment.
For specific instructions choose your campus
Confidential, free, online mental health and wellness resources are just clicks away. Visit these sites for more information:
Suicide Prevention
- Jed Foundation (www.jedfoundation.org) - A non-profit organization working to reduce the rate of suicide and the prevalence of emotional distress among college students.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org).
Mental Health and Well-being
- ULifeline (http://www.ulifeline.org) - An anonymous, confidential, online resource center developed especially for college students. Find help and information regarding mental health and suicide prevention.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://www.nami.org/) - NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Local NAMI chapters offer educational programs for individuals and families. Crisis help is available via text - text NAMI to 741-741.
- American Psychological Association (https://www.apa.org) - The APA is the premier professional psychological association in the United States, which provides information on a wide variety of topics.
- National Grad Crisis Line - 1-877-GRAD-HLP (472-3457) provides 24/7 support for urgent mental health care.
- Learn Psychology Guides (https://www.learnpsychology.org/resources/) provide tips and strategies for addressing stress, sleep issues and other mental health needs and concerns.
- Postpartum Support International (https://www.postpartum.net/) provides support, education and local resource information for individuals experiencing postpartum depression. PSI's free helpline 800-944-4773, available in English and Spanish, refers callers to appropriate local resources including emergency services.
Addiction and Substance Abuse
- The Coalition Against Drug Abuse (http://drugabuse.com/library/mental-health-and-drug-abuse/) provides information about mental health and addiction.
- Rethinking Drinking (https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/help-links/Default.aspx) is a resource available through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
- Local options for inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs are available at https://www.alltreatment.com/ and upon request in Student Services.
- National Council on Problem Gambling (http://www.ncpgambling.org) - The NCPG serves as the national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families. Resource information is available by state or by calling the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network at 1-800-522-4700.
- A list of smoking and tobacco cessation resources can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/. Additional help is available by calling 1-800-784-8669.
Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Resources
LGBT National Health Center (https://www.glbthotline.org/): 1 (888) 843-4564
Suicide Prevention and Domestic Violence National 24-hour Crisis Lines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- National Domestic Violence Hotlines:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Rape and sexual violence resources and 24-hour crisis lines are available nationally and locally for all three Palmer campuses.
Rape is never the victim's fault.
20-25% of college aged women will be victims of sexual abuse at some point during their college careers.
1.3 women are sexually assaulted every minute.
Men and women are victims of sexual violence.
"Anyone can be hurt by sexual violence. Anyone can heal from sexual violence. Everyone can create a world free of sexual violence." - Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Rape Abuse Incest National Network (www.rainn.org)
QUAD CITIES AREA
Survivor Resources of Family Resources
(http://www.famres.org/services/survivor-services)
- Iowa Walk-in Crisis Facilities (8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F): 2800 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA 52803
563-468-2310 - Iowa 24 Hour Crisis Line: 866-921-3354
- Illinois Walk-in Crisis Facilities (8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F): 1521 47th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
309-797-6534 - Illinois 24 Hour Crisis Line: 309-797-1777
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT COUNSELING RESOURCES, CONTACT:
Student Academic Support Centers
563-884-5655
Bridgett M. Lance, Program Assistant
SAN JOSE/BAY AREA
YWCA Silicon Valley Support Services
- Crisis assistance and counseling services: 408-295-4011
- 24-hour Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking hotline: 1-800-572-2782
- 375 S. Third Street, San Jose, CA 95112
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT COUNSELING RESOURCES, CONTACT:
Student Services
408-944-6122
Michael Crump (michael.crump@palmer.edu)
PORT ORANGE AREA
Sexual Assault Response Team
- Florida Council Against Sexual Violence: 1-888-956-RAPE (7273)
- City of Port Orange, FL: 386-258-7273 or 386-239-7720
Port Orange Police Department Victim Advocate Office
- 4545 Clyde Morris Avenue, Port Orange, FL 32127
- 368-506-5820
Domestic Abuse Council/Violence Intervention Counseling Services
- Volusia County: 386-255-2102
- Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-1119
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT COUNSELING RESOURCES, CONTACT:
Student Services
386-763-2780
Victor Hidalgo (victor.hidalgo@palmer.edu)