Counselors and staff here at the Counseling Center are committed to providing a safe, caring, and respectful environment where you may explore any concern you may have, in confidence, at your own pace.
Attention-Deficit Disorder Association
CH.A.D.D.
National Institute of Mental Health
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
AA in South Bend/Mishawaka, Indiana
The Dangers of Club Drugs
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
National Institute of Mental Health
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Freedom From Fear
Obsessive Compulsive
PTSD
Test Anxiety
If you are concerned about yourself or a friend, please call for a confidential counseling appointment 574-284-4565 or come in to 176 Le Mans Hall to schedule.
Depression
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
International Foundation of Research & Education of Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association
Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
U-Lifeline
Campus Blues
National Institute on Mental Health
National Mental Health Information Center
Homesickness is a natural part of college life, particularly when you go to school where you may have limited access to friends and family. Home represents the familiar, and the familiar is almost always more comfortable than the unknown. Even if you are very excited about the new stage in your life, the many changes that take place and the many challenges you will face in college can cause you to seek out the familiar.
The first semester is generally the toughest, particularly the first six weeks. And each time you have a new experience, particularly a difficult one such as failing your first test; you may find yourself longing for home. Some students have a very difficult time adjusting to college life, and decide in their first semester that they are not ready to leave home. Most, however, are able to adjust to their new surroundings and eventually thrive on all the opportunities college life offers.Here are some tips for combating homesickness: Before leaving for school, make a list of all the people with whom you want to stay in contact. Make note of their physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Contact your friends and family any time homesickness strikes. Simply calling a sibling or exchanging emails with a friend can be the pick-me-up you need.
Plan a couple of trips home in the first semester. Maybe plan a trip home for your high school's homecoming weekend. Contact friends and suggest that everyone meet at the game.
Another sure-fire way to beat the homesickness blues is to meet with people and participate in activities on-campus and in your community. In no time you'll find yourself having so much fun that you don't have time to miss home!
Sexual Assault Care Center
Sexual Assault--Women's Health.gov
Date Rape Drugs
1-800-273-Talk : All calls are private and confidential. This number will put callers in touch with the federally-funded National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It functions as a central switchboard to immediately connect callers to a network of certified, local crisis centers. So callers can receive counseling or emergency services, if needed, close to home.
Dealing with Suicidal thoughts
American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
Various Topics
Stage Descriptions of Lesbian and Gay Identity Development
Parents, families and friends of Lesbians and Gays
More on Premenstrual Syndrome
