Self-Care and Mental Health Resources

The faculty at RU are concerned about the quality of our students lives as much as they are the quality of their training and professional preparation. However, we also understand that matters of mental health and stress can be personal and something that students prefer not to discuss openly with faculty. Additionally, even when students are comfortable discussing such issues, there are limits to how much support and advice faculty may be able to offer.  There are a number of Student Success Programs at RU that may help students thrive during their time in the program. In addition, students are encouraged to consult with their mentor and DCT if they should have concerns and are in need of additional support and/or referrals. 

Please note that the resources listed below are posted to help you find the help you might need. This list is not meant to be inclusive and the program faculty cannot guaruntee that these will be the best for you. In addition to the resources listed here, we encourage you to reach out to your current health care provider for relevant referrals in your area. If any of these links are broken, please contact the Clinical Office (clinicalpsych@rowan.edu).

Resources for Current Students and Practitioners

• Teach Me Self Care
  • Look after you. - Love what you do. - Change the world.
• The Academy Of Psychological Clinical Science (APCS). Student Engagement Committee Clearinghouse
  • The goal of this clearinghouse is to compile existing resources for Clinical Psychology graduate students. Throughout graduate school, trainees are tasked with developing skills as teachers, researchers, clinicians, and professionals. We encounter challenges in all of these different domains, and it is sometimes hard to know where to look for advice.
• The JED Foundation
  • The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow. Excellent "Resource Center" to help you find help.
• Contact a Warmline
  • What is this? "A warmline is a phone number you call to have a conversation with someone who can provide support during hard times. Whether you’re in crisis or just need someone to talk to, a warmline can help. Warmlines are staffed by trained peers who have been through their own mental health struggles and know what it’s like to need help." (from the website).
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
• UWill Services: Free to all RU students, confidential no cost services not affiliate with any on campus providers.
• Counseling and Wellness Services at RU and other community treatment providers that you might utilize. 
• Rowan Universities Center for Neurodiversity: Student Resources