Home PageBanner

Counseling Resources

Books and Pamphlets

Campus Alcohol & Drug Publication

Local Resources

Internet Resources

Books & Pamphlets

The Counseling Center maintains a small library of self-help books on a variety of subjects (e.g. overcoming depression, stress management, improving relationships, recovery from substance abuse). Meredith students, faculty and staff are welcome to come by our office to pick up free copies of pamphlets or to check out a self-help book.

Campus Alcohol & Drug Publication

2007-2008 Campus Alcohol & Drug Publication- PDF

2007-2008 Campus Alcohol & Drug Publication- Word

Local Resources

Wake County Human Services

Provides a wide variety of services are listed in the Service Index. They range from basic needs services such as food, clothing and housing, health care, education and community and emergency services.

Interact

Interact is a private, non-profit, United Way agency that provides safety, support, and awareness to victims and survivors of domestic violence and rape/sexual assault. Interact fulfills this mission through the support of its volunteers and community.

Holly Hill Hospital

Holly Hill Hospital provides treatment programs for children, adolescents, and adults covering a wide range of behavioral health issues. Holly Hill is dedicated to providing excellent quality of care in a respectful environment that fosters hope and facilitates effective treatment for Depression, Anxiety and Stress, Bipolar Disorder, Other Emotional and Mood Disorders, Behavioral Problems, Alcohol Abuse and Dependency, Illicit and Prescription Drug Abuse and Dependency.

 

Hospice of Wake County

For over twenty-five years, Hospice of Wake County has provided compassionate end of life care to the people of Wake and surrounding counties. Hospice strives to promote and improve our community’s quality of living and dying through advance care planning, palliative(comfort) care, hospice care and bereavement services.

Internet Resources

Campus Blues

Mental health resources for college students

National Institute of Mental Health

Reliable information, research, and resources pertaining to mental health issues. Affiliated with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

ULifeline

An online resource center for college student mental health and emotional well being.

Virtual Pamphlet Collection (University of Chicago)

Hundreds of downloadable pamphlets on a variety of mental health topics including: Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Childhood Abuse, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Sexual Assault, Stress, Sexual Orientation, Healthy Relationships, Study Skills.

Campus Safety & Stalking

National Center for Victims of Crime: Stalking Resource Center

This site gives statistics, stalking laws for each state, national resources and more. For victim assistance you can call 1800-FYI-CALL.

George Mason University Sexual Assault Services

This site provides stalking statistics on college campuses and gives tips for reducing stalking on campus. The site also includes other helpful information on related topics such as: healthy relationships, rape and sexual assault prevention and recovery.

 

Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders (ANRED)

a nonprofit organization that provides information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other less well-known food and weight disorders. Our material includes self-help tips and information about recovery and prevention.

National Eating Disorders Association

The largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues.

Something Fishy

A pro-recovery eating disorder website dedicated to raising awareness and providing support. Includes information, resources, referrals, etc.

GLBTQ

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)

A national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States.

GLADD

Web site for LGBT advocacy and anti-defamation

Rape/Sexual Assault

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.

WomensHealth.Gov

The Federal Governments source for women's health information. Provides basic information about sexual assault, date-rape drugs, and prevention.


Site Map | Directory | Questions?
©2006 Meredith College | 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
Phone: (919)760-8427 | Fax: (919)760-2383