Resources
This page hosts a list of mental health resources that you may find helpful as you navigate your journey of well-being. Please note that these resources are offered by third parties and CAPS does not monitor the content.
This page hosts a list of mental health resources that you may find helpful as you
navigate your journey of well-being. Please note that these resources are offered
by third parties and CAPS does not monitor the content.
In addition, CAPS shares mental health resources on Instagram and printed handouts. Visit us in person and we will be happy to provide more information to you.
Are you concerned about a student's mental well-being? Please contact the CARE Team at Cal Lutheran.
Hotlines and Helplines
A hotline or helpline can be used in after-hours situations when you need the support of a trained mental health counselor, clinician or therapeutic helper. For immediate support regarding a life-threatening mental health crisis, please call local emergency services, such as 911.
- 988 Crisis Lifeline — 988 (dial or text)
- Ventura County Crisis Team — 1-866-998-2243
- Los Robles Hospital Emergency Room — 1-805-497-2727
- Centers for Disease Control — 1-800-232-4636
- National Sexual Assault / Rape Hotline — 1-800-656-4673
- National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-7233
- The Trevor Project — 1-866-488-7386
- 211 Ventura County Referral Support — 211
- Disaster Distress Helpline - call or text 1-800-985-5990
Grief and Loss
- Coping With Grief and Loss — CAPS Handout
- How to Be There for Someone Grieving — CAPS Handout
- Grieving the Death of a Loved One — Written by Dr. Eva Dittrich
- Grief.com — View additional resources
COVID-19 Stress
- Disaster Distress Helpline — Call 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
- CalHopeConnect.org — Call the CalHOPE "warm line" at 1-833-317-4673 to connect with a peer crisis counselor for struggles due to COVID-19. Online chat is also available
- Guide to Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty — Access this guide, available in multiple languages
Substance Abuse
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
- Marijuana Anonymous (MA)
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Refuge Recovery — Mindfulness-based recovery
- Alcohol Rehab Help — Information and resources for alcohol addiction treatment
- Al-Anon — Support for friends and family
Support for International Students
See more information on our page for International Students
- Adjusting to Life in the United States — Article with helpful strategies from the U.S. News & World Report
- Western Education System: Feel the Difference — Blog article about differences between Eastern and Western higher education
- EduPass.org — Helpful information about studying and living in the United States
- USAStudyGuide.com — A comprehensive explanation about living in the United States as an international student, including information about different academic options to pursue after college
Our Favorite Apps
Check our some of our favorite mobile apps to support you on your mental health and well-being journey.
Additional Resources
- College Guide to Mental Health
- Jed Foundation's Mental Health Resource Center
- ULifeline.org — Resource for college mental health
- Half of Us — Provides mental health facts and resources for college students
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- The Jason Foundation — Employs a "grass roots" approach with dedication to the prevention of youth suicide
- Grief.com
- Steve Fund's Guide for Parents of Students of Color
