Self-Help Resources
Raising Awareness About Sexual Assault
Tragically, sexual assault is a widespread and systemic issue on all college campuses. Being informed is empowering and enables you to be a resource to friends and colleagues. Everyone has the right to live and learn at WSU, free of violence or the threat of violence.
CAPS encourages all students to report sexual violence, but it is important to know that survivors are not required to report and can receive supportive services and information about their rights and accommodations without reporting. The WSU Title IX Office website has more information.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, it's never too late to get help. WSU resources include the Office of Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention, the WSU Police Department (313) 577-2222, and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Non-campus resources include RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline or call (800) 656-HOPE (4673) to chat anonymously one-on-one with a trained staff member.
Reporting Discrimination and Harassment
Wayne State is committed to providing an environment that allows all students to thrive. Information about reporting incidents of bias, discrimination, harassment or retaliation based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, height, weight, marital status, disability or genetic information can be reported to the Office of Inclusive Excellence.
Psychology Today
Psychology Today Self-Help Basics provides techniques to assist with motivation, goal setting, mindfulness and overall being happier.
Go Ask Alice!
Go Ask Alice is a web-based health question-and-answer service produced by Alice!, Columbia University's Health Education Program. Go Ask Alice! provides information to help people make better decisions concerning their health and well-being, answers questions about relationships, sexuality, emotional health, alcohol and other drugs, and other topics.
Grief Support Groups in Michigan
Psychology Today listing of grief support groups in Michigan
The JED Foundation
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
save.org or call (800) 273-8255
Text "START" to 741-741
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
afsp.org or call (888) 333-2377
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call (800) 273-8255
American Association of Suicidology
http://suicidology.org/resources/warning-signs/
National Center for PTSD - US
Department of Veteran Affairs
ptsd.va.gov or call (802) 296-6300
The Dougy Center - The National Center for Grieving Children and Families
dougy.org or call (866) 775-5683
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
dbsalliance.org or call (800) 826-3632
Addictions
CollegeGambling.org
CollegeGambling.org is a nonprofit organization created by the National Center for Responsible Gambling which is financially supported by the gaming industry. This site was created as a tool to help current and prospective students, campus administrators, campus health professionals and parents address gambling and gambling-related harms on campus. This site provides resources to help you learn more about this issue and how to get help if you need it.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Locate AA meetings throughout the USA and Canada here