Resources

Faculty and Staff

You are in a unique position to be a positive support system for students on campus. You are on the front lines of interactions and engagement with students and are vital in shaping a healthy and safe campus community. Due to this position of influence, Counseling Services would like to provide you with support and resources to feel competent when navigating students struggling with mental health concerns.

Warning Signs

• Uncharacteristically poor work
• Difficulty completing tasks
• Excessive absences
• Repeated requests for special considerations
• Changes in personal hygiene
• Inappropriate responses or disjointed thought processes
• Intense emotions or emotional swings
• Verbal or written references to distress, suicidal or homicidal thoughts
• Difficulty getting along with others
• Extreme defensiveness

How to be supportive

• Don’t rush to judgment.
• Address your concerns in private, highlight specific observations, attempt to communicate you’re coming from a place of concern.
• Allow student time to express themselves without interruption.
• Give empathetic responses, avoid blaming or minimizing.
• Research available resources remind them of Counseling Services or ASU Crisis HelpLine.
• If necessary seek consultation with Counseling Services. It is important to note that although you can provide us with information about a student, we are unable to confirm their attendance in treatment or provide details about their therapy without a signed release of information form.

If you would like someone from the university to reach out to the concerned individual please fill out a students of concern form.

How to Refer a Student

• The best referral is always to walk a student over to Counseling Services. If that option is unavailable offer to call to schedule an appointment. If you deem the situation an emergency call campus police or the ASU Crisis HelpLine while still in their presence.

One-Time Crisis Stabilization Session

Faculty/Staff in crisis are eligible to be seen at Counseling Services for a one-time stabilization session depending on staff availability. Eligible employees can utilize the Employee Assistance Program for longer-term treatment.

Training

Counseling Services can provide customized training for your department on a variety of mental health issues. Please see Outreach for more information.

Family and Friends

College is an exciting time for both you and your student. However, it can also be a point of anxiety for both parties. You are a vital part of your student’s wellness and success. We have listed the below resources to help you support your student during their time at ASU. If you have a concern about your child please feel free to contact Counseling Services.

Recognize the possible warning signs of a struggling student:

• Hopeless social media posts
• Poor sleep
• Social withdrawal
• Dropping grades
• Loss of pleasure in their interest areas
• Self-harm
• Change in eating
• Increased frustration
• Volatile emotions
• Persistent fatigue
• Increased substance use

How to be supportive:

• Don’t rush to judgment.
• Address your concerns in private, highlight specific observations and attempt to communicate you’re coming from a place of concern.
• Allow student time to express themselves without interruption
• Give empathetic responses, avoid blaming or minimizing.
• Research available resources and remind them of Counseling Services or ASU Crisis HelpLine.
• If necessary, seek consultation with Counseling Services. It is important to note that although you can provide us with information about your student, we are unable to confirm their attendance in treatment or provide details about their therapy without a signed release of information form.
• If you would like someone from the university to reach out to the concerned individual please fill out a students of concern form.

Resources for Families

• The Parent & Family Programs Newsletter — Suggested Online Resources Transition Year — An online resource center to help parents and students focus on emotional health before, during and after the college transition.
• College Parent Central — A website addressing new college parents to guide their process and provide needed information.
• Help a friend in Need — Additional warning signs and guidance on how to be a support.
• Set To Go — Your guide to transition from high school to college and adulthood.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness — Your guide to transition from high school to college and adulthood.

Students

In addition to counseling, there are a variety of services available to you as an ASU student.

ULifeLine allows ASU students access to learn about common mental health disorders among students, take mental health screenings, and helping a friend in distress. In the upper right-hand corner, type Angelo State University in “Find Your School.”

Emergency

In an emergency, the following resources are available.

By Phone

• ASU Crisis HelpLine - 325-486-6345
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
• Trevor Life for LGBTQ Youth - 1-866-488-7386
• Veterans Crisis Line – 1-800-273-8255

By Chat or Text

• Lifeline Chat
• Veterans Chat
• The Trevor Project LGBTQ Youth Crisis Chat/Text
  Or Text Trevor to 1-202-304-1200. Mon. - Fri., 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
• 7 Cups – Free online counseling

Local Mental Health Authority

MHMR Services for the Concho Valley
1501 W. Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76901
Phone: 325-653-5933
Crisis Line: 800-375-8965

Everyone

No matter how you are affiliated with Angelo State, the following resources may be helpful to you!

Brochures

Want more education on mental health disorders, achieving college success, diversity and more? The University of Illinois Counseling Center has a variety of brochures available to anyone.

Apps

If you can’t talk to a counselor help is just a click away with the following apps.

Counseling Apps

App Name	Function	Device	Cost
Breathe 2 Relax	Stress Management	Apple & Google Play	Free
Anxiety Free: I Can	Reduce stress, relax	Apple	Free
Take a Break	Stress relief	Apple	Free
Stop, Breath & Think	Mindfulness, meditation	Google Play	Free
Daily Yoga	Fitness	Apple & Google Play	Free
Fitbrains	Memory, brain speed	Apple & Google Play	Free
Ted	Inspiration	Apple	Free
A Friend Asks	Help a suicidal friend	Apple & Google Play	Free
Relief Link	Suicide Prevention	Apple	Free
Experience Project	Support	Website	Free
Mood 24/7	Mood management	Apple & Google Play	Free
Personal Zen	Brain boost, relaxation	Apple	Free
Depression CBT Self-Help Guide	Depression	Apple	Free
Flashcard DeluxeLite	Study Skills	Apple	Free
To-Do Calendar Plan	Organization	Android	Free
ADHD Treatment	ADHD/Focus	Apple	$9.99
Motivaider	Motivation	Apple & Google Play	$2.99
Pomodoro Time Pro	Focus, Time Management	Apple & Google Play	$1.99
To Doist	Organization	Apple & Google Play	Free
Errands To-Do List	Productivity	Apple	Free
Evernote	Notes/Productivity	Apple & Google Play	Free
EpicWin	Organization	Apple & Google Play	$1.99
Any.Do	Task Management	Apple & Google Play	Free