Mental Health
Maintaining good mental health is an important aspect of being successful in college.
Learning how to manage concerns such as stress, anxiety, and depression can help now
and as students deal with challenges of life in the future. Southeastern understands
that the shared responsibility of faculty, staff, and students is needed to ensure
the health of our University community.
Things you can do for your mental health
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Get plenty of rest
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Nourish your body
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Set realistic and achievable goals
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Prioritize self-care as a responsibility
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Surround yourself with strong family or social support
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Get help when you need it
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Start today
Campus Resources
The University has a number of campus resources to help students maintain optimal
mental and emotional health
985-549-3894
985-549-2242
Recreational Sports & Wellness
985-549-5591
985-549-2286
985-549-2247
Resources
Southeastern Counseling Center
UCC – 985-549-3894
CRISIS – 985-549-2222
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Individual psychotherapy and group and family counseling for students, faculty, and
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After-hours crisis counselor 24/7
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Psychoeducation and programming
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Medication management for indigent students
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- The 988 suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network
of over 200+ crissi centers that provide 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with
the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Helpline – 800-950-6264
NAMI St. Tammany
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(Hammond) The group meets the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6:30 P.M.
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For details and registration: https://www.nami.org
Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center
225-924-3900
The PHONE: Anyone in crisis can call THE PHONE, 924-3900 to talk with a trained counselor.
THE PHONE is available 24/7 to provide free and confidential crisis counseling to
callers.
Survivors Services
The Survivors of Suicide Program (SOS) offers ongoing support to survivors of suicide,
those who have lost a loved one to suicide. The SOS support group meets weekly and
provides survivors with a safe place to share their feelings, thoughts and memories
about the person they have lost to suicide.
LOSS
The Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) program provides immediate support
to suicide survivors as close to the time of death as possible. LOSS team members
are activated by the EBR Parish Coroner’s Office or Police when a death by suicide
occurs in our parish. While at the scene, the LOSS team can provide support, and information
about resources available to them through the Center.
Crisis Response
The Center offers Postvention support for bereaved family, friends, co-workers, and
professionals who have been impacted by a tragic death or traumatic event.
