Here are resources for those who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or who need help coping with stress. The DSPS office at each campus can also assist you. 

Crisis Contact Numbers

• Crisis Text Line. Text “COURAGE” to 741741 for 24/7, confidential support from trained crisis counselors
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
  English 1-800-273-TALK (8255) TTY 1-800-799-4TTY (48889)
• The Trevor Lifeline
  1-866-488-7386

Kings County

If you or someone you know is in crisis, Please contact the following numbers:

• Kings Co. Crisis/ Suicide Prevention
  1-800-655-2553
• Kings Co. Behavioral Health
  (559) 852-2376
• Kingsview Counseling Services (Hanford)
  (559) 582-4481

Fresno County

• Fresno County Behavioral Health  559-600-WARM (9276)

Online Resources, Brochures, and Fact Sheets

• Anxiety http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/anxiety-disorders/nimhanxiety.pdf
• Attention Deficit Disorder https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml

Online Support Group

For a limited time, the DRAW Program will be offering FREE online support groups via video for all students, staff, faculty, and/or community members that may be struggling with mental wellness during COVID-19.  This support group will run every Thursday from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm until further notice.

Please call/text/email the DRAW therapist, Seng Leang Tang at 559-380-6690 or sunshineleang@gmail.com for more information.

Draw Warm Line

For a limited time, the DRAW Program will be offering FREE non-crisis phone/text support to students, staff, faculty, and/or community members that may be struggling with mental wellness during COVID-19.  The DRAW Warm Line can be accessed by calling/texting (559) 697-3460.  The DRAW therapist, Seng Leang Tang will be available to provide phone/text support during the following days/times:

·        Mon 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

·        Tues 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

·        Wed 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

·        Thu 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

You may also call/text anytime to leave a message and Seng Leang will return your call/text as soon as she is able.

Web Links

Alcohol and Substance Abuse

• www.helpguide.org
• https://www.drugrehab.com/guides/campus/

Anxiety

• www.freedomfromfear.org
• www.nimh.nih.gov

Bipolar Disorder

• www.nimh.nih.gov
• www.internationalbipolarfoundation.org

Depression

• www.nimh.nih.gov
• www.helpguide.org

Grief/Loss

• www.helpguide.org

Stress Management

• www.about.com (techniques)
• www.about.com (thoughts)
• www.nim.nih.gov

Suicide Prevention/Loss

• www.mayoclinic.com
• www.stopasuicide.org
• www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• www.suicideispreventable
• Fresno Survivors of Suicide

Trauma

• www.helpguide.org