- About the OU Counseling Center
- Request a Workshop
- Support Groups Schedule
- Confidentiality and Other Forms
- How to Make a Referral
- Staff Directory
- Clinical Services
- Free Online Screening
- Common Concerns
- Well-being Videos
- For Faculty and Staff
- For Parents
- For Veterans
- Additional Resources
- Outreach and Education
Oakland University Counseling Center
Graham Health Center, East Wing
408 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester,
MI
48309-4452
(location map)
(248) 370-3465
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Additional Resources
There are many subject areas within psychology and counseling that may be of interest to students and the wider OU community. This list can be a starting point to learn more about other areas of interest and concern and to become more informed.
- American Self-Harm Information Clearinghouse
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- Half of Us: mtvU and the Jed Foundation launched a campaign to raise awareness about the prevalence of mental health issues on campus and connect students to the appropriate resources to get help. “Half of Us” represents the reality that nearly half of all college students have felt so depressed they could not function. Included at Half of Us are school-specific and national resources, an anonymous screening tool for a range of emotional disorders, and opportunities for interactivity and expression.
- Mental Health Resources
- Michigan Mental Health Networker
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Mental Health Association
- National Sleep Foundation
- Panic Center, The
- Psych Central
- ULifeline.org, a college mental health website launched by the Jed Foundation
- Alano Clubs
- Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. & Alateen
- Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
- Blood Alcohol Level Calculation
- Co-Anon Family Groups, Inc.
- Families Anonymous, Inc.
- Marijuana Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Nar-Anon Family Groups Headquarters, Inc. & Nar-Ateen
- National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
- National Drug Abuse Treatment Referral and Information Service
- Nicotine Anonymous
- Parent Resource Institute for Drug Education (PRIDE)
- Partnership for a Drug-Free America
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- All About Depression
- Bipolar Disorder - A Guide For Patients and Families
- NIMH Depression Resources
- HAVEN
- American Bar Association Domestic Violence Resources Sponsored by the American Bar Association; explains domestic violence, one's legal rights and how to implement them; gives related sites; has a good bibliography, provides current stats and myths about domestic violence, and how to create a safety plan and get free.
- DomesticViolence.org Created by the shelters in Southeast Michigan. Includes phone numbers of resources and shelters in the SE Michigan area; explanations of domestic violence, how to get a personal protection order, the domestic violence wheels, very supportive of women.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 800-787-3224
- The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- www.beliefnet.com Provides religion-based support to people of many faiths.
- www.griefnet.org Information and online support groups for people coping with grief and loss.
- www.AARP.org/griefandloss/home.html An American Association of Retired Persons site
- www.NHPCO.org Sponsored by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
- www.centering.org Provides education and resources for the bereaved.
- www.grief.net Provides information on helping deal with a death, divorce, or other major losses.
How to Reduce Stress in College Life
OU It Gets Better: Check out the video!
Guided Imagery
Below are several videos of guided imagery accompanied with relaxing music. These videos are best enjoyed when the viewer is in an environment free from distractions (little noise, little light, etc.). Although this is only a small portion of the amount of guided imagery YouTube videos, they will still help to relax you and relieve stress.