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Student Wellness Resources


Wellness Resources List


Dealing with things like mental health and substance abuse can feel incredibly isolating while studying remotely. But you don’t have to work through them alone. The resources on this page are here to serve as a starting point to help connect you with the wellness services you need to be successful at Unity and beyond.


Mental Health Support

Are you feeling overwhelmed or recognize that counseling could help with something you are struggling with? Use the resources in this section to connect with counselors and other virtual help sources:



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Suicide & Crisis Support


Call or Text: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org

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Virtual Care Group*


Connect Online: https://www.thevirtualcaregroup.com/unity-distance/
Call: 855-522-1226

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Crisis Text Line


Text HOME to 741741


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The NAMI National Helpline Resource Directory lists outstanding resources to help you identify possible options


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Anxiety in the Classroom provides resources for college and university students dealing with anxiety and OCD



Note: Unity Environmental University provides Distance Education students free, unlimited access to therapists and on-demand crisis counseling through Virtual Care Group while enrolled.




Substance Use and Addiction Resources

If you are dealing with substance use or addiction, or would like counseling, reach out to one of the following resources:


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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Referral Service

Call: 800-662-HELP (4357)
Visit: Online treatment locator
Text your zip code to 435748

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American Society of Addiction Medicine

Find a Physician at Patient Resources