Resources
Below you will find a variety of resources which may be helpful to students.
Visit the Counseling & Testing center resources page for more helpful resources
Mental Health Resources
- Mental health resources available in the South-west Michigan Area (PDF)
- FindTreatment.gov (SAMHSA) - Confidential locator for therapy/substance-use/crisis services.
- APA Psychologist Locator - Search licensed psychologists by city/state.
- American Psychiatric Association - Psychiatrist Finder - Find psychiatrists by location/insurance.
- Open Path Collective - Affordable therapy - Sliding scale; typically $30–$70 per session.
- Psychology Today - Therapist Finder - Large directory, filter by insurance/specialty.
- Zencare - Therapist Matching - Curated network, video intros, filter by specialty.
- Harvard Health - Exercise for depression
- Harvard Health - Exercises most effective for depression (2024 review)
Psychological Body Armor, Stress, Coping Strategies, & Support
- NHS: Breathing exercises for stress
- AASM: Practice Guidelines (sleep/CBT‑I hub) - Insomnia treatment that fits irregular work days.
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America - Mindfulness basics
- NIH News in Health - Coping with grief - Practical tips & when to seek help.
- National Institute on Aging - Grief & loss - Updated guidance including prolonged/complicated grief.
- Center for Prolonged Grief (Columbia University) - Resources - Handouts, provider info, and education.
- NHS - How-to - Step-by-step belly/box breathing
- Oak Street Health - Breathing Techniques overview - Quick list (box, diaphragmatic, 4‑7‑8).
- Harvard Health - Exercise for anxiety
- NIH News in Health - The power of pets - Health benefits of pet companionship.
- CDC - Healthy Pets, Healthy People - Benefits and safety around animals.
- U.S. Surgeon General - Advisory on social connection (2023) - Why connection matters, national recommendations.
- NIH - Social Wellness Toolkit - How to build/keep relationships.
- Mayo Clinic - Friendships & health - Straightforward, actionable guide.
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) - Behavioral & Psychological Treatments for Insomnia (Patient Guide PDF) - Plain‑language handout.
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) - Practice Guidelines (hub)
- BMJ - Food & mood (evidence overview) - Peer‑reviewed evidence summary.
- Harvard Health - Nutritional Psychiatry: Your brain on food - Accessible explainer.
- British Dietetic Association - Food & Mood - Practical diet guidance.
Emergency & Financial Resources (Michigan)
- MI Bridges (MDHHS) - Apply for benefits; explore local resources.
- Michigan 2‑1‑1 - 24/7 connection to local assistance (housing, utilities, food, mental health).
- Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) - Utility assistance statewide.
- MiABLE (Michigan ABLE Program) - Tax‑advantaged savings for people with disabilities.
Mental Health Resources for Pilots and Aviation Students
- Mental Health ARC Final Report 2024 (PDF)
- HIMS‑savvy AME lookup - Use the directories to coordinate with your AME/HIMS when medical aviation is involved.
- FAA Pilot Mental Fitness - Policy + links to AME guidance.
- ALPA Pilot Peer Support - 24/7 trained peers for ALPA pilots.
- Project Open Skies - Pilot‑led mental‑health nonprofit/community.
- USHST Peer Pilot Program - Free, confidential peer support.
Helpful Links
- For official University Policies & Programs: AU Academic Bulletin
- Information about how to recieve credit through the CLEP Program: CLEP a class
- A list of all of the courses offered during this semester: Current Courses
- Resources to help prepare for standardized tests: Preparation for Standardized Tests (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, etc.)
- Andrews University Library: James White Library
- Information for those interested in Psychology: Careers in Psychology, Career & Degree Information in Psychology, Careers in Counseling
Instructional Resources
- Instructions for filling out and signing a Digital PDF (Digital Forms)
- Behavioral Sciences Handbook (2019-20)
- Registering with CRNs
- Video: Navigating the Course Schedule
- Video: Registering Online
- Video: Clearing Financially
- Check out this Winter Driving Guide for tips on how to handle driving in cold, snowy, icy climates.
Programs, Institutes, or Departments with affiliations to the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences:
- Phone: 269-471-3152
- Email: ssbs@andrews.edu