Screening Tool Resource
Meditation/Mindfulness
Sleep Aids
Support Networks
Anxiety & Depression Support
Mood Trackers
- Dailyo
- Sanvello
Habit-Building/Productivity
BIPOC Mental Health Resources
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. https://afsp.org/minoritymentalhealth/
- Asian American Health Initiative: Working to improve the health and wellness of Asian American communities. https://aahiinfo.org/aahi-resources/
- Asian Mental Health Collective: Raising awareness about the importance promoting emotional well-being and challenging the stigma concerning mental health amongst the AAPI community. https://www.asianmhc.org/
- AAKOMA Project: Helping diverse families achieve optimal mental health. https://aakomaproject.org/
- Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM): Helping Black people gain access to or stay connected with emotional health care and healing. https://beam.community/
- Black Girls Smile: Empowering young American women to take ownership of their mental health and stability. https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/resources
- Black Mental Health Alliance: Supporting the health and well-being of Black people and other vulnerable communities. https://blackmentalhealth.com/
- Black Mental Wellness: Provides access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective. https://www.blackmentalwellness.com/
- The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF): BLHF's vision is to eradicate the stigma around mental health issues in the African-American community. https://borislhensonfoundation.org/
- Center for Black Women's Wellness (CBWW): Provides free and low-cost services to empower black women, and their families, toward physical, mental and economic wellness. https://www.cbww.org/
- Center for Native American Youth: Believes all Native American youth should lead full and healthy lives and have equal access to opportunity. https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/center-for-native-american-youth/
- Color of Change: The nation’s largest online racial justice organization. https://colorofchange.org/
- Eustress: Raises awareness on the importance of mental health in underserved communities. https://www.eustressinc.org/
- Inclusive Therapists: Provides a directory to find therapists who will offer care specifically for your unique identity. https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/
- Latinx Therapy: Working to break the stigma of mental health related to the Latinx community. https://latinxtherapy.com/
- Loveland Foundation: Committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls. https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
- MANA: A National Latina Organization: MANA represents the interests of Latina women, youth and families on issues that impact our communities. https://www.hermana.org/
- Mental Health America: Dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting BIPOC mental health. https://www.mhanational.org/bipoc-mental-health
- MIND Right: They provide culturally responsive mental health coaching to teens and young adults over text message. https://www.mindright.io/
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Helps individuals affected by mental illness build better lives through education, support and advocacy.
- National Alliance for Hispanic Health: Focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of Hispanics through improving the quality of care and its availability to all. https://www.healthyamericas.org/
- National Queer and Trans People of Color Network: Offers a range of therapy options including both paid and unpaid sessions. https://www.nqttcn.com/directory
- Pretty Brown Girl: Dedicated to educating and empowering girls of color. https://prettybrowngirl.com/
- South Asian Mental Health Alliance (SAMHAA): Engaging, educating and mobilizing the BC South Asian community around issues related to mental health. http://samhaa.org/
- The Steve Fund: Promote the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. https://www.stevefund.org/
- The Trevor Project: The world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people, including the BIPOC community.https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/06/01/supporting-black-lgbtq-youth-mental-health/
- Therapy for Black Girls: Online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
- Therapy for Black Men: Committed to the mental wellness of Black men and boys. https://therapyforblackmen.org/
- Therapy for Latinx: National mental health resource for the Latinx community. https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/
- WeRNative: Comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth. https://www.wernative.org/
LGBTQIA+ Resources
- The Trevor Project – supporting the LGBTQ+ community
- National LGBTQ Task Force – dedicated to freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people
- Bisexual Resource Center – works to connect the bi+ community
- The Asexual Visibility & Education Network – largest online asexual community
- National Center for Transgender Equality – support for transgender and non-binary people
- The Safe Zone Project – training Allies
- Gender Spectrum Lounge – global online community for gender-expansive teens
- Human Rights Campaign – tools for equality and inclusion
- Connect Safely – LGBTQ+ resources
At Berry College, we know how important your role is in your student’s life—even as they grow into greater independence. The transition to college brings exciting growth and new challenges, not just for students, but for families too. Whether your student is thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, we’re here to support you in supporting them.
How to Support Your College Student
College is a time of major developmental milestones: identity formation, increased responsibility, and emotional growth. Here are some ways you can help your student navigate this transition:
- Practice Active Listening
Let your student talk without immediately trying to fix the problem. Ask open-ended questions like, “What’s been the hardest part?” or “What do you need from me right now?" - Normalize the Ups and Downs
Remind them that stress, homesickness, and self-doubt are common - and usually temporary - parts of college life. - Encourage Self-Advocacy
Instead of solving issues for them, coach them through steps they can take (e.g., reaching out to a professor, making a counseling appointment). - Be Mindful of Expectations
Support exploration in academic interests, relationships, and career paths—even if their choices differ from your own hopes. - Know the Boundaries of Confidentiality
Understand that student mental health services are confidential, but we welcome parent inquiries about general concerns or support.
Self-Care for Parents
Caring for your student also means caring for yourself. The college transition can be emotionally complex: pride, worry, grief, and hope can all exist at once.
Ways to take care of yourself during this transition: Stay connected to your own support systems—friends, family, spiritual community, or therapist. Acknowledge your own emotional experience—letting go is hard and normal. Maintain your routines and hobbies. Give yourself permission to grow alongside your student.
If you're struggling: Consider speaking to a therapist or coach who specializes in life transitions or parenting young adults. Taking care of your emotional health models resilience for your student.
Parent Resources
We’ve curated a list of tools and articles to help you support your student from a place of calm, clarity, and compassion:
Articles & Guides
Helping Your College Student Through Emotional Struggles – NAMI
Letting Go: Tips for Parents of New College Students – Psychology Today
The College Parent Central Blog
Books
Letting Go: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding the College Years – Karen Levin Coburn & Madge Treeger
The Stressed Years of Their Lives – B. Hibbs & A. Rostain
How to Raise an Adult – Julie Lythcott-Haims
Let Them- Mel Robinson
Mental Health Resources
Berry College Counseling Center: Learn more about our services
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
The Jed Foundation – Parent Support
When to Reach Out for Help
Encourage your student to reach out to our Counseling Center if you notice:
Persistent sadness, isolation, or hopelessness
Sudden changes in behavior, sleep, or academic performance
Expressions of being overwhelmed, anxious, or having difficulty coping
Talk of self-harm or suicide
** You can also make an online report for your student. We are dedicated to the well-being and success of our students — and work toward creating a campus culture that supports and cares for all community members. The Care Team, within the Dean of Students Office, is an interdisciplinary faculty/staff team focused on providing proactive and collaborative approaches to students facing a challenge, whether personal or academic. Regardless of the challenge, we are ready to listen and help create action plans and to help you connect/coordinate on and off-campus resources.
Student Alert Referral Form
You are welcome to call the Counseling Center with concerns. While we cannot share personal information about your student without their written consent, we can listen and offer guidance.
Contact Us
Berry College Counseling Center
Ladd Center
Phone: 706-236-2259
Email: wgates@berry.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm