Mental Health & Disability Resources
Agency Resources on the Web
Student Web Resources
- College Guide for Students with Disabilities
- Guide to Online College with a Learning Disability
- AHEAD (Association on the Higher Education and Disability)
- Heath Resource Center
- MOAHEAD
- AbleData — provides information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from various sources.
- National Center for Accessible Educational Materials
- ATiA: Assistive Technology Industry Association — provide products and services that enhance benefits and opportunities for persons with disabilities.
- Rehab Tool — A great source for assistive technology products, resources, links, and news. They also have a nice forum where one can seek the advice and support of professionals and others.
- Microsoft’s Accessibility Options — Make your computer easier to use with accessibility options for everyone.
- LD Online – Assistive technology for postsecondary students with learning disabilities.
- Missouri Assistive Technology Project — The mission of Missouri Assistive Technology is to increase access to assistive technology for Missourians, of all ages, with all types of disabilities.
- Helping Students with Visual Impairment — This guide explains how colleges are creating more welcoming and inclusive learning environments, with a sharp focus on assistive technology, campus resources that provide assistive services and tools, information about scholarships for students with visual impairments, and online resources they can access to facilitate academic and career success.
Mental Health Resources
- Active Minds — a focus on young adults ages 14–25, Active Minds opens up the conversation about mental health by empowering young adults to speak openly and encourages help-seeking.
- National Alliance in Mental Illness Helpline — 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
- Missouri Department of Mental Health — Access Crisis Intervention (ACI) serves adults and children experiencing a behavioral health crisis in Missouri 24/7 by assessing and providing information; linking to services; resources and supports, and maintaining individuals in the least restrictive setting.
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 1-800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line — Free 24/7 support. Text HOME to 741741
- Missouri Show-Me Hope — Missouri’s crisis counseling program (CCP) in response to a disaster or critical event. Counselors are based in the local community to teach coping and stress management skills to anyone dealing with the anxiety and uncertainty caused by the event. Call or text 1-800-985-5990
- SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) — Create a wellness plan and find programs and campaigns that offer information, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality and delivery of behavioral health services across the nation. 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- United Way — 211
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