Mental Health

Maintaining good mental health is an important aspect of being successful in college.
Learning how to manage concerns such as stress, anxiety, and depression can help now
and as students deal with challenges of life in the future. Southeastern understands
that the shared responsibility of faculty, staff, and students is needed to ensure
the health of our University community.

Things you can do for your mental health

  • Get plenty of rest

  • Nourish your body

  • Set realistic and achievable goals

  • Prioritize self-care as a responsibility

  • Surround yourself with strong family or social support

  • Get help when you need it

  • Start today

 

Campus Resources

The University has a number of campus resources to help students maintain optimal
mental and emotional health

University Counseling Center

985-549-3894

[email protected]

University Health Center

985-549-2242

[email protected]

Recreational Sports & Wellness

985-549-5591

[email protected]

Dining Services

985-549-2286

[email protected]

 

Accessibility Services

985-549-2247

[email protected]

 

Resources 

Southeastern Counseling Center

UCC – 985-549-3894

CRISIS – 985-549-2222

  • Individual psychotherapy and group and family counseling for students, faculty, and
    staff

  • After-hours crisis counselor 24/7

  • Psychoeducation and programming

  • Medication management for indigent students

 

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  • The 988 suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network
    of over 200+ crissi centers that provide 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with
    the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. 

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Helpline – 800-950-6264

NAMI St. Tammany

  • (Hammond) The group meets the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6:30 P.M.

  • For details and registration: https://www.nami.org

 

Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center

225-924-3900

The PHONE: Anyone in crisis can call THE PHONE, 924-3900 to talk with a trained counselor.
THE PHONE is available 24/7 to provide free and confidential crisis counseling to
callers.

Survivors Services

The Survivors of Suicide Program (SOS) offers ongoing support to survivors of suicide,
those who have lost a loved one to suicide. The SOS support group meets weekly and
provides survivors with a safe place to share their feelings, thoughts and memories
about the person they have lost to suicide.

 

LOSS

The Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) program provides immediate support
to suicide survivors as close to the time of death as possible. LOSS team members
are activated by the EBR Parish Coroner’s Office or Police when a death by suicide
occurs in our parish. While at the scene, the LOSS team can provide support, and information
about resources available to them through the Center.

 

Crisis Response

The Center offers Postvention support for bereaved family, friends, co-workers, and
professionals who have been impacted by a tragic death or traumatic event.