Suicide & Crisis Support
Call or Text: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org
Overview
We’re Here to Help You Find the Support You Need
Whether it’s Maine, Florida, California, or anywhere in between, Unity Environmental University is here to support you. Our Wellness and Support resources are meant to ensure every Distance Education student feels valued and connected. We partner with trusted nonprofit organizations to provide guidance and connect you with national and local services that can truly make a difference. Your well-being matters, and you don’t have to navigate your journey alone.
Please Note: Most of the resources listed are geared towards supporting individuals in the United States. If you are outside of the United States, please consider similar resources in your region.
Mental Health and Crisis Support
Free immediate access to teletherapy and crisis support is available 24/7 through our partner Uwill.
Crisis Resources
In addition to access to the 24/7 crisis support from our partner Uwill, we work to connect students to national and community services to make sure you have the support you need to succeed. These resources are trusted, not-for-profit helplines and websites, many of which include referrals or connections to local agencies and programs.
Emergency
Immediate Emergency
Call: 911
or visit the nearest emergency room
Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Text Line counselor
Mental Health Crisis
Call: (833) 646-1526
Connect with a licensed therapist trained in crisis.
Wellness Resources
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.
These resources can help connect you with the wellness services you need to be successful at Unity and beyond.
Note: While enrolled, Unity Environmental University provides Distance Education students free, unlimited access to therapists and on-demand crisis counseling through Uwill.
- Call or Text: 988
- Chat: 988lifeline.org
Text HOME to 741741
The National Alliance on Mental Illness for support and education
Anxiety in the Classroom provides resources for college and university students dealing with anxiety and OCD
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Treatment Referral Service
- Call: 800-662-HELP (4357)
- Visit: Online treatment locator
- Text your zip code to 435748
Local Resources and Services
From healthy food, housing, and employment and internet access, we want to make sure you can find the resources you need to have the daily essentials covered to be successful.
Emergencies: Call: 911 Or, visit the nearest emergency room
Other Assistance: Call 211 for referrals to social services and other assistance near you for health, housing, food, and disaster recovery.
Housing Support
If you are looking for resources that provide support for housing, check out the services in the following section.
Housing Opportunities & Homeless Prevention
Explore various tools and resources related to housing access and affordability, homelessness, and more.
Food Assistance
Food insecurity can affect anyone from any walk of life. If you are looking for resources for food assistance, reach out to the services in the following section.
Unexpected Unemployment
Sudden job loss can bring any number of complications into your life. Use the resources in this section to start finding solutions to unexpected unemployment.
Cara Collective
Develops employment pathways for individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Provides information geared towards employees requiring workplace accommodations for disability or health-related issues.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Links you to the services and benefits in your state.
Computer & Internet Access
Having reliable access to the internet and the technology you need for class is essential for success. Use the resources in this section to find the services you need.
PCs for People
A national nonprofit working to get low-cost quality computers and internet into the homes of individuals, families, and nonprofits with low income.
Affordable Connectivity Program
Helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
