Mental Health Resources for Students with Disabilities

Please navigate through this page for a variety of mental health and support resources for students with disabilities.

As noted on the Stonehill College Institutional Diversity site, "we believe in the inherent dignity of each person and are committed to nurturing and valuing a culture where differences are openly shared and affirmed.  As mutual respect is a cornerstone of educating the whole person, we aspire to build and maintain an honest, just and compassionate community.  Stonehill aims to empower each of its members to challenge and support one another and to embrace our human solidarity, which we understand as essential to inclusivity."

Honoring human difference in its many forms is the responsibility of everyone at the College, both individually and collectively.  Counseling Services strives to consider the mental health needs of our campus and provide resources and information reflective of the diverse identities, cultural backgrounds, and experiences of our community.

While our team of clinicians in Counseling Services may not represent all identity backgrounds making up our student body, we are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment, where all identities, beliefs, and experiences are recognized and valued.  In addition to services we offer on-campus via counseling, case management, crisis intervention, groups, and outreach programming, we have collaborated with Accessibility Services and other campus partners to compile resources here specific to the emotional and mental health needs of students with disabilities. Students are welcome to meet with Counseling Services or the Accessibility Services for support and to learn more about any of the resources listed below.  

Attention Deficit Disorder Association  ADDA is source for information and resources exclusively for and about adult ADHD. ADDA brings together scientific perspectives and the human experience to generate hope, awareness, empowerment and connections worldwide in the field of ADHD. 

CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ADHD 

ADDitude   ADDitude Magazine provides various information and resources to individuals learning, working, and living with ADHD. 

Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)   CHADD provides ADHD resources to individuals, parents, teachers, and professionals via 200 local chapters throughout the United States.  Here are some helpful resources from CHADD regarding medication and ADHD, ADHD and coexisting conditions, and general ADHD information.  

National Resource Center on ADHD   The National Resource Center on ADHD, a program of CHADD, serves as the national clearinghouse for science-based information and resources on ADHD. 

College Autism Network is an organization that strives to improve access, experiences, and outcomes for postsecondary students with autism.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—Autism Spectrum DisorderThis is an informational site about Autism Spectrum Disorder.

National Institute of Mental Health Here you can find facts on Autism Spectrum Disorder.

College Central, Organization for Autism Research

Navigating College Handbook, Autistic Self Advocacy Network A free handbook for college students on the spectrum written by young adults who have ASD. Download the PDF on this page.

Neurodiversity Hub A resource listing for college students to assist in getting through college, graduating, and starting a career.

Resource Site dedicated to navigating the transition into adulthood with ASD including employment, relationships, and living independently.

Perkins College Success is a college readiness program designed to give college-bound high school graduates the critical academic and blindness skills they need to reach their full, college-ready potential.  

Peer Support and Mentoring Resources list, including ACB Students, through the American Council of the Blind. 

JED Mental Health Resource Center: Online resource center including information, articles, and tips around college mental health.

Check out additional resources on Counseling Services’ Self-Help page as well as through the Office of Health and Wellness.

National Deaf Center: An organization dedicated to supporting deaf individuals in postsecondary education.

In Massachusetts, if deaf or hard of hearing individuals are in need of treatment for psychiatric crisis, they may wish to consult the Advocates Deaf Respite Program.

Black, Disabled, and Proud: College Students with Disabilities A website for college students, created by the HBCU Disability Consortium and the Association on Higher Education And Disability 

National Coalition for Latinxs with Disabilities  CNLD is dedicated to disability justice and to embracing all of the intersecting identities of our disabled Latinx community..  

We R Native is a health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, providing content on a variety of health, mental health, and wellness topics.  

Disability Visibility Project - Asian Pacific Americans With Disabilities: Our Stories, Our Lives

Steve Fund: An organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. 

Dyscalculia.org Lots of resources for people of all ages who have dyscalculia (or think they do) - symptoms, accommodations, suggested reading, and programs to strengthen math skills.  

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)   The NCLD, also known as LD.org, provides information and events to educate and empower individuals living with an LD. 

LD Online   A comprehensive website resource on LD for educators, parents and students.

Going to College This website contains information about living college life with a disability. It is designed for high school students with the goal of helping students with disabilities prepare for their college experience.

Self-Advocacy for College Students This article explains what self-advocacy is and how to improve your self-advocacy skills. 

Set To Go is a website sponsored bye the JED Foundation about making the transition from high school to college.

We share resources on our site to offer information for interested students.  However, it should be noted that Stonehill is not affiliated with these resources and they are independent platforms.  It is a personal choice to utilize resources listed here and you may not find all the resources to be helpful for your needs.  Please don’t hesitate to call Counseling Services to schedule an appointment if you would benefit from discussing coping strategies and resources further.  If you have any accessibility needs and cannot access resources listed here, please call the office and we will assist in any way we can.

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Emergencies, Urgent Supports, and Appointments

In the event you are experiencing an emergency, please contact Campus Police at 508-565-5555 if on-campus or 911 if off-campus.

If you are in crisis and need to speak to a counselor urgently, please call our main line at 508-565-1331 and select Option 2 to be connected to the 24/7 Urgent Support Line.

If you would like to schedule a routine appointment such as an intake, or inquire further about our services, please call our main line at 508-565-1331 and select Option 1 to be connected to the front desk.

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