Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources

Tiger Wellness: Strive. Thrive. Transcend.

Welcome to Savannah State University’s Tiger Wellness Mental Health and Wellbeing Resource Hub.

At Savannah State University, we believe providing access to mental health support services and resources is a campus-wide responsibility. We understand the importance of providing a safe environment where students can learn and grow, particularly during the pandemic. That's why we are striving to ensure Savannah State remains a healthy and supportive community.

We have seen remarkable resilience from our students during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have also heard their calls and requests for expanded mental health services on our campus and we are excited to announce new resources that will be available in the spring.

All Savannah State University students will have access to the following services at no additional cost: 

• In partnership with Christie Campus Health provides 24/7/365 mental health support line for in-the-moment support and next steps, regardless of time of day or your location: 
  • Students can call the 24/7 Support Line at 833.910.3368 to connect for telehealth or in-person treatment sessions provided by a diverse network of licensed mental health clinicians.
  • For students outside the US, international students can call the 24/7/365 Support Line, staffed by Master's level counselors (or the local equivalent), by dialing +44 20 8987 6588. Support Line Clinicians can offer information, assessment, action planning, crisis intervention assistance, and/short-term problem resolution and referrals.
  • Access is available via toll-free phone, e-mail, SMS or instant messaging.
• 5 no-cost Treatment (Therapy) Visits per issue per year
  • Students have access to 5 no-cost sessions per issue per year through a credentialed provider network of more than 83,000 affiliate counselors.  Multiple local languages are supported by the providers.
  • Counseling is offered through the following modes: telephonic, face-to-face, or video.
• My Hands Self-Help Program
  • A computerized self-help cognitive behavioral therapy (cCBT) program is available to students that addresses mild to moderate anxiety, stress, and depression.  The course, which is available in English only, is comprised of 7 online CBT sessions and includes email and/or telephone support from qualified counselors.
  • A cCBT case manager follows up with participants to ensure the program is addressing their needs, answer any queries, and review progress toward their goal.  Users can also contact their case manager at any time to discuss their progress.
• Student App/Wellness Hub
  • Student App (known as iConnectYou)
    • Students will have access to a smartphone app offering 24/7 access to informational resources and instant video, SMS text, instant messaging or phone chat with a counselor. The App is available in any country that has a Google Play or App Store which provides apps for smartphones.
  • Wellness Hub
    • The website studentconnect.resourcesforyourlife.com provides students access to a wellness hub with culturally appropriate resources and mental health support services. Students can also "Contact a Counselor” to send an email to request a call back from a counselor.
• Virtual Psychiatric Clinics to offer assessment and medication management;
• Personal Student Navigators to assist with referral coordination and support;
• SSUWELLNESSHUB, an online training and education tool designed exclusively for students, which includes an App and an online wellness magazine with educational content, self-help tools and resource links; and
• Comprehensive campus programming and improved coordination of services.

To learn about current support services provided at the university or to find out more about our Tiger Wellness Mental Health and Wellbeing initiative contact:

Bonita Bradley, Dean of Students
Division of Student Affairs
912.358.3118
bradleyb@savannahstate.edu

Jacqueline Awe, Director
Department of Student Development
912.358.3114
awej@savannahstate.edu

Additional Resources:

• Counseling Services - Counseling Services
• Harris McDew Health Center - Community Resources
• COVID-19 Information - Community Resources
• Recreation and Wellness - Sports and Wellness
• S.T.A.R. Program - S.T.A.R.
• SSU Public Safety - Department of Public Safety
• Title IX - Title IX Office of Compliance