Health and Wellness Resources

24/7 Crisis Numbers

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741741
Castleton Public Safety: 802-468-1215

The Trevor Project (Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth): 866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386)
Veterans Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Trans Lifeline (Suicide Prevention for Transgender People): 1-877-565-8860

Castleton PAC Hotline line: (802) 417-1408 (call or text)
NewStory Center (802) 775-3232
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Substance Use and Recovery Information
Treatment Resources in Vermont for Substance Abuse
ULifeline: This site was developed especially for college students. It includes anonymous, confidential mental health screenings, as well as resources and information about mental health.
Half of Us: Through Half of Us, mtvU and The Jed Foundation aim to initiate a public dialogue to raise awareness about the prevalence of mental health issues and connect students to the appropriate resources to get help.
It's Your (Sex) Life: IYSL inspires young people to take control of their sexual health by making informed and thoughtful decisions.
Guided Meditations: Find guided relaxation exercises from Tufts University, MIT Community Wellness, and UCLA
Go Ask Alice: This popular website from Columbia University addresses health and wellness issues, including sexual health issues and mental health topics.
The National Institute of Mental Health: Offers information about symptoms and treatments for mental disorders
NowMattersNow: Skills and resources for coping with suicidal thoughts
VT Directory of BIPOC Health and Wellness Practitioners: A directory of mental health and wellness providers working (or licensed to work) in the state of Vermont and who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color.