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HIST 3320: The History of Childhood

An OER for Prof. Swapna Banerjee

Blackboard and Writing Help

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Writing

Mental Health Resources

Brooklyn College Personal Counseling Services

To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA)

  • TWLOHA is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.
  • TWLOHA.com

Crisis Text Line

  • A free, 24/7, confidential text message service for people in crisis.
  • Text TWLOHA to 741-741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  • 1-800-273-8255

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Resources for Students in Crisis from COVID

Campus Updates on COVID

Need Internet access, technology devices, emergency grant because of COVID-19? See Brooklyn College’s COVID-19 website

National COVID-19 Student Support Guide

Description: This guide, organized by Edquity, aims to help students in crisis get assistance with food, housing, healthcare, mental health, and provide other resources that students can benefit from during the pandemic.URL for National COVID-19 Student Support Guide

Surviving COVID-19: A #RealCollege Guide for Students

About: Dear college students: We know this is a time of tremendous stress and uncertainty. Please know that you are not alone. Your needs are legitimate, and you deserve support. This guide addresses common needs and offers resources. We also urge you to seek support from your college or university. We want you to be healthy and continue your education. We believe in you. -- The Hope Center Team. URL for Surviving COVID-19

Aunt Bertha

Description: Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.URL for Aunt Bertha

Young Invincibles New York 2020 Resource Document

Description: The Resources for New York City’s Young Adults in this document were Compiled by Spring 2020 cohort of New York Young Advocates. These resources are being updated weekly. URl for Young Invincibles New York 2020 Resource Document

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) COVID19 Resource and Information Guide

Description: NAMI educates and provides assistance for those who are dealing with mental illnesses and their families. The resource and information guide can help in dealing with overwhelming emotions that arise during the pandemic. URL for NAMI

Immigration Resources

Brooklyn College’s Immigrant Student Support Office

Office Location: 117 Roosevelt Hall
Website: Immigrant Student Success Office
Another useful website is: Resources for Immigrant Students at CUNY