Mental Illness Facts

In this section, you will find facts and resources to help you learn about a variety of mental illnesses and where you can locate help for you or someone you know that may benefit from this information. Links below open a new window.

General Information about Mental Illness

Information on Specific Mental Illnesses

Suicide Awareness: Counselors are available on campus for Century College students that are in crisis. Contact the Counseling Center either in person (W2410) or by phone, 651-779-3285. The front desk personnel will inform a counselor that there is a student is crisis and will arrange for the student to be seen immediately. The Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program is on campus to raise awareness and encourage those in need to seek help. Yellow Ribbon cards are available in many Student Services Departments including Counseling, Access Center, SSS, and Health Center. If you are in a suicidal situation, you can always call 911 or go to your local hospital emergency room.

Check out the following links to learn more about suicide and the college student.

Suicide and America's Youth                               Important Facts about Suicide

CRISIS HOTLINES

Crisis Connection
Provides 24 hour/7 days a week free confidential crisis phone counseling.
(612) 379-6363 (In the Metro Area) or 1-866-379-6363 (outstate MN)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK

Day One Domestic Violence Line 1-866-223-1111

Rape and Sexual Abuse Center (612)-825 4357

Ramsey county Mental Health Center Crisis Program (651)-266-7900

Washington County Crisis Line (651)-777-4455

The Men’s Line: A 24/7 counseling line for men with issues of abuse or violence in their lives.
(612)-379-6367 (In the Metro Area) and 1-866-379-6367 (outstate MN)

Information and Referral Services: The following two websites can help you find services related to mental health counseling, housing, legal aid, transportation, health care, financial services and more.

UnitedWay (Click on “Search Now” on right)

PsychCentral (Scroll down on right and put zip code in “Find a Therapist Near You”)

Breakdown Mental Illness Stigma

Century College Counseling Center