Resources

• Disabilities Organizations
• Ethnicity & Race Organizations
• First-Generation – first student to graduate college
• LGBTQ+ Learning More & Organizations
• Are you, or is someone you know, in crisis?

Disabilities Organizations

• National Center for College Students with Disabilities
   
• Understood – “7 things to know about college disability services”
   
• “Difference Between High School and College Disability Services”

Ethnicity & Race Organizations

• The American Council in Higher Education: Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education
   
• Learn How to Become – “College Resources for Minority Students” 
   
• United Negro College Fund “The nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization” focusing not only on scholarships but education and advocacy. 
   
• Thurgood Marshall College Fund offers resources for third-party scholarships, but includes other helpful resources to prepare for college and networking opportunities after college.
   
• African American College Grants/Scholarships 
   
• American Psychology Association – Ethnic Minority Students Resources & Information for Psychology Students
   
• “What I have learned as a first-generation college student – Lyric Swinton – TEDxUofSC. (https://youtu.be/VRVG7kjvw7g) Featuring some personal insights of both minority and first-gen college student (3:49). 
   
• Additional resources for minority LGBTQ+ students in the section “LGBTQ+ Learning More & Organizations” below specific for BIPOC communities. 

First-Generation – first student to graduate college

• Center for First-Generation Students Success
   
• First Generation Foundation – “Inspiring, serving, and supporting first generation college students.”
   
• STEPS Student Training & Education in Public Service – “Online guide for first generation college students with additional resources”
   
• I’m First! “An initiative of Strive for College, is an online community celebrating first-generation college students by offer stories, insights, and resources.”
• First in the Family Scholarships
   
• “What I have learned as a first-generation college student – Lyric Swinton – TEDxUofSC. (https://youtu.be/VRVG7kjvw7g) Featuring some personal insights of both minority and first-gen college student (3:49). 
   
• First Generation College Student Guide – Provides resources for navigating college.
   
• “What to Know as a First-Generation College Student” an excellent article by U.S. News and World report on how to navigate college as a first-gen student.
   
• “What it’s like to be a first generation college student” (https://youtu.be/JvGLJfPV3-c) Explores three first-gen students discussing what the label means (2:01)

LGBTQ+ Learning More & Organizations

• Personal Pronouns – How to use them & Why do they mater
   
• Trans What? – Explores terminology, debunking misconceptions and how to be an ally.
   
• National Center for Transgender Equality – “The nation’s leading social justice advocacy organization with life-saving change for transgender people.”
   
• LGBTQ+ College Student Resources Guide
   
• Asexual Visibility & Education Network “World’s largest online asexual online community as well as resources and education”
   
• GLSEN Gay, Lesbian, and Straight education network “Works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.
   
• Family Acceptance Project “Research-based, culturally grounded approach to help ethnically, racially, and religiously diverse families learn to support their LGBTQ children.”
   
• It Gets Better Project – “To uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ youth around the globe. Focusing on education, sharing of stories, and resources to get help.”
   
• GNC – Gender nonconforming resources
   
• Black LGBTQ+ community and organizations
   
• POC (People of Color)  resources and organizations
   
• Migrants, Refugees, and Asylees resources and organizations
   
• Transgender Law Center – “The largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people.”
   
• The Trevor Project – “Resources and guides to help LGBTQ+ youth struggling with suicide.”
   
• Additional resources suggested by Safe Zone Project

Are you, or is someone you know, in crisis?

• College Students on Iola Campus– Contact Josiah D’Albini, Director of Student Life.
   
• College Students on Burlingame or Online Campuses – Contact Cynthia Jacobson, Vice President of Student Affairs.
   
• International Students – Contact Nate Rodriguez, Academic Advisor for International Students.
   
• High School Students – Contact your local high school counselor for resources. 
   
• Allen Employees Assistance Plan - New Directions EAP. For access, log-in to your myAllen portal -> Select "Allen Resources" -> Select "Employee Assistance Program". Contact Shellie Regehr for  more information.
   
• LGBTQ+ Students – Trevor Hotline  – “If you’re thinking about suicide, you deserve immediate help.” Call 1-866-488-7386 or text “TREVOR” to 1-202-304-1200.
   
• Trans Students – Trans Lifeline  – “A peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.” Call 1-877-565-8860 (US) or 1-877-330-6366 (Canada).
   
• Veteran Students – Veterans Crisis Line – “Confidential support for Veterans in crisis and their families.” Call 1-800-273-8255 (and press 1) or text 838255.  
   
• NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness – “Say anything. It’s time we talked about mental health.” Call 1-800-273-8255 or text “NAMI” to 741741.