Treatment
As a research lab, we do not provide mental health treatment. In addition, CASL does not have a current treatment study going on. However, if you would like to receive mental health treatment, please see the below list of resources.
DBT Resources
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Dr. Dixon-Gordon directs the DBT program at UMass: https://www.umass.edu/psc/therapy
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DBT training is available from Behavioral Tech LLC
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Find a certified DBT therapist near you at DBT-LBC
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Want to get certified as a DBT therapist? Check out DBT-LBC!
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Wondering what questions to ask your new DBT therapist? Check out Portland DBT's handy checklist
Emergency
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Call 911 or go to your local emergency room
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Toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1800-273-8255)
Mood Improvement Activities
- To engage in a calm meditation, visit www.calm.com
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To check out cute pictures and videos of animals, visit http://attackofthecute.com
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To watch cats bounce, visit http://cat-bounce.com/
Online Suicide Prevention Resource
On-Campus Resources for UMass Faculty, Staff and Students
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University Health Services
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UMass Student Medical Crisis
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Phone: 413-577-5000
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Website: http://www.umass.edu/uhs
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Location: 150 Infirmary Way, Amherst
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Hours: 24 hours
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Center for Counseling and Psychological Health
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UMass Student Mental Health Center
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Phone: 413-545-2337
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Website: https://www.umass.edu/counseling/
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Location: 111 County Circle, Amherst
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Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
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On weekdays after 4:30PM, weekends and holidays, you can call the Protocall Crisis Line at 877-831-7421 to speak with a clinician
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Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
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UMass Faculty and Staff
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Phone: 413-545-0350
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Website: https://www.umass.edu/humres/faculty-and-staff-assistance-program
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Location: 219 Hampshire House 131 County Circle Amherst
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Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
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Center for Women & Community
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Counseling, Advocacy, and Support Groups
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Phone: 413-545-0883
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Rape Crisis Hotline (24/7): 413-545-0800
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Website: http://www.umass.edu/ewc
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Location: 180 Infirmary Way, New Africa House
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Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM
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UMass Police Department
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Emergency: 911 (campus phone) or 413-545-2121 (cell phone)
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Website: http://www.umass.edu/umpd
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Location: 585 East Pleasant Street
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Hours: 24 Hours
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Off-Campus/Community Resources
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Clinical Support Options
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Website: https://www.csoinc.org/
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Cooley Dickinson Hospital
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Website: https://www.cooleydickinson.org/
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Baystate Behavioral Health
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Servicenet
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Website: https://www.servicenet.org/
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National Resources
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Mental Health Services Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/