Below are links to health related resources. If you know of any other sites or local resources that you would like to see on this list, please let us know!
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Healthy Relationships
Safe Space
Learn about dating basics and tips for a healthy relationship. Find facts about dating violence, and what you can do if you or your friend is in a dangerous situation.
- Speak Out: Read stories of people that have gone through or are going through abusive relationships. You are not alone.
The Red Flag Campaign
Nationwide campaign that encourages college students to say something when they see a red flag in their own relationship or a friend’s relationship. Help be the change you want to see.
Healthy Relationship Quiz
See if there are any warning signs in your relationship that you should look out for.
That’s Not Cool
Your mobile, IM, and online accounts are all a part of you. When someone you’re dating is controlling, disrespecting, or pressuring you in those spaces, learn what to do. Know where to draw the digital line. Watch a short cartoon on excessive texting in relationships and learn more about what to do if you are in a relationship with an excessive texter.
Smart Sex
Take a look at several important Date Rape Myths and Facts that we all need to know.
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network
RAINN: The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. Useful tips on reducing your risk of sexual assault from the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network.
Planned Parenthood
The Planned Parenthood website lists responsibilities we all have in our sexual or romantic relationships.
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Food Pantries in the Roanoke Area
Hollins Dining-Dietary needs
Please complete this form if you have particular dietary needs that Hollins should be aware of.
Choose My Plate
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has created a website to help advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans. This resource helps you to educate yourself on the current dietary requirements for your age and gender and provides you with ways to ensure you’re getting the appropriate nutrition.
Portion Control Guide
A wallet sized guide to portion control.
Body Image and Eating Disorders
Safe Cosmetics
Body image isn’t limited by race, culture, religion, social or financial status, education or geography.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
ANAD works to provide support, awareness, advocacy, referral, education, and prevention of eating disorders.
Eating Disorder Hope
An online community that offers resources, education, support, and inspiration to those struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, body image issues, and a myriad of other disordered eating behaviors.
Bulimia – Specialize in Eating Disorders
A resource dedicated to providing information to those suffering from bulimia nervosa and co-occurring eating disorders, mental health, or substance use disorders.
Student Eating Disorder Awareness Guide
This in-depth guide explains what eating disorders are, how to spot the signs, the impact of the most common issues, and what treatments are available for those who suffer from these potentially deadly disorders.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Sexual Health and Sexuality
American Sexual Health Association
Visit this site to learn more about some of the ways to actively engage in your own sexual health
Sexual Consent
Learn the appropriate guidelines for giving meaningful consent in a situation involving sex.
Planned Parenthood
The Planned Parenthood website provides information on a range of topics from sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases, to sexual orientation.
- Learn more about the different forms of birth control and what will work best for you and your body.
Emergency Contraception
Information about the “morning after pill” with a helpful Q&A section.
Sexual Health Education
The Brown University Health Education website provides information on contraception, STI’s, pregnancy and many other sexual health related questions.
Gender Care
Student Health and Carilion are committed to equal opportunity for people of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Our clinic provides comprehensive medical care and access to local resources for gender transition care.
Stress Management
Managing Stress
Take action managing your stress now to prevent future health problems.
College Students and Sleep
Learn the importance of getting quality sleep in college and tips on improving sleep.
Stress Management Tools
Learn positive ways to handle stress and negative emotions in college and why binge drinking is not one of them.
Reexamining Your Stress Reactions
Stress management starts with an honest assessment of how you react to stress. You can then counter unhealthy ways of reacting with more helpful techniques.
Skin Safety
CDC-Skin Cancer
CDC leads national efforts to reduce skin cancer through education. When in the sun, seek shade, cover up, get a hat, wear sunglasses, and use sunscreen.
Skin Cancer Prevention and Education
Learn your risk factors and ways to protect yourself from skin cancers.
Travel Health
CDC-Travel Health
The Center for Disease Control Travelers’ Health page contains information and recommendations on how to stay safe and healthy while traveling. It offers a wide array of information on health topics for travelers, including vaccines, travel warnings, and how to prepare for a trip.
U.S. Department of State Travel Registration
U.S. Dept of State Travel Registration allows you to enter information about your upcoming trip abroad so that the U.S. can better assist you in case of an emergency. The site also allows Americans residing abroad to get routine information from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Additional Resources
Go Ask Alice!
Go Ask Alice! is a health Q&A Internet resource from Columbia University. It provides readers with student-friendly information about relationships; sexuality; sexual health; emotional health; fitness; nutrition; alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs; and, general health from a thoughtful perspective so that college students can make responsible decisions concerning their health and well-being.
American Academy of Family Practice
This website contains health tools, drug information, healthcare resources, and general disease and prevention education materials.
***The above links do not imply endorsements by Hollins University, and are to be used for informational purposes only.