Mental Health Resources
Palo Alto University, a leader in education, research and training in the fields of psychology and counseling, is committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of our communities.
In Response to Current Events
We are pleased to share these mental health resources:
Events and Programs
PAU offers a variety of free community education events and webinars featuring world-renowned experts that promote mental health wellness and address the most pressing and emerging issues affecting society today.
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YouTube Channel: “At the Forefront of Mental Health” Webinars by PAU Faculty Experts
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Please visit our Events Page for upcoming offerings
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Learn more about our Mental Health Awareness Month events here
Community-Based Mental Health Services
The Gronowski Center is a consortium of community-based mental health clinics associated with the University that provides counseling and psychotherapy for people of all ages in Santa Clara County and its nearby counties on a sliding scale fee schedule as part of its community mission. Services are provided by doctoral-level psychology students under the supervision of licensed clinical psychologists.*
The center also offers specialty clinical services to address specific needs of our clients:
PAU e-Clinic is a full online clinic offering mental health services to California residents. All counselors are advanced graduate students of Palo Alto University working under the supervision of licensed therapists and psychologists in California.
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gronowski Center patient care will be temporarily provided through tele-psychological services supported through tele-supervision.
If you or someone you know is having a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 immediately.
General Mental Health Resources
Resources By Community
- AMENA
- Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and South Asian Resources
- Black and African Descent Resources
- Disability Community Resources
- First-generation Students
- Indigenous Resources
- International Student Resources
- Latinx Resources
- LGBTQIA+ Resources
- Resources for Students with Low Financial Resources
- Veterans/Service Members Resources
National & Bay Area Resources
National Resources:
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Anxiety Disorders & Depression Society of America
- Bring Change 2 Mind
- Center for Disease Control
- Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
- Mental Health America
- Mental Health Gov
- Mental Health First Aid
- National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- National Institute for Mental Health
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- The Trevor Project
Bay Area Mental Health Resources:
- American Asians for Community Involvement
- Alameda County Behavioral Health Services
- Children's Health Council
- City and County of San Francisco Community Behavioral Health Services
- Contra Costa County Mental Health Services
- Each Mind Matters
- The Health Trust
- Marin County Behaviorial Health Services
- Mental Health Board of San Francisco
- Napa County Mental Health Services
- Project Safety Net
- Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services
- Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Service
- San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
- Solano County Behavioral Health Services
- Sonoma County Behavioral Health Services
PAU Webinars, Podcasts & Digital Resources
"At the Forefront of Mental Health" Webinars:
- Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: A Crisis Among Health Care Workers
- How To Prevent Depression During COVID-19
- Post Pandemic Parenting: The Uncharted Road to Normalcy
- The Impact of Disasters, Disease and Disruption on Mental Health
- Therapy in the Age of COVID-19: Making Sense of Digital Options
COVID-19 Webinars:
- Ánimo para lidiar con COVID-19 (Spanish)
- Community Suicide Prevention During COVID-19
- Connecting With Your Highest Priorities and Values In the Time of COVID-19
- Coping with COVID-19: The Compassionate Mind
- Suicide Prevention During COVID-19
- Worry vs. Anxiety During These Strange Days
The Mental Health Check-in Podcasts:
- Culturally Responsive Suicide Prevention with Joyce Chu, PhD
- Mental Health & Transgender Youth with Clark Ausloos, PhD
- Preventing Physician Burnout: A Career-long Approach with Matthew Cordova, PhD
The Thoughtful Counselor Podcasts:
Wellness Book Talk Webinar:
Other:
PAU Mental Health Digital Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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