The links listed below are for informational purposes only. Consult your health care provider for diagnoses and treatment of illnesses.
General Health
The 6 Dimensions of Wellness
Multiple health and wellness modules are available on your COM Canvas page in the College of Marin Student Health Services course.
American Cancer Society
Many cancer deaths can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices, including appropriate screening tests. This site offers tools and calculators to help you make healthy choices and lower your risk for different cancers.
American Heart Association
Dedicated to the prevention of heart disease and stroke. It includes information on exercise and nutrition. An interactive risk profile is provided for self-assessment.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans conducts research, responds to emergencies, and provides information on immunizations.
Help.org
Help.org is a community organization dedicated to empowering people suffering from substance abuse addiction with tools and resources to start their journey toward recovery. We create and publish comprehensive, unbiased, free web-based resources that have been featured and referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the web.
MedlinePlus
Provides health and drug information from the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Library of Medicine.
Mayo Clinic
Provides information from the Mayo Clinic on diseases and conditions, healthy living, medical drugs, and self-care.
MedicineNet.com
This website provides an easy-to-follow reference for illnesses, procedures, and medications.
Mesothelioma Hub
Whether you’re a patient just diagnosed with mesothelioma or a friend or family member looking for ways to support your loved one, Mesothelioma Hub connects you to treatment information, legal advice, and the country’s top mesothelioma specialists.
National Cancer Institute
It gives information on cancer prevention, treatment, screening, genetics, and coping resources.
The National Women’s Health Information Center
Women’s Health is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health project that covers over 800 gender-specific health topics for women and girls.
Emotional and Mental Health
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information.
Here’s how it works:
- Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis
- A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds quickly
- The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment
Go Ask Alice
Provides college students with detailed information on sexual health and other highly personal issues.
The Jeb Foundation
Committed to improving the mental health of college students nationwide. The Jed Foundation's Half of Us campaign with mtvU uses stories of students and high-profile artists to increase awareness about mental health problems and the importance of getting help.
Trevor Project Student Resources
Focusing on suicide prevention and crisis intervention services, the Trevor Project provides LGBTQ college students direct access to multiple trustworthy tools and resources online and via telephone. Immediate support is available by calling the Trevor Lifeline (866-488-7386)—it’s free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On Ask Trevo, non-urgent questions can be asked about sexual orientation and gender identity and receive answers from trained volunteers.
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Healthy Women
Provides health and wellness tips aimed at women.
Men’s Health Network
Provides health and wellness tips aimed at men.
Sexual Health – Mayo Clinic
Provides in-depth information on sexual health for men and women of any age.
Planned Parenthood
Provides information about contraception and sexual health.
Veteran’s Resources
US Dept of Veteran Affairs
Provides an online guide to federal benefits for veterans, dependents and survivors.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Drugwatch.com
Provides FDA and drug recall news; latest, scientific information of prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and medical devices that may have potential to cause patients harm.
Drugfree.org
Provides educational information, referrals and a free online alcohol assessment tool. Access the Take a Screening, a confidential assessment screening to determine if his/her drinking pattern is likely to be harming their health or increasing their risk for future harm.
Recovered
Providing guidance to basic facts about alcohol and drugs, to assessment tools, to local resources for counseling and assistance.
Fitness and Nutrition
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Assists individuals who have been obese, too thin, or otherwise obsessed with food. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous provides solutions that free them from these problems.
Smart Nutrition Starts Here
Provides the basics of good nutrition: adequate vitamins and minerals, plenty of water, and sufficient fiber.
Smoking
Tobacco Cessation Resource Network
Run by Breathe California (located in San Jose). This is an excellent local resource to find available smoking cessation classes. Free patches and gums may be available through mid-2012 (made possible by a Breathe CA grant). Call 408.998.5865.
HELP WITH MEDICAL COSTS
Orion Fund
Orion Fund provides grants to California college students under the age of thirty facing serious health crisis. Grantees must show proof of current enrollment, financial need and verification of medical condition
Rxassist.org
Help with medications.
Cancer Supportive Care
List of most well-known pharmaceutical agencies providing patient assistance programs. List generated by staff at UCSF.
Needy Meds
Nonprofit organization providing a wealth of information on patient savings including free/low-cost medical and dental clinics. Provides NeedyMeds Drug discount card for lower cost medications. HealthWeb Navigator reviews health-related websites to help find the most medically reliable information.