Mental Health and Counseling Resources

We’re here to help.

Here are links to self-help resources that you might find useful. If you can’t find what you need, email Counseling Services or call us at 864-503-5195.

Please remember that self-help resources should not be considered a replacement for consultation with a professional counselor.

the HealthyU app!

You’ll find all kinds of great stuff in this toolkit including mental and emotional wellness information, quick 5 minute stress management activities and more.


Sharpen Health
Health & Fitness

togetherall Mental Health Support 24/7

Togetherall is an online peer-to-peer platform, offering a safe space to connect with others experiencing similar feelings. Plus, there are always trained professionals on hand, 24/7, 365 days a year. And, if sharing isn’t your thing, Togetherall has tools and courses to help you look after yourself, along with plenty of resources to explore. 


Supportive Online Community
Mental Health

Mental Health Screening

Online screening tools to help you assess yourself in the following areas:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Academic
  • Distress
  • Eating Concerns
  • Frustration
  • Family Distress
  • Alcohol Use

Local Resources

Project R.E.S.T., Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union County SC – Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Assistance

The Forrester Center, Spartanburg, SC – Substance Abuse Services

EMERGE Family Therapy Center & Teaching Clinic

Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center

NAMI Spartanburg

FAVOR Upstate HELPLINE – Free confidential individual and family support, 864-430-1802 FAVOR Upstate | Compassion • Hope • Recovery

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health – Inpatient & Outpatient Services

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health maintains a useful directory of service providers to suit a number of needs. It can be found below. You can also consult with a counselor on the best possible resource for your given situation.


National Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call. Text. Chat. (988lifeline.org)

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The Trevor Project – Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Young People


Additional Resources

Assisting Students in Distress (PDF)

Mental Health Syllabi Statement (PDF)

Recognizing Emotional Distress (PDF)