Lumberjack Wellness Network

Mental health resources

If you have an urgent mental health concern during regular business hours, stop by the Health and Wellness Hub for a walk-in crisis appointment with a counselor.

If you believe you're in an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

24/7 virtual support

• Timelycare is mental health support right in your pocket. Use your mySFA credentials to log in.

24/7 crisis phone numbers

• SFA's Crisis Counselors: Call 936.468.4HUB (4482) and select option "1"
• Burke, the local mental health authority: call 1.800.392.8343
• Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
• Trans Lifeline: call 1.877.565.8860
• The Trevor Project: call 1.866.488.7386 or text 678678
• Veterans Crisis Line: call 988 and select option "1" or text 838255

Thoughts of suicide?

In the U.S., the national suicide and crises lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. There also is an online chat at 988lifeline.org.

• Phone: call or text 988
• Website: 988lifeline.org
• Additional resources:
  • Website: www.suicide.org
  • Suicide hotlines in Texas
  • Suicide hotlines by state

Academics

Struggling in class? Utilize your instructor's office hours! They're one of the best resources. Visit during their office hours and ask questions, allowing a allow a one-on-one opportunity to receive feedback on exams, homework, quizzes and more.

• Free peer-tutoring with the AARC
• Choosing/changing your major
• Appealing your course grade
• Concerns with a faculty member
• Exploring career options

Health, safety and well-being

• Campus Recreation
• Counseling Clinic
• Counseling Services
• Health Clinic
• Rave Guardian mobile app
• Registered dietitian
• Title IX Office
• Veterans Resource Center
• UTS-SFA police department: call 936.468.2608 or 911
• Family Crisis Center (on-campus advocate)

If you're interested in obtaining in-person or online services off campus, we suggest the following resources:

• Family Crisis Center (off campus advocate)
• Nacogdoches United Way
• Texas Counseling Association and Psychology Today offer directories to search for licensed professional counselors.
• 211 Texas or call 211 to access a wide range of services for mental health, housing, legal aid and more.
• Pineywoods Pride Coalition provides support, advocacy, education and community events.
• Pride Nac organizes local events and resources for individuals seeking LGBTQIA+ support.
• CDC LGBT Youth Resources provides health and wellness information specifically tailored for LGBTQIA+ youth.
• GLAAD works to accelerate LGBTQIA+ acceptance and provides media and community resources for support.

Social

• Counseling Services
  • Anxiety, conflict with others, depression, an eating disorder, loneliness, peer pressure, homesickness or postpartum/perinatal depression.
• Dean of Students Office
  • Hazing, harassment, family concerns or difficulty finding your group on campus.
• Off-campus resources:
  • The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas provides prevention and treatment services for chemical dependency.
  • Burke, local mental health authority, alcohol and drug detoxification services: 936.634.5753 or 1.800.445.8562

Finances and post-graduation

• Assistance in financial aid and scholarships
• On-campus student employment opportunities
• Student Emergency Aid Fund
• Marleta Chadwick Student Financial Advisors

Career Center

Résumé building, career fairs, mock interviews, internships and more are available through the Career Center. Services are free and available whether you're an incoming, current student or alumni.

Basic necessities

• Brazos Transit District: Public transportation in Nacogdoches
• Lumberjack Pantry
  • Food, necessities, baby-related items
• Emergency meal swipes
  • If you're struggling with hunger, you may receive short-term meal assistance through SFA Dining Services.
  • Contact the Dean of Students Office at dos@sfasu.edu or 936.468.7249 during regular business hours.
• Harvest House Food Pantry (off campus)
• Nacogdoches HOPE Food Pantry (off campus)
• Godtel Ministries (off campus)
  • Food, household items

Resources for Parenting and Expectant Parents

Pregnant and parenting students have access to resources and support, including a designated parenting student liaison, as they navigate the continuation of their education.

Legal resources

• Lone Star Legal Aid offers free legal advocacy, representation and community education for individuals facing legal or immigration-related concerns.
• My Undocumented Life provides health-related information, community support and resources for students navigating complex immigration-related circumstances.
• First-Gen Journey offers mental health tools and wellness resources designed to support students who are the first in their families to attend college. It also provides health and wellness information specifically tailored for LGBTQIA+ youth.