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Health, Happiness, and Well-Being by 
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Mindfulness for the Next Generation by 
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The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety by 
10% Happier by Medical library produced by the National Library of Medicine, designed to provide information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues for patients and families.
Clinical experts provide medical information and news on healthy lifestyle choices, diseases, drugs and supplements, symptoms and medical tests.
Health information and resources about illnesses, wellness and prevention and a variety of health tools provided by the organization of American Academy of Family Physicians.
Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems or workplace and financial stressors. It means "bouncing back" from difficult experiences.
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to empower wellness worldwide by educating the public and private sectors about preventative health and wellness.
The National Wellness Institute promotes Six Dimensions of wellness: emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual. Addressing all six dimensions of wellness in our lives builds a holistic sense of wellness and fulfillment.
The ATTC Network is an international, multidisciplinary resource for professionals in the addictions treatment and recovery services field.
APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 133,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members.
Since 1972, the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has advocated for the civil rights, full inclusion and equality of adults and children with mental disabilities.
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading national organization focusing on mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder, which affect over 21 million Americans, account for over 50% of the nation’s suicides every year, and cost $23 billion in lost workdays and other workplace losses.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest biomedical research agency in the world. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.
Learn about cancer by type, find support, treatment options and ongoing research.
Provides links to WHO projects, initiatives, activities, information products, and contacts, organized by health and development topics.
Consumer and Patient Health Information Section of the Medical Library Association)- Top 100 List: Health Websites You Can Trust
Strives to make information about recalls and safety-related news about drugs, medical devices, food, and consumer products accessible in an easily understandable way.
The Mindful Awareness Research Center
The Mindful Awareness Research Center's mission is to foster mindful awareness across the lifespan through education and research to promote well-being and a more compassionate society. MARC is a partnership between UCLA and the Norman Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology and was created to bring to a renowned mental health research institution the ancient art of mindful awareness in a scientifically supported and rigorous form. The website includes links to paid classes and workshops as well as free online resources and programming.
The American Mindfulness Research Association
The mission of the American Mindfulness Research Association (AMRA) is to support empirical and conceptual efforts to establish an evidence base for the process, practice, and construct of mindfulness; as well as promote best evidence-based standards for the use of mindfulness research and its applications. They provide a scientific database of academic publication references on mindfulness from a contemplative psychology and practice perspective.
Blog, memes and more about health, mindfulness and meditation.
Yoga is really the art of waking up.
Getting back to the true you. It can be that simple. Yoga offers up a way for us to see a world that is working for you instead of against you. Yoga reminds me that everything is connected so we must live, act, breathe with awareness. The process is the candy. Enjoy!
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Information on Mindfulness and Meditation.
Mindful is a mission-driven non-profit. We’re dedicated to inspiring, guiding, and connecting anyone who wants to explore mindfulness—to enjoy better health, more caring relationships, and a compassionate society.
Mindful is the voice of the emerging mindfulness community. We’re the place to go for insight, information, and inspiration to help us all live more mindfully.
Pursuing deep thinking and moral imagination, social courage and joy, to renew inner life, outer life, and life together.
Medical Apartheid by 
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Black Women's Mental Health by 
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Care for the Mental and Spiritual Health of Black Men by 
Black Faces, White Spaces by Our mission is to improve the health of the African-American community by serving as a megaphone for trusted information that enables and encourages African Americans to better navigate the healthcare system, advocate for themselves, and receive improved care, regardless of insurance or circumstances.
Black Health Matters provides information about health and well-being from a service-oriented perspective–with lots of upbeat, positive solutions and tips.
Black Health TV is a leading provider of health and wellness information geared toward African-Americans. Black Health TV contains a broad portfolio of health information and resources from in-depth health content for condition prevention and management to fitness and nutrition articles to recommendations for achieving a healthy lifestyle.
We target the most pressing health issues that affect Black women and girls in the U.S. through investments in evidence based strategies, bold programs and advocacy outreach on health policies.
A website dedicated to the story of how Pittsburgh's Freedom House pioneered paramedic treatment.
Health Justice leads with racial equity and uses an intersectional approach that recognizes the way that other systems of oppression such as sexism, homophobia and transphobia also contribute to health and social inequities.
Health Justice achieves its outcomes through engaging presentations and talks, tailored online trainings, organizational equity analyses, and equity mentoring for leadership.
The Nap Ministry was founded in 2016 by Tricia Hersey and is an organization that examines the liberating power of naps. Our “REST IS RESISTANCE” framework and practice engages with the power of performance art, site-specific installations, and community organizing to install sacred and safe spaces for the community to rest together.
We research, elevate, and educate the public about innovative, community-led solutions to address the criminalization of Black women and girls. We aim to dismantle the racist and patriarchal U.S. criminal-legal system and build, in its place, pathways to opportunity and healing.
Overcoming the racial health injustice crisis affecting African Americans.
"From a group of three Black women who were admitted in 1943 as nursing students—a first for the school—to helping launch the nation’s first ambulance service staffed by trained paramedics in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, stories of Black achievement in Pitt’s past and present, often in the face of very long odds, are numerous. The theme of Black History Month in 2022 is “Black Health and Wellness,” and to this month, the Health Sciences will feature stories from our archive each day that recognize not only individual successes, but those achieved by teams as well—stories of innovations and contributions that have made and are making life better in Pittsburgh and around the world."
BEAM uses education, training, advocacy, and the creative arts to remove the barriers that Black people experience when attempting to access or connect with emotional health care and healing.
This alliance of mental health providers serves as a clearinghouse for information and resources for people of color. The “Find a Therapist” locator can identify and connect users with a culturally competent mental health professional.
This team of professionals provides access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective, as well as training opportunities for students and professionals.
The BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) mental health professionals connect individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black and Latino/Hispanic communities.
A wealth of information and readings on the importance of self-care, mental health care, and healing for people of color and within activist movements is available here.
This Chicago-based community organization provides mental wellness education, resources, and community support for Black women.
This online community support group promotes the mental wellness of Black women and girls.
The only national organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color, The Steve Fund works with colleges and universities, nonprofits, researchers, and mental health experts to promote programs and strategies that build understanding and provide assistance.
Founded by Lauren Ash, Black Girl In Om is a global platform that provides a “space for women of color to breathe easy,” offering holistic wellness workshops largely based in journaling, mind-clearing meditation, and body-restoring yoga.
Addressing the deep need for more diversity in the wellness industry, platform Dive In Well was relaunched and expanded by founder Maryam Ajayi, an entrepreneur and energy healer, to offer more digital workshops, workbooks, and consulting in an effort to bolster both individuals and businesses to support inclusivity.
The Black Mental Health Alliance is a community-based membership organization designed to develop and sponsor education programs and services to support mental health and well-being within the Black community.
Founded by psychologist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Therapy for Black Girls works to destigmatize mental-health issues and make resources, such as in-office and virtual therapy, Q&A sessions with experts, and deep dives on relevant topics, more accessible for Black women.
Founded in 2016 by poet and performance artist Tricia Hersey, The Nap Ministry examines the liberating power of rest, underlining sleep deprivation as a racial and social issue. On Instagram, Hersey offers strategies for more restorative rest, education around Black liberation, and tools such as her grief and healing Spotify playlist.
Bedford-Stuyvesant-based HealHaus was born out of a need for a wellness space that “allows people to come as they are without any judgements or expectations,” explains Elisa Shankle, who cofounded the organization alongside Darian Hall
Founded by activist Rachel Cargle, the Loveland Foundation provides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy for healing and well-being.
Latham Thomas is a doula, author, and founder of Mama Glow who has made it her mission to bridge the gap between wellness, spiritual growth, and radical self-care—and her Instagram is a reflection of just that.
Rest for Resistance is a grassroots, trans-led organization uplifting LGBTQIA+ individuals, namely trans and queer people of color.
Bringing together Black women across the African diaspora, Sista Afya is a platform founded by social worker Camesha Jones that focuses on sustaining mental wellness through building community, sharing information, and providing access to quality, low-cost mental wellness services.
When Williamsburg social and wellness hub Ethel’s Club had to close its brick-and-mortar location amid the pandemic, founder Naj Austin transitioned the community online, where the organization has been offering free online gatherings, performances, and healing sessions.
In times of unrest, working through anger, grief, and frustration is that much more emotionally taxing. Answering the collective longing for guidance on how to employ mindfulness as a tool, meditation expert Light Watkins has been sharing videos talking through coping with COVID-19 and confronting racism.
Artist, content creator, and motivational speaker Bri Hall, who has amassed over 1 million followers across her social platforms, recently unveiled her "Count to Ten" podcast, which tackles and brings nuance to complex issues around social and racial injustices, gender or identity inequality, and mental health.
This Black women-led alliance works to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice.
Exhale App is the first emotional well-being app designed for Black women and women of color by BIWOC. It’s received high accolades including the 2021 MIT Solution in Antiracist Tech award, which honors communities of color using technology to advance racial equity and access economic opportunity, health, and safety.
Health in Her Hue is a digital platform designed to bridge the gap between Black women and culturally sensitive healthcare providers, health content, and community.
Shine founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi—who are Black and half-Japanese, respectively—didn't see themselves represented in mainstream wellness and decided to create a solution. The Shine app is daily self-care tool designed to make taking care of your mental health easier, more representative, and more accessible.
Members of the Pitt community can visit the Pitt Pantry to select items of need.
Designed to provide an additional short-term food resource for students facing food insecurity caused by an emergency or other unforeseen circumstances.
Provides food assistance to community members.
Provides assistance in applying for food assistance benefits
Provides a multitude of services including housing, employment, case management, and hunger services
Fresh produce offered during spring and summer
(SNAP benefits are accepted)
Food pantry that serves the East End. Offers gluten free options, and the soup kitchen serves East Liberty
Enter your zip code on the web-page to locate the closest pantry
Emergency food pantry, SNAP sign ups, pantry referrals
Food pantry that serves Oakland
Tokens available. Accepts Panter Funds, Dining Dollars, Lunch money, Cash and Credit
Large scale produce distribution
Food pantry that serves Squirrel Hill and offers gluten free options
SNAP sign-ups and information
SWPA advocates can answer questions and assist with applying
Emergency food assistance and assistance including health and homelessness
The Social Care Network. Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
This initiative of the Student Office of Sustainability, the Pitt Pantry, and the Office of PittServes seeks to reduce food waste at campus events and to promote a sharing culture within the Pitt campus community by notifying students of leftover food at campus events.
Services that can help the homeless (or those at risk of being homeless) in the City of Pittsburgh.
Provides a list of agencies available to assist with housing and rent
Provides housing shelter to women in need
Provides housing assistance to those in need of stable housing
Provides a list of shelters to contact
Provides furniture to those who cannot afford it or who have lost theirs
Provides utility assistance options for those who need help paying bills
Webpage where individuals post available housing
Free service to list and find affordable homes and apartments
Provides free weatherization services to qualifying individuals
Provides a multitude of services including housing, employment, case management, and hunger services
Call Allegheny Link if you are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness for access to resources -- and potentially a referral to the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh's Rental Assistance program
Provides guides to renting apartments off campus
Provides furniture to those in need
Rental assistance, security deposit assistance (need referral from Allegheny Link)
Includes affordable housing, shelter, and overcoming homelessness links
Family programs and housing assistance
Group where mostly students post a need for or availability of roommates, sublets, or housing
Finding a job as a student at Pitt.
Available to help you find jobs, prepare for interviews, write resumes/cover letters, etc.
CDPA’s Career Closet is a service that lends suits, blazers, shirts, ties, and other professional accessories to students in order to help them look their best.
Resume and interview preparation, career guidance, and, events and classes
Employment assistance, job training, job fairs
Includes links to employment, public assistance, and money management resources
Clothing, Connections, Confidence! The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Provides a multitude of services including housing, employment, case management, and hunger services
Indeed is the #1 job site in the world with over 250M unique visitors every month.
This site helps you get a job in Pittsburgh.
President and Owner of Nonprofit Talent, Michelle works with the social sector to improve the capacity of organizations through transition management and executive recruitment.
Craigslist is a great source for job hunters and offers lots of legitimate job opportunities.
SSS is one of 900 TRIO SSS programs nationwide that is funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
Student Support Services has been available at Pitt for over 40 years and provides academic, social, and cultural support to first generation (defined as parents or guardian not graduating from a four-year institution) and/or low-income college students. Housed in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, SSS is a program for all undergraduates, regardless of school or major.
Academic Success Workshops--Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences
At Study Lab, we provide tools and resources for you to discover the most efficient and effective ways for you to study.
The UCC is happy to offer a number of virtual and in-person Drop-in Workshops and Support Spaces to support our students.
The University of Thriftsburgh is a student organized thrift store on Pitt's campus.
Below is a list of free services and resources available at the library designed to assist students, staff, and faculty at Pitt.
Course reserves allow students to check out course readings if they are made available by a course instructor. This page provides instructions and links for discovering if your class text is on course reserve and how to access it.
If you have any questions about the library or need research help, please don't hesitate Ask! Questions can be asked via email, chat, in person or over the phone.
Equipment available at the Hillman Ground Floor Service Desk includes dry erase boards, laptops, ipads, and noise cancelling headphones. Items check out for 8 hours at a time.
Strengthening Our Safety Net for Students
Many University of Pittsburgh students face significant financial obstacles to getting their basic needs—food, shelter, healthcare--met. Support is available, but gaining access to it can be challenging. In this interactive session, students, faculty, staff, and alumni who were first-generation college students will discuss the challenges they faced and how their socio-economic status limited their ability to fully participate in campus life. Then, based on the issues identified, attendees will discuss ways to both identify and promote existing services, and create new resources to help fill the gaps.
This event was presented by the Open Door Project, TRIO Student Support Services, and the University Library System.
