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ASK: Acknowledge, Support, Keep -in-Touch

67% of young adults tell a friend they are struggling before telling anyone else. You don’t have to be an expert to help a friend you’re concerned about. Just A.S.K. 

Acknowledge

Create a supportive space by letting them know you’re here for them.

Support

Validate their feelings and ask what they need.

Keep-In-Touch

Check back in regularly and consistently.

Practice showing up for a friend using this interactive Youtube video created by Active Minds. As Jewish tradition teaches, It is not incumbent upon you to complete the work, nor are you free to desist from it. While we don’t have to be experts to show up for our friends, we all have a role to play in caring for others in our communities.

What kind of support is available to me in my community?

Hillel cares about you! If you are struggling or need assistance, there are resources available to support you and your well-being.

1. Your Hillel professional will know what kind of resources are available through your college or university. They are a great place to start to learn what kind of support is available where you go to school.
2. Find out if your school partners with TimelyCare, a resource for virtual therapy and self-care tools. Google “TimelyCare” and the name of your school to see if it’s offered through your counseling center or student health office. 
3. In partnership with the and the , Hillel connects students seeking support — including mental health counseling, vocational services, and resume support — with organizations offering these services. Below is a list of organizations that support opportunities for college students. Don’t see your community listed? Find out if there’s a Jewish Human Services agency near you, or use the SAMHSA agency locator to discover mental health organizations in your state.