What is the Help Yourself Campaign?

The Help Yourself Campaign (HYC) connects UNT students to books and media (physical and electronic) in our collection and digital resources that they can use as educational resources. The collections include materials used by campus partners for bibliotherapy. The HYC also identifies campus partners who can provide personal help. The HYC aims to cover a variety of social and wellness topics that may be difficult for individuals to ask questions about or discuss openly with others due to contextual factors in their lives.

What will you find on each page?

Each topic page provides

• Subject headings for catalog searches,
• LC call number ranges to browse library stacks,
• Books (physical and electronic) and digital resources, recommended by professionals, and
• Contact information for Student Support Offices that provide personal assistance (the left-hand side of the page),

related to social and wellness issues often faced by college students. Such issues can negatively impact student well-being and academic performance.

The HYC resources cannot replace professional counseling or legal, financial, or medical advice. However, we understand that it can take time for someone to feel comfortable enough to seek professional help. When you are ready for that step in your healing journey, there are many professionals at UNT who can help.

Who should use the HYC?

Regardless of their experiences, all students are welcome to use HYC resources, UNT Student Support Offices, and/or attend HYC outreach programs and events.

UNT employees (administrators, faculty, and staff) are encouraged to share the HYC with their students. UNT employees are welcome to use HYC resources and attend events to learn about the campaign and get materials for their classes. In some crises, UNT employees can use the services offered by the UNT Student Support Offices. However, UNT employees should consult the Employee Assistance Program, HR benefits, the Wellbeing Program, and Leave Options pages of the UNT HR website. Questions about these programs and options can be discussed with your supervisor and HR.

How to Find Books

Books listed on the HYC topic pages can be searched for using subject headings and keywords in the UNT Libraries' catalog. To find physical books in the library, use the book's call numbers to find books on the 3rd floor of Willis Library and the Mezzanine of Sycamore Library. Signage (images below) is provided in these locations to help you locate books quickly. Each library has self-checkout machines if you would like to check out books discreetly, or you can visit our service desk for friendly assistance. Patron records, including checkouts, are not shared outside of the UNT System unless under a government-issued subpoena.

How to Find Professional Help?

A list of all campus support offices is listed on the "Student Support Office Directory" page. If you need help that is not provided on campus, the "Local & National Business & Non-Profit" page has a list of Denton/DFW organizations that provide compassionate, intentional care and have been vetted by employees at UNT.