Resources on the Yard

Counseling 

Counseling resources at USNA include MDC, Behavioral Health Clinic at NHCA, and Fleet and Family Services.

• Midshipmen Development Center (see How Do I Schedule an Appointment at MDC)
• Naval Health Clinic Annapolis Behavioral Health Clinic
• Fleet and Family Services

Sexual Assault

If you have experienced sexual trauma (rape, assault, unwanted touching, sexual harrassment, sexual exploitation, etc.) SAPR Victim Advocates can provide non-counseling support, resources, transportation to medical care, and information about reporting options:

• USNA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
• Naval Support Activity Annapolis Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
• The USNA 24-Hour Response Line is 443-336-2637

Responsible Drug and Alcohol Use 

Midshipmen can refer themselves to either the MDC or the Brigade Drug and Alcohol Programs Advisor (DAPA) at the United States Naval Academy to receive a confidential screening which will determine if and the level of help they require. To access the Brigade DAPA, simply call  410-293-8105. To request a screening at the MDC, make an appointment. 

Academic Concerns

The CAE offers tutoring and other academic support such as the Writing Center, Supplemental Instruction courses, MGSP, and exam reviews for core courses.

For more information, visit the CAE’s website www.usna.edu/AcCenter or call 410-293-1100.

Discrimination

The Naval Academy’s Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) staff exists to promote positive command morale and quality of life by providing an environment in which all personnel can perform to their maximum ability, unimpeded by institutional or individual biases based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender or religious stereotypes.

The current CMEO staff contacts are listed on their website, www.usna.edu/Commandant/CMEO/

Chaplains 

The Naval Academy Chaplain Center provides and facilitates for the spiritual and religious needs of the 4500-strong Brigade of Midshipmen and its faculty and staff.

Peer Advisers

Peer Advisers are MIDN representatives within each company who are familiar with issues related to resilience and psychological health and who can aid other MIDN in getting whatever help they need. They are trained by the MDC to serve as an extra set of “eyes and ears” within the company.

Specialty Resources 

• Nutrition Resources 
• Eating Disorder Resources 
• Psychological Trauma
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Dependence Resources 
• Performance Psychology Resources 
• Crisis Resources

Useful Links 

• Loyola University, Maryland Relaxation Resources
• Human Performance Resources by CHAMP: THE MILITARY'S TRUSTED SOURCE FOR MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE. Look for helpful information about Mental Resilience, Performance Psychology, Sleep, Stress Management, Mental Health Tips, and beyond. 
• Centre for Clinical Interventions Self-Help Resources for Mental Health Problems: check out information to help with assertiveness, coping with depression,  Overcoming Body Dysmorphia, Distress Intolerance, Overcoming Health Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Bipolar Disorder, Panic attacks, PErfectionism, Procrastination, Social anxiety, Worries, and beyond.
• Psych Central - The first online mental health website
• National Institute of Mental Health
• Make the Connection is a website that provides personal accounts of people who have struggled with what you, or a friend, may  be going through

Disclaimer: 

MDC provides these resources for educational purposes only. They are not intended for self-diagnosis. For personalized guidance or to discuss these resources further, please contact MDC at 410-293-4897.