Campus Resources For Your Success

Massachusetts laws about education
Massachusetts laws about education

ACLU of Massachusetts (organization that advocates and provides resources related to student rights and discrimination
ACLU of Massachusetts

In difficult decisions and situations call Mass 2-1-1 for advising and resources
Mass 2-1-1 (not emergencies)

TikTok: Acknowledgements about students free speech rights

Four-year college free — Massachusetts colleges and universities will offer free tuition and mandatoryfees for in-state families who make $75,000.00 or less
TikTok: Free Four-year College

Explanation about Free Community College
TikTok: Free Community College

Lawyer Ronelle — Motivational Video tips video — Set of pictures with students tips and motivational reminder
TikTok: Motivational Video

TikTok: Attorney Martinez — How to Help the Undocumented Community
TikTok: Help the Undocumented

Myth: Trauma only comes from big, violent events.
Debunked: Trauma can result from many experiences, like assault, abuse, discrimination, housing insecurity, chronic stress, or loss. There is no single “right” way for trauma to happen.

Myth: If it didn’t happen to me directly, I can’t be traumatized.
Debunked: People can experience trauma indirectly—by witnessing harm, supporting someone through it, or even seeing disturbing media.

Myth: Only weak people are affected by trauma.
Debunked: Trauma can impact anyone. Responding strongly doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means you’re human.

Myth: You should just “get over it.”
Debunked: Healing takes time. Telling someone to “move on” dismisses their real pain and can make things worse. Everyones healing journey is unique to them.

Myth: Talking about trauma always makes it worse.
Debunked:  Avoiding the topic can keep people stuck. Talking about it safely, with support, can be an important step in healing.

Myth: People who’ve been through trauma are permanently damaged.
Debunked: Trauma changes people, but healing and growth are absolutely possible. Many develop new strengths, insights, and resilience.

Myth: Trauma only affects mental health.
Debunked: Trauma can also impact physical health, sleep, memory, learning, and even the immune system.

Myth: Coping means ignoring the problem and staying strong.
Debunked: Healthy coping can involve rest, seeking help, setting boundaries, and processing emotions, not pretending everything is fine.

Myth: Housing insecurity or poverty aren’t “real” traumas.
Debunked: Losing housing, living in unsafe conditions, or facing financial instability can be deeply traumatic and affect well-being long-term psychologically and physiologically.

Myth: Once you’ve healed, you’ll never struggle again.
Debunked: Healing isn’t a straight line. Triggers and tough days can still happen. That doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it means you keep going.