Mental Health Support
Crisis or Mental Health Emergency
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or Text “TALK” to 74174.
Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1-800-799-4889.
Contact an HCC Counselor
HCC Counselors are licensed-professionals with masters or doctoral degrees who offer free, time-limited, short-term counseling to currently enrolled students.
Contact a counselor to schedule an appointment today
Counselors @ HCCULifeline-Online Resource for College Mental Health
ULifeline is a comprehensive, confidential, online resource center for college students regarding mental and emotional health.
ULifeline @ HCCIf you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
Crisis:
- Harris Center for Mental Health (713-970-7000 Crisis 24-hour Hotline)
- The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD - Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP)
1-866-970-4770 Prompt and high-quality assessments, and efficient stabilization services for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. - Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990 24/7 or Text "TalkWithUS" to 66746)
- Crisis Intervention of Houston (832-416-1177 24/7)
- The Veterans Crisis Line supports Veterans in crisis and their families and friends through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860, is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the well-being of transgender people. We run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have.
- Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC) Domestic Violence Hotline: Toll-Free: 1-800-256-0551; Sexual Assault Hotline: Toll-Free: 1-800-256-0661 Ending domestic and sexual violence for all.
- Nearest Mental Health Authority – Psychiatric Emergency Neuropsychiatric Center (NPC)
- 1502 Taub Loop, Houston, Texas 77030
- 713-970-4640 or 713-970-7070
- Ben Taub Psychiatric Emergency
- 1504 Ben Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030
- 713-873-2631 or 713-873-2000
To Report Threatening Behavior or Report a Crime
Additionally, HCC Counselors encourage students who witness a crime or are a victim of a crime to contact HCC police at 713-718-8888. If students are off-campus and need immediate police assistance, they should dial 911.
- Bo's Place offers support to those who experienced the death of a loved one.
- Online Stress Management Group (Cost: Free): Jewish Family Services
- Online Support Groups through Zoom Video Conference (Cost: Free)(https://www.spiritualityandhealth.org/mindbodygroups)
- Online Stress Management Group (Cost: Pay what you can): Ajana Therapy & Clinical Services
- Bo's Place Grief Support Group
- To find support groups outside the U.S. go to Befrienders.
- American Psychological Association has various topics from addictions, ADHD, anger, depression, emotional health, learning & memory, pain, parenting, etc.
- Centre for Clinical Interventions has self-help resources for mental health problems from anxiety, assertiveness, depression, perfectionism, self-esteem, etc.
- The Jed Foundation equips teens & young adults with the skills & support to grow into healthy, thriving adults.
- UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences has various topics & resources for adult, child & adolescent mental health, ADHD, depression, stress reduction, substance use, etc.
Domestic Abuse/Stalking
Eating Disorder
- National Eating Disorders Association supports individuals & families affected by eating disorders.
Disclaimer:
The information provided by external resources - including third-party websites - is designed to provide helpful information on topics and community resources. HCC does not endorse or accept responsibility for the content, use, or availability of resources provided by external websites or agencies. HCC makes no representations as to the eligibility of any particular student to receive any benefit or the effects – such as those impacting immigration status – that accepting a resource may have on a student. Students in populations that may have specific additional needs are encouraged to seek advice from a relevant professional or reputable resources, such as immigration counsel or a qualified website.