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 9881-800-273-8255, Text “TALK” to 741741, WhatsApp, or Chat @ Crisistextline.org

Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1-800-799-4889.

Texas Suicide Prevention-Know the Signs/Save a Life

Support text line for students of color. Text STEVE to 741741

US or International Suicidal Crisis Support

CallBlackLine Crisis Line 1-800-604-5841

Contact an HCC Counselor

HCC Counselors are licensed professionals with master's or doctoral degrees who offer free, time-limited, short-term counseling to currently enrolled students.

Students with documented disability may also qualify for accommodations at HCC. Visit our Ability Services Page to learn more about accommodations.

Contact a counselor to schedule an appointment today

Counselors @ HCC
Accommodations through Ability Services

Online Resource for College Mental Health

Jed Foundation has a comprehensive, confidential, online resource center for college students, faculty, and staff regarding mental and emotional health.

Jed Foundation Resources
Free Mental Health Apps (Open to Public & Veterans)

Active Minds

Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for students.

Active Minds

Talking to a Friend/Family about Mental Health

Opening the door to begin a conversation can really help. Not sure where to start? Try one of these opening lines to help make starting the conversation easier by SeizetheAwkward.org.

Other Resources:

JED Campus Member

 

 

 

Domestic Abuse/Stalking

 

Eating Disorder