Mental Health & Counseling Services
The mission of the HCC Counseling Department is to provide holistic support for students pursuing their educational goals. In order to accomplish this mission, HCC will provide a full range of professional services, including personal and mental health counseling, substance use counseling, ADA, Title IX accommodations, academic skills enhancement, Basic Needs, outreach programming, consultation, and crisis intervention.
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 988, 1-800-273-8255, 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
Local Crisis Resources
- 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. - 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.
- Memorial Mental Health-Urgent Psychiatric Care-713-338-6422
- 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
Other Resources
- 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.
Report Concerning/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.
Human/Sex Trafficking Help
National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888
- SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO")
- Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Languages: English, Spanish and 200 more languages
- http://humantraffickinghotline.org
Houston Resources:
Other Resources:
- humantraffickinghotline.org/report-trafficking
- hhs.texas.gov/services/safety/texas-human-trafficking-resource-center
- texasattorneygeneral.gov/human-trafficking-section/signs-trafficking/what-do-if-you-suspect-trafficking
- polarisproject.org/recognizing-human-trafficking/
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
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.
Active Minds
Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for students.
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:
- SAMHSA's National Helpline for individuals & family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- "Starting a Conversations with someone about their mental health" by Mental Health America
- Attend Free Training held every semester by HCC Counselors (email HCC.Cares@hccs.edu to request training or check out our calendar of events):
- Say it out Loud! Game to talk about mental health with friends.
Contact Us
Vacant Director of Counseling and Ability Services
Please visit our Contact Page to view a list of counselors by location and options to connect. For any other inquiries, please contact Dr. Holliman-Douglas (c.hollimandouglas@hccs.edu), Associate Vice Chancellor of Special Programs & Success.