Mental Health Resources
San Jacinto College supports students’ mental health and well-being. Here are resources that can help, including on-campus counselors, community groups, national organizations, and crisis lines.
Recognize the signs of domestic violence and emotional abuse and connect to resources that can help.
On-campus Counselors
Connect with San Jacinto College mental health counselors by visiting a Center for Advising, Career & Transfer office, emailing student.support@sjcd.edu, or scheduling an online appointment.
Fall/Spring Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Welcome Center, Room 1500
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Welcome Center, Room 170
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Welcome Center, Room 120
Counseling FAQs
Counseling services include academic and personal counseling, time management and study skills assistance, learning style assessments, career assessments and counseling, strategies for personal growth and development, adjustment to life crisis, and referrals to outside agencies for needed services.
Yes! According to a four-year study of college students who received counseling, 91% thought that their academic performance had improved after counseling and 98% of these students said that counseling helped them deal more effectively with their problems (Rickinson, 1998).
The counselors can refer you to affordable and local counseling services
No. There is no fee charged when you receive counseling at San Jacinto College. If you are referred to another agency for counseling services, however, that agency may have fees.
You can contact a counselor at any Center for Advising, Career, & Transfer office:
- Central Campus: 281-998-6350 ext. 1014, Office C-27.1500
- North Campus: 281-998-6350 ext. 2317, Office N-6.170
- South Campus: 281-998-6350 ext. 3444, Office S-6.120
Online Mental Health Screenings
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health America of Greater Houston provides community solutions to promote mental health for all.
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas is dedicated to improving the quality of life of all individuals living with mental illness and their families.
Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD assists people with crises related to mental health and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Innovative Alternatives is a non-profit organization providing mediation and counseling.
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) provides face-to-face help to people who are at risk of harm to self or others.
Child Welfare Information Gateway offers local and state laws about mandatory reporting and confidentiality.
Narcotics Anonymous: Houston Area offers a support group for those recovering from addiction to drugs.
Alcohol Anonymous: Houston allows those struggling with alcohol addiction to connect with others through their recovery.
Al-Anon, Alateen: Houston Area offers support and fellowship to relatives and friends of alcoholics.
Mental Health America of Greater Houston provides community solutions to promote mental health for all.
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas is dedicated to improving the quality of life of all individuals living with mental illness and their families.
Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD assists people with crises related to mental health and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Innovative Alternatives is a non-profit organization providing mediation and counseling.
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) provides face-to-face help to people who are at risk of harm to self or others.
Child Welfare Information Gateway offers local and state laws about mandatory reporting and confidentiality.
Narcotics Anonymous: Houston Area offers a support group for those recovering from addiction to drugs.
Alcohol Anonymous: Houston allows those struggling with alcohol addiction to connect with others through their recovery.
Al-Anon, Alateen: Houston Area offers support and fellowship to relatives and friends of alcoholics.
National Institute for Mental Health (NAMI)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Coping with Grief and Loss/Helpguide.org
Office on Violence Against Women
re:MIND
Depression and bipolar support
Love is Respect
Teaches people to recognize dating violence and where to seek help
Pandora’s Project
Supporting survivors of rape and sexual abuse, and their friends and family
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
The Trevor Project
24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth
1-866-488-7386
Trevor Text: Text "START" to 678678
Trans Lifeline
Peer-support service for trans and questioning individuals in crisis, connecting them
to trans-identified operators
1-877-565-8860
National Crisis Text Line
Text “Home” to 741741
National Eating Disorders Hotline
1-800-931-2237
Substance Abuse Disorder Hotline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
Support for crises related to mental health or intellectual and developmental disabilities
713-970-7000, Crisis - Option 1; Non-Crisis - Option 2
Text: 832-479-2135
National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Houston
Crisis Phone: 713-970-4483
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text “START” to 88788
Live chat online
Stalking Resource Center
Assistance and guidance for those impacted by stalking
855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846)
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
24-hour anonymous hotline for people dealing with sexual assault, as well as their
friends and families
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
988 Suicide Crisis & Lifeline
24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide prevention hotline
988
Veterans Crisis Line
Connecting veterans in crisis and their families and friends with Department of Veterans
Affairs responders through a confidential hotline, online chat, or text
1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Brazoria County
Gulf Coast Center: 281-585-7490
Crisis: 866-729-3848
Chambers County
Spindletop: 409-784-5400
Crisis: 800-937-8079
Fort Bend County
Texana: 281-239-1300
Crisis: 800-633-5686
Galveston County
Gulf Coast Center: 409-763-2373
Crisis: 866-729-3848
Harris County
MHMRA: 713-970-7000
Crisis: 866-970-4770
Montgomery/Walker/Liberty
Tri-County: 936-756-8331
Crisis: 800-659-6994
