UWill | Mental Health Resources | Additional Resources
Welcome!
Whether you are facing a difficult life experience, wanting tools and support to manage stress, or seeking personal growth SFCC Counseling Services is here to help.
Helpful things to know about Counseling:
- Counseling is free of charge for all registered SFCC students
- Counselor will listen carefully and work with you as a student to support you in ways that are meaningful to your specific circumstances
- Counseling is confidential and is not part of your academic record
- There is a private room available for students awaiting counseling sessions
- For many students, it is their first time coming to counseling
- Counselors are professionally licensed
“I started using the counseling services at SFCC last semester. I had a positive experience from the very beginning. Leah is an excellent listener, and she provides guidance with a very mindful approach. I feel comfortable talking about both academic and personal matters. The waiting room is nice because while you are waiting, it has drawing supplies that allow you to start decompressing before the appointment even starts. ”
Some ways the counselor may provide support:
- Attentive listening and compassionate support
- Sharing useful skills such as anxiety reduction techniques and stress management strategies
- Collaborating in development of an action plan or practices to meet student’s emotional, academic and personal goals
- Provide community referrals and resources that support student wellbeing
- Self-care and relational support
- Support students with short term services and provide a bridge to long term professional care if needed.
“It’s really amazing that the school offers counseling and that it’s free.”
SFCC In Person Counseling
SFCC has an in-person counselor at the Student Wellness Center
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- To make an appointment, contact
counselingservices@sfcc.edu or call
505-428-1682 - Walk-ins are welcome to come to the Student Wellness Center (LL312) and if the onsite counselor is available she will meet with you or schedule a time as soon as possible.
- If the counselor is not available, students have the option of a private room to contact UWill online counseling or any support hotline (we have an available list in the room or see resources below)
SFCC Online Counseling
- SFCC Counselor can make online appointments during open
office hours Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
“I’m enjoying life more because of the counseling at SFCC. I think it has to do with the fact that it’s a really open kind of counseling that they offer. They don’t tell you what to do; they just guide you with things that can help you.”
Telehealth Counseling with Uwill
SFCC Counseling Services works in collaboration with Uwill, which offers students free immediate access to teletherapy, a direct crisis connection, and wellness programming through its easy to use online platform. Uwill is Private. Secure. Confidential.
- Create a profile with Uwill.
- Choose a therapist based on your preferences including availability, issue, gender, language, ethnicity.
- Choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night and weekend availability.
If a student is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7/365.
Call 833.646.1526 (This line is staffed by a licensed counselor)
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
Uwill also provides students free access to on-demand wellness programming through its easy to use online platform. Select wellness from the left hand side navigation menu to relax and recharge your mind and body. Uwill wellness includes a wide range of videos for yoga, academic breaks, relationship support, meditation, and more! Allow Uwill to help you discover greater focus and balance as you navigate the semester.
If you need any assistance when using Uwill, you can refer to the Uwill FAQ and User Guide or reach out directly to Uwill at 833.99.Uwill or support@uwill.com.
Leah Goldstein, LCSW
The Counseling Office is located in the Student Wellness Center in the lower West Wing Atrium, Suite LL312.
505-428-1682
Connection to Mental Health Resources
Urgent Help Resource
If Someone’s Immediate Safety is at Risk call 911
Reasons to Call 988
- Worried about your safety or someone you know;
- Having a hard time managing strong emotions;
- Feeling hopeless, confused, or angry;
- Worried about alcohol or drug use (substance use);
- Need information or referrals for local community services;
- Have something on your mind that you want to talk over with someone outside of current situation;
- Service member or veteran and their families in need.
How 988 Calls Work
- People who call 988 are given these options:
- Press 1 to connect with the Veterans Crisis Line
- Press 2 to connect with the Spanish Subnetwork
- Press 3 to connect to the LGBTQI support for youth and young adults
- Remain on the line or press ZERO and be connected to a local crisis center; if local crisis center is unable to answer, the caller is routed to a national backup center
988 Text or Chat
- People who text “TALK” to 988 will be connected to crisis centers equipped to respond to texts.
- Available 24/7: 833-646-1526
- Staffed by a licensed clinician.
- Suicidal patients and 24 hour Emergency mental behavioral health care 455 St Michaels Dr , Santa Fe, NM 87505
*please note: if a person goes to the ER and is suicidal, they will be required to stay for 72 hours while they receive an assessment and stabilizing support.
Additional Resources
Solace Crisis Treatment Center
For support regarding rape or sexual assault, contact
- findsolace.org
- 800-721-7273
Esperanza Shelter, Santa Fe
For domestic violence, contact
- esperanzashelter.org
- 800-473-5220
Specific Counseling Needs & Interests
Counselor has access to referrals for a diverse range of mental health needs. Please contact directly for more information.
First Responder Support
For People Who Are Undocumented
Mental Health Support for Medical Professionals
Santa Fe Warm Line Peer Support
A chance to simply talk to someone who listens.
- 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for 7 days a week
- Supports can transfer to other warm lines after hours
“If I didn’t have counseling, my personal life could have easily overwhelmed me. Counseling has really helped me to stick with my classes. Even if things get hard, I feel like I have a solid base. It helps me have balance in my life.”
