Counseling Services

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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

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.

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 Counselor can make online appointments during open
    office hours Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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.

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  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


The Counseling Office is located in the Student Wellness Center in the lower West Wing Atrium, Suite LL312.

505-428-1682

counselingservices@sfcc.edu


Connection to Mental Health Resources

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.

*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.

 

Santa Fe Recovery Center
Partnership to End Addiction
Solace Crisis Treatment Center

For support regarding rape or sexual assault, contact

Esperanza Shelter, Santa Fe

For domestic violence, contact

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 first responder support

 

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