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Mental Health Resources

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SJCC CASE MANAGEMENT &
Mental Health Counseling

 

The Case Manager & Mental Health Counselor are not crisis response & are not first responders. 

If this is a life threatening emergency, call 911.  If on-campus call campus police 408- 270-6468.

To refer a student Please  Submit a Student Mental Health Referral

 Mental Health Counseling

  • Brief and time limited invidual sessions with a therapist on campus to SJCC students taking at least 1 class during the summer session.
  • Issues that can be addressed include:
    • stress management
    • family & academic
    • pressures
    • establishing healthy coping skills
    • relationship issues 
    • sadness
    • burnout
    • withdrawal or isolation
    • worry

  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Shireena Dubey, LMFT
  • 408-288-3724
  • Location: Robert N. Chang Student Center, Counseling Department, Second Floor, Room SC-201
  • Spring Hours:
  • Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm, Thursday 9:00am-1pm
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  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Dana Walker, LCSW
  • 408-288-3724
  • Location: Robert N. Chang Student Center, Counseling Department, Second Floor, Room SC-201
  •  Spring Hours:
  • Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00 am-12:00pm
  • How to schedule an appointment:
    Call Student Health Services at 408-288-3724 or come in person to Student Health Services. 
  • In-person and virtual appointments available.  

Case Management

  • Case Management is voluntary, confidential and appointments are 45 minutes-60 minutes. 
  • Currently enrolled SJCC students can meet with the Case Manager for 3-6 meetings per semester.
  • If you  are not sure where to start with addressing your mental health please consider scheduling an appointment. 
  • Things that can be discussed:
    • Urgent mental health needs (not on-call crisis response).
    • How to connect to on-campus and community resources.
    • Options to address your mental health needs.

 

  • Location: Robert N. Chang Student Center, Student Health Services, First Floor, Room SC-109

    • Case Manager
    • Elisse Reyna, LCSW
    • 408-288-3724
    • Spring Hours:
    • Monday 8:30am-3:30pm,Tuesday-Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm, Friday 8:30am-1:30 pm
    • How to schedule an appointment:
    • Call Student Health Services at 408-288-3724 or come in person to Student Health Services. 
    • In-person and virtual appointments available.  

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Crisis resources

Call or text 988 (669, 408, 650 area codes)

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Open 24/7, confidential, & free

1-855-278-4204 

Open 24/7, confidential, & free

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Free, available 24/7 and confidential text-based crisis counseling.

Text Renew to 741741 (English)

or

Hola to 741741 (Spanish)

faculty & Staff                                                   

Email:  Elisse.Reyna@sjcc.edu to schedule a presentation.

  • Available during fall and spring semester.  
  • Email or call to schedule a meeting for consultation.  

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

SJCC offers the following mental health services:

  • Free and confidential counseling services for students.
  • Wellness workshops and support groups.
  • Crisis intervention and referrals to community resources.
  • Guidance for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.

Mental health services are available to all currently enrolled SJCC students.

Yes, all counseling sessions are free and confidential, in accordance with state and federal privacy laws.

If you need immediate help after hours, you can contact:

  • Santa Clara County Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 1-855-278-4204
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
  • Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741

All mental health services provided by SJCC are free of charge for enrolled students.

Yes, SJCC offers virtual counseling services to ensure students can access help remotely. Contact the office to inquire about availability.

If you are concerned about a friend or classmate, you can:

  • Encourage them to contact SJCC Mental Health Services.
  • Share crisis hotline numbers with them.
  • Speak with an SJCC counselor for advice on how to help.

You can contact SJCC Mental Health Services by:

  • Phone: 408-288-3147
  • Visiting the office in the Student Health Center (check the website for hours).