Mental Health Resources
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Your well-being matters beyond the classroomSometimes life can get in the way of academic success, but you don’t have to handle everything on your own. It’s ok to ask for help! We provide students with help navigating emotional and psychological challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, ADHD, and other personal or social challenges. Our services are:
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Confidential
Not sure where to begin?
Use the chart below to find the mental health resources that best fit your needs.
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✓ Counseling ✕ Psychiatric Care ✓ Crisis Support (24/7) Phone appointments Free |
✓ Counseling ✕ Psychiatric Care ✕ Crisis Support (24/7) In-person or virtual appointments Free |
✕ Counseling ✓ Psychiatric Care ✕ Crisis Support (24/7) In-person or virtual appointments As low as $5* |
✓ Counseling ✓ Psychiatric Care ✕ Crisis Support (24/7) Virtual appointments Free |
24/7 Phone-based Crisis Support with CrisisNowWe provide students with a direct line to confidential crisis counseling. If you need immediate mental health support, call 210-569-0143 to connect with a Mental Health Professional for real-time care. CrisisNow is available 24/7 in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and ASL. CrisisNow is provided through partnership with TimelyCare. Students do not need to register with TimelyCare beforehand; just call 210-569-0143. |
Mental Health Emergencies:210-569-0143 |
Counseling Services
Trained and licensed staff are available on campus to assist you with personal, social, and emotional matters with free individual or group counseling sessions. Visit your college or call the Student Helpline at 210-486-1111.
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Northeast Lakeview College Brazos Student Union, STCM Room 210 NLC Counseling |
Northwest Vista College NVC Counseling |
Palo Alto College |
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St. Philip’s College |
San Antonio College |
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Local Mental Health Authorities
Bexar County Community:The Center for Health Care Services3031 IH 10 West |
Bandera, Comal, Kendall, and Kerr County Communities:Hill Country Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Centers819 Water St., Ste. 300 |
Guadalupe County Community:Bluebonnet Trails Community Services1009 N. Georgetown St. Crisis Phone: 800-841-1255 |
Atascosa and Wilson County CommunitiesCamino Real Community Services19965 FM 3175 N. Crisis Phone: 800-543-5750 |
Wellness 360 Psychiatric CareOur Wellness 360 clinics offer evaluations and psychiatric treatment for behavioral and mental health conditions, including those requiring medication. The clinics are located at SAC and PAC, but services are available to students attending any of the Alamo Colleges. Call 210-486-1111 to schedule an appointment and have your Banner/Student ID ready. |
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If you don’t have insurance, your visit to an Alamo Colleges Wellness360 clinic could be as low as $5, whether it’s your first visit or a follow-up with our Psychiatric or Family Nurse Practitioners. If you do have insurance and we’re in your network, the amount you pay depends on your plan’s “office visit” copay, which can be different for each person. |
TimelyCare
Download the TimelyCare app and register with your student email for free, 24/7 support from a TimelyCare professional and other mental health resources. Access counseling or psychiatric help, and utilize self-guided tools such as meditation, yoga, and stress management tips to stay balanced.
Students seeking psychiatric support must meet with an ACD Counselor or a TimelyCare Counselor to get a referral first.
(Learn more about the difference in the FAQs below.)
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Active Minds
Join Active Minds to connect with fellow students committed to transforming how mental health is perceived and supported, so every student feels empowered to seek help when needed.
Search for Active Minds in AlamoEXPERIENCE to see upcoming meetings and events.
If your campus doesn’t currently have a group, contact your college’s Office of Student Life for help getting one started.
Frequently Asked Questions
All ACD students who are currently enrolled are eligible to use the mental health services.
CrisisNow, TimelyCare, and counseling services at our Advocacy Centers are free for all students. Wellness 360 psychiatric services are available for as little as $5 per visit for students. See the Wellness360 section for more details.
Counseling and TimelyCare (both counseling and psychiatric care) services are determined by the provider and the student working together to determine how to best support the student based on their unique situation.
No. All mental health services are confidential. Information is not shared with anyone without a student’s written authorization. Please note that there are limited exceptions to confidentiality, which will be disclosed to you before your first appointment.
Yes. TimelyCare, counseling services through our Advocacy Centers, and Wellness 360 all offer virtual appointment options.
Great question! Counseling Services are offered by licensed mental health professionals who discuss challenges that impact a student’s well-being. The services include safety assessments and utilizing evidence-based techniques to help students address personal, social, and mental health issues. Providers help students learn new skills and strategies that lead to self-discovery and long-term change.
Psychiatric Services are offered by psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses who diagnose mental health conditions and treat them through medication management. They also discuss the biological and psychological elements of a mental health disorder.