Counseling Services
Personal Counseling Services are available in person, by phone or on Zoom by appointment, as well as walk-ins in the event of an emergency, Monday - Thursday, and by phone or on Zoom, Friday. To schedule an appointment, contact us at (618) 468-4121 or taaustin@lc.edu. In an emergency, please call the 24-hour local crisis hotline at (618) 465-4357, the 24-hour National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Counseling Services are performed by nationally certified and/or state-licensed professional counselors. Counseling Services are anonymous, confidential and free of charge. Learn more at http://www.ulifeline.org/LCCC/get_help_now.
BetterMynd Online Therapy
Lewis and Clark Community College has recently partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform for college students, to to add video-therapy sessions to the free counseling services available to you through the college.
In addition to personal counseling services on Lewis and Clark’s campus, you will be able to access free online therapy sessions with BetterMynd’s diverse network of licensed mental health counselors, if you choose. These 50-minute, live video-sessions are private, confidential, and can take place from the convenience of your laptop or smartphone. Sessions are available during the day, at night, and on the weekends. BetterMynd also provides free self-help resources and free group workshops to all Lewis and Clark Community College students.
To get started with a counselor that’s a good fit for you, go to https://www.bettermynd.com/.
Need Support Now?
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Counseling Services include assistance with:
- Crisis Intervention
Situations that require immediate attention.
- Brief Therapy Interventions
Short-term interventions to assist with life changes.
- Academic Issues
Problem-solving classroom achievement difficulties.
- Test Anxiety
Anxiety assessment and management techniques.
- Career Decisions
Identify career development needs and provide connections to services.
- Screenings
Annual offering of voluntary screenings for depression and for eating disorders.
- Referrals
Assistance with referrals to outside community agencies and services.
In Need?
Campus Services, Community Resources, and Off-Campus Counseling Services
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In Crisis?
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Mental Health Resources
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Emotional and Mental Wellness Resources