Mental Health Counseling
Mental Health Counseling (also called Personal Counseling) in a community college setting focuses on psycho-educational and developmental issues. The focus is on managing temporary problems of daily living, rather than treating psychological disorders. A counselor can help students think about events in a more rational way, so that they can gain perspective, make good choices, and experience less stress. And, of course, a counselor can help students with academic issues, such as test anxiety. A community college counselor can also screen students for depression, anxiety, and other psychological disorders and, if necessary, refer them to community resources that provide therapy.
Scheduling Appointments
Counseling services are free and are provided on an appointment basis. To make an appointment for personal counseling, call the Counseling Center at x.2234, or just walk in (G-208) to schedule an appointment. If more intensive treatment is needed, we will provide a list of referrals to treatment providers in the community. BCC has neither control over nor responsibility for fees, insurance, intake or appointment protocols set by outside providers.
Workshops
Every semester, the Counseling Center offers the following in-class workshops: Increasing Self-Esteem Through Rational Thinking, Choosing a Relationship That Works, Six Types of Relationships That Won’t Work, Decreasing Procrastination, Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems, Time Management for Academic Success, Overcoming Test Anxiety, How to Communicate With Difficult People, Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, and Assessing and Pursuing Authentic Happiness. Students who would like to receive this information one-on-one are encouraged to make an appointment by calling x.2234.
Faculty who would like to schedule an in-class presentation should contact the Counseling Center at x.2234.
Self-help Brochures
The Counseling Center at the University of Illinois has developed a series of self-help brochures on a variety of topics of interest to students. These brochures include general information as well as helpful tips on dealing with the issue addressed. Click on the title below to read a brochure.
- Addictive Relationships
- Adult Children of Alcoholics
- Assertiveness
- Body Size Diversity and Acceptance
- Coming Out
- Committed Relationships and School
- Dissertation Success Strategies
- Experiencing and Expressing Emotions
- For Loved Ones of Sexual Assault/Abuse Survivors
- Grief and Loss
- Loneliness
- Maybe I have an Eating Problem
- Maybe I have a Friend with an Eating Disorder
- Overcoming Procrastination
- Perfectionism
- Self-Confidence
- Stress Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Surviving Child Sexual Abuse
- Surviving Psychological Trauma
- Test Anxiety
- Time Management
- Understanding and Treating Anxiety
- Understanding Depression
- Understanding Dysfunctional Relationship Patterns in Your Family
- When Your Parent Has a Mental Illness
- Your Parents' Divorce
Community Mental Health Resources
Child and Family Services Crisis Intervention Center
444 Myrtle Street, New Bedford, MA
508-999-3154
Residents of Dartmouth, New Bedford, Fairhaven, Acushnet
Corrigan Mental Health Center Crisis Intervention Center
49 Hillside Avenue, Fall River, MA
508-235-7200
Residents of Fall River, Westport, Swansea, Somerset, Freetown
Massachusetts Statewide Drug Abuse Hot Line: 800-327-5050
New Bedford's Women's Center 24-Hour Hotline: 508-99-WOMEN (508-999-6636)