Mental Health Services

Health & Wellness Services HOURS & Location

Remote and in-person appointments available.

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR SUMMER SESSION: 

New location: Cougar Village CV-124

Monday – Wednesday: 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.

Appointment link will be available starting June 17: CLICK HERE TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT.

Any questions: Contact the Wellness Center main line at #510-748-2320 

Currently, College of Alameda offers remote and in-person mental counseling at no additional cost to students. Services are paid for by the student health fee.  All mental health services are provided by licensed mental health counselors, MFT Trainees, and Associate MFT’s and PCC’s.  

Mental Health Services are available when classes are in session.

Classes resume for Spring Semester on January 21st, 2025.

At that time, our Personal Counseling Program will return in both Zoom and Face-to-Face format at College of Alameda, CV-124. We look forward to seeing you then!

During Winter Break, please use the following resources for FREE confidential support 24/7:

· Crisis Support Services of Alameda County: Call 9-8-8 or 1-800-309-2131 for live 24/7 crisis counseling. More info: https://www.crisissupport.org/

· 2-1-1 Bay Area: Call 2-1-1 from anywhere in the Bay Area for up-to-the-minute referrals for help with food, shelter, medical/mental health care, finances, and legal issues. · National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, or in Spanish at 1-888-628-9454. This is a 24-hour crisis hotline for anyone in the country. · Crisis Text Line: Text “Home” to 741741. Chat through text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

· Peer-to-Peer Warmline: Anyone in California can call 1-855-845-7415 to speak with a trained peer counselor or chat online at https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/

· For all life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1

Winter Break Resources

Therapy is a safe, confidential, and collaborative experience to help you work through challenges.  Common concerns include:

  • Adjustment to college
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Coping with crisis
  • Problems at school or work
  • Stress management
  • Difficulties sleeping
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Alcohol and/or drug use
  • Family stress
  • Grief
  • Social isolation

Other Resources