Counseling Services

CRISIS SITUATIONS

Off Campus: The Counseling staff does NOT provide 24-hour coverage. If you are experiencing an actual mental health emergency and need immediate assistance call:

1. 911
2. (972)233-2233 Contact Dallas Counseling and Crisis 24 Hour Hotline
3. (214) 828-1000 Suicide and Crisis Hotline

On Campus during operational hours:

1. Go to the Counseling Office in E-088 (972)238-3771, the Career Services Office in E093 (972) 238-6921, or the Health Center in T-110 (972) 238-6135.
2. Speak to a Richland College employee and ask them to contact a crisis counselor.
3. Use the emergency call boxes located in each hallway to call College Police and ask them to page a crisis counselor.

COUNSELING BY APPOINTMENT
Richland counselors are available to help current students with personal, career and academic concerns that affect academic success and quality of life. Counselors provide short-term personal counseling and make referrals, when needed, for such concerns as:

• Behavioral Management for (anger, depression, anxiety, etc.)
• Conflicted Life Choices
• Death or Loss
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse
• Diversity Issues
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disturbances
• Family and Relationship Issues
• Stress
• Test Anxiety