Counseling
The mission of the HCC Counseling Department is to provide holistic support for students pursuing their educational goals. In order to accomplish this mission, HCC will provide a full range of professional services, including personal and mental health counseling, substance use counseling, ADA, Title IX accommodations, academic skills enhancement, Basic Needs, outreach programming, consultation, and crisis intervention.
Who we are
Who we are
"HCC Counselors are licensed-professionals with masters or doctoral degrees who offer free, time-limited, short-term counseling to currently enrolled students.
HCC COUNSELORSWhat we do
What we do
"We offer Personal Counseling, Career Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Student Success Retention and ADA Counseling Services.
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Events and Announcements
April 30 is Demin Day-Wear Demin to support Victims of Sexual Assault/Violence
Wear jeans to demonstrate solidarity with victims of sexual assault and to bring awareness to sexual violence. Here is more information about the day: https://denimday.org/.
If you want to read about why denim: https://denimday.org/why-denim
April is SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in April. The mission of this month is to raise awareness about sexual violence around the world and to educate communities on how to prevent it.
April is NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS MONTH
April is National Stress Awareness Month to raise awareness of the negative impact of stress. There is no single definition for stress, but the most common explanation is physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension. While not all stress is bad, long-term stress can have harmful impacts on physical and mental health.
Stress is produced by your feelings and reactions to certain external events, rather than by the events themselves. But while you may not always be able to control the external events causing your stress, applying mindfulness techniques can control your reactions to them. This month, we invite you to think about:
- How we can all help people who face mental health challenges
- How employers are responding to stress and mental health issues
- How workplace changes such as hybrid working are affecting well-being and levels of resilience
- How those suffering from stress and mental health issues can access advice and support
Contact Us
Please visit our Contact Page to view a list of counselors by location and options to connect.
Mahnaz Kolaini, PsyD., LPC-S
Director of Counseling and Ability Services