Counseling Services
We are here to help
ACC Counseling Services provides free, confidential, and short-term mental health counseling for registered ACC students age 18+. In-person and virtual appointments are available:
- Schedule a Counseling Appointment
- Visit the Welcome Center, A100, during business hours to see if a counselor is available.
Questions? Email us at Counseling Services for assistance.
If you or someone you know is in a suicidal crisis, call or text 9-8-8 to reach the
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 9-1-1, or go to your nearest emergency room.
Our experienced counselors will help you navigate emotional concerns, build new skills, and strengthen personal resources.
Students often seek help in one of the following areas, and we are open to discussing any other goals or concerns you may have:
- Adjusting to college
- Anxiety
- Coping strategies
- Depression
- Emotional distress
- Grief & loss
- Family stressors
- Personal growth
- Relationships
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Suicide prevention and intervention resources
- Referrals for additional support
Our counselors offer programs, wellness events and groups to support your mental wellbeing. See our Calendar for upcoming events!
To request that a counselor reach out to a student to share information about our services, please complete a Counseling Services Referral Form.
- Fall & Spring Semesters: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Summer Semester: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ACC counselors do not check messages or have availability after hours, during holidays, vacation, or when the campus is closed.
If you or someone you know is in a suicidal crisis, call or text 9-8-8 to reach the
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 9-1-1, or go to your nearest emergency room.
For additional 24/7 mental health support contact:
- Gulf Coast Center Crisis Line: 1-866-729-3848
- Crisis Text Line: text "hello" to 741741
- The Trevor Project Crisis and Suicide Intervention Line: 1-866-488-7386
Dual Enrollment students have access to counseling support through their high school campus counselors or principals during the Fall and Spring semesters. In the Summer, registered Dual Enrollment students may connect with ACC Counseling Services for referral information and support.