Services are FREE for enrolled students.

Individual Counseling

Confidential individual counseling is provided by licensed mental health professionals and supervised graduate level interns. Our goal is to help you resolve personal difficulties and acquire skills, abilities and knowledge that will allow you to take full advantage of your college experience and make effective and satisfying life choices.

LET’S CHAT!

Tuesdays/Wednesdays 11am – 12pm

Chat Now

Let’s Chat is a free, private virtual drop-in service where registered Mercer County Community College students can have an informal conversation with a Counseling staff member on a first-come, first-served basis. The session is brief, no more than 20 minutes, and is designed to help students with specific problems and to introduce them to what it is like to speak with mental health professional. The staff will listen closely to your concerns and provide support, perspective, and suggestions for resources in addition to determining whether formal counseling would be useful.  “Let’s Chat” is NOT counseling or a crisis service.

You may want to visit  Let's Chat if you:

• are not sure about counseling and if it will benefit you
• are not interested in on-going counseling but would like the perspective of a counselor
• are looking for guidance and resources
• already have an outside treatment provider, but need immediate support that cannot wait until your next appointment
• have a specific problem and would like to talk with someone who is objective
• need assistance with stress management
• have academic concerns
• have career questions

Support Groups

One Day at a Time (O.D.A.T.) — 12 step recovery program for those (or have a friend or loved one) struggling with alcohol or substance addiction

Meets: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12pm

Location: SC 228

Contact: Terry Smith smithte@mccc.edu

EOF Support Group—A group dedicated to EOF students

Meets weekly on Thursdays at 12pm in LB 220 starting February 9th

Location: TBA

Events

For the latest information regarding our programs and events, visit us on Instagram @mymercercounseling

Trainings

We offer the following national certification trainings:

Mental Health First Aid

Question. Persuade. Refer. Suicide Prevention training

Uwill Teletherapy

Uwill offers students free immediate access to teletherapy, a direct crisis connection, and wellness programming through its easy to use online platform.

To schedule teletherapy:
Register/login to Uwill and choose a therapist based on your preferences including availability, issue, gender, language, ethnicity. You can also choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night and weekend availability. Access is quick and easy. You can register and book your first session in just minutes using your school email.

Uwill is Private. Secure. Confidential.

If you need any assistance, you can refer to the Uwill FAQ, Student User Guide, or reach out directly to Uwill at support@uwill.com.

Consultations

The Counseling staff serve as consultants to individuals and groups in the MCCC community. Consultation involves sharing knowledge and expertise to assist others in responding effectively to mental health issues impacting the campus community.

Referrals

We encourage the MCCC community to make referrals to the Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) if you have concerns about a particular student. Due to confidentiality, the Counseling staff cannot disclose if a student contacted our office or receiving treatment. If assistance is needed, contact CWC during regular office hours and ask to speak to the senior counselor.
In the event of a psychological emergency situation on campus, contact Public Safety or/and 9-8-8.

Class Visits

Counseling staff facilitate class visits throughout the semester. Please click here to fill out the Class Visit Request form.

Yannick Ladson, EdD, LPC
Director

Kristen Alestra, LCSW
Counselor

Kim Mayner, LAC
Oaks Integrated Care Counselor

Katie Guers, M.Ed.
Intake Specialist-WWC

Marvina Jackson, M.A.
Intake Specialist -JKC