Dallas College

First-Gen and Forward: Navigating College, Family, Culture and Mental Health

  • Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
  • 11 a.m. to noon
  • Richland and Online
       
  • Online
    This event will take place online/virtually. Please review the event description for more details.
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  • Richland Campus
    12800 Abrams Road, Dallas TX 75243

First-Gen and Forward is a student success and wellness series that supports first-generation students as they navigate college, family expectations, stress, belonging, and academic responsibilities. Learn practical tools for managing wellness, using campus resources, building support and staying connected to your goals.

Locations: Richland Campus, Learning Commons Conference Room, and Online 

This event is hosted by Dallas College Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS provides free mental health counseling services to Dallas College students. For questions or appointment requests, email Counseling@DallasCollege.edu. If you're interested in attending more CAPS events, visit DallasCollege.edu/CounselingEvents. 

Your world can be stressful — we're here to help. To meet our team of counselors, students can visit DallasCollege.edu/Counselors. 

  • Counseling and Psychological Services

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