If there is an emergency on campus, call the Dallas College Police Department at 972-860-4290.
If this is an emergency off campus, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you or someone you know would like to speak by phone or text with a trained urgent care professional, there are nationwide services available:
- Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 to communicate with a trained crisis counselor from anywhere in the United States at any time about any type of crisis.
- Students of color can text STEVE to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 to speak with an urgent care counselor dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of students of color.
- Call the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
If you are feeling anxiety or stress related to the coronavirus, there are resources and services to help you manage your concerns. Recommendations for managing stress related to the coronavirus can be found at the National Institute of Mental Health.
Counseling and Psychological Services can be reached by phone 24/7 at 972-860-HELP(4357). The department email is Counseling@DallasCollege.edu.
To meet with a counselor, current students can schedule a virtual or in-person appointment using Navigate.
View counseling office locations at every campus:
Feeling stressed out? You're not alone. College can be fun, but it can also be very difficult to juggle school, work, family and friends.
If you start feeling overwhelmed or anxious, a campus counselor can help you find practical solutions to personal or academic problems.
Counseling and Psychological Services Overview
Dallas College recognizes that you’re a whole person – not just a student. Your academic success depends on your personal development and emotional health.
Our counselors are licensed professionals and are highly qualified specialists with master’s or doctoral degrees. They can help you identify, understand and develop skills to resolve your educational, career and personal issues, and they will assist you in learning how to find your own pathway to success in college and in the workplace.
Dallas College’s Counseling and Psychological Services is committed to supporting short-term therapy, focused on mental health and wellbeing. The following services are offered:
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Workshops and Events
- Mental Health Online Resources
- Community Resources
- Get Help Now
- MetroCare Services at Dallas College
- Counseling Support for Minor or High School Students
Make an Appointment
Dallas College's professional counselors are currently offering virtual and in person appointments. You can make an appointment online, by email at Counseling@DallasCollege.edu, or by calling 972-860-HELP(4357) and asking to speak with a counselor.
Joining Virtual Appointments
If you schedule a virtual appointment, a member of Counseling and Psychological Services will email you a calendar invitation with the time and date for your session. At the time of your appointment, please click on the link in the calendar invite to join through video or call the number provided to speak with the counselor by phone at the scheduled time.
Contact Counseling and Psychological Services
Contact Us
- 972-860-HELP(4357)
- Email Counseling and Psychological Services
Hours for Counseling and Psychological Services
- Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sat-Sun: Closed
Counselors are available 24/7 to support you.
In accordance with House Bill 4224/Section 181.105 of the Texas Health and Safety Code:
Requesting Your Counseling Records:
You have the right to request a copy of your mental health records. If you would like to request your health care records as a client of this center, please contact Counseling@DallasCollege.edu or speak directly with your current therapist. You will be assisted with our process in securely releasing records in accordance with the law, privacy regulations, and our center procedures.
Contacting the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC):
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council regulates licensed mental health professionals in Texas, and prosecutes professional misconduct committed by marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, psychological associates, social workers, and licensed specialists in school psychology. Although not every complaint against or dispute with a licensee involves professional misconduct, the Executive Council will provide you with information about how to file a complaint.
- BHEC Website
- Call 1-800-821-3205 to reach the Investigations/Complaints 24-hour, toll free system
- Call (512) 305-7700 to reach the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council main line, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Mailing address:
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 7.300
Austin, TX 78701
Filing a Consumer Complaint
If you wish to file a consumer complaint regarding mental health services, you may do so with the Texas Office of the Attorney General.