Counseling Workshops and Events

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 offers a variety of psychoeducational workshops to assist students in developing academic skills, exploring career options, making career decisions, and personal growth.

These workshops and sessions offer students the opportunity to interact with peers and professional counselors from Dallas College. Some events are also open to employees and the general public. Please see each event's description for details.

The suicide prevention (AS+K Suicide Gatekeeper Training) and Mental Health First Aid trainings are both offered year-round. Certificates are provided to participants at the end of the training.


Upcoming Workshops and Events

All workshops and events are open to any Dallas College student. Registration is required for some events, but not all. See calendar description for more information.

Hot Topics Group Session: Wednesday, May 28
11:00 AM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Meditation Mondays: Monday, June 2
3:00 PM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Time Management Strategies: Thursday, June 5
12:00 PM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Affirmations: Leave a Piece of Advice: Tuesday, June 10
12:00 PM - Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus
Hot Topics Group Session: Wednesday, June 18
11:00 AM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Procrastination Annihilation : Wednesday, June 18
12:00 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Random Acts of Kindness : Thursday, June 26
1:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Anxiety Management Strategies: Thursday, July 3
12:00 PM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Meditation Mondays: Monday, July 7
3:00 PM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Happiness 101: Tuesday, July 8
1:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Procrastination Annihilation : Tuesday, July 15
12:00 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Happiness 101: Tuesday, July 15
1:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Happiness 101: Tuesday, July 22
1:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Hot Topics Group Session: Wednesday, July 23
11:00 AM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Happiness 101: Tuesday, July 29
1:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Cool Down With CAPS! : Wednesday, August 13
12:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Coffee/Tea With Counselors: Monday, August 18
9:00 AM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Meditation Mondays: Monday, August 18
3:00 PM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Welcome Table: Monday, August 25
10:00 AM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Hot Topics - Setting Goals: Monday, August 25
1:00 PM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Hot Topics Group Session: Thursday, August 28
11:00 AM - Dallas College El Centro Campus