Psychological Services offers walk-in assistance to current students who are experiencing crisis situations during office hours. If you are struggling with a serious issue, please feel free to stop by our office during open hours so that we can support you!

If you are struggling with a serious issue or experiencing a mental health crisis help is available 24/7/365:

• Direct Crisis Connection 833-646-1526
• Call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988
• Text "courage" to 741741

For emergencies, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call SCCCD campus police at (559) 244-5911

If a friend is struggling and you're not sure what to do, check out the Do's And Don'ts of Crisis For Students.

Mental health appointments are available on campus with a licensed mental health therapist to help connect students with internal and external referrals, resources, and services. Confidential short-term individual and group counseling services are available to currently enrolled students at no charge.

Students can request a mental health check-in by visiting the health office located in the Student Services Building. If you are unable to come in person or if you prefer phone/online services, please see option for telehealth. 

What to expect?

When you visit the health office, let the person at the front desk know that you would like to schedule a mental health appointment. You will be asked to complete a request form providing some basic information and your availability and we will schedule you an appointment for a mental health check-in!

During this appointment, we will discuss your concerns and review the most beneficial options for you. These could include follow-up individual counseling appointments, referral to one our therapy groups or workshops, and/or referrals to other resources on campus or in the community that can help you address your concerns.

Confidentiality

All information you share with us, whether it is information in our records about you, or even the fact that you have come to see us, cannot be shared with others outside of Health and Psychological Services. Information shared with our staff will be kept confidential, however there are some exceptions to confidentiality:

• If you present an imminent threat of harm to yourself or others.
• When there is an indication of abuse of a child, dependent adult or elderly adult.
• If you become gravely disabled.
• If information is required by a court subpoena or court order. 

You may request in writing that the psychological services staff release specific information to persons you designate.      

Campus Therapist

Jennifer Taglieri, MA, LMFT is our campus’ licensed mental health therapist. Jennifer’s focus is supporting students through the challenges and transitions they encounter during their community college journey. She understands that juggling academics, personal growth, and navigating life transitions can be challenging. One of her favorite quotes is from John Kabat-Zinn “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Jennifer is passionate about mental wellness and driven to support, guide, and advocate for students as they pursue their educational and career goals.  

Outreach

Psychological Services will be running outreach events throughout the year! If you would like to get involved, please join our Active Minds Club. This student-led club helps support mental health awareness and education for our campus.

If you are unable to come in person or if you prefer teletherapy (virtual/online/phone), enrolled students can access free mental health services through Uwill. Schedule appointments with a therapist, explore wellness programs, and get unlimited crisis support. Please use your college email to register with Uwill.

The CalHOPE warm line connects callers to people who have persevered through struggles with stress, anxiety, depression—emotions triggered by circumstances and events in everyday life. The peer counselors listen with compassion, provide non-judgmental support, and guide you to additional resources that can give hope and help you cope.

If you are a faculty member or administrator with non-emergency concerns about a student and you would like to consult with a member of Psychological Services, please call or email our campus therapist.

Staff who have a student in serious crisis (disclosing harm to self or harm to others) should immediately call Campus Police at 559-244-5911 or 911 to evaluate the student rather than referring to Psychological Services in order to ensure the safety of the student.

Please note that our clinicians can NOT contact students who have not requested services. If you would like to refer a student to Psychological Services, please encourage them to stop by the health office or walk them to our office so they may submit a request.

If you are unsure, please review the Crisis Do’s & Don’ts for Staff.

The content on this page is intended for general informational purposes and as an aide in your overall wellness. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, or consultation with, a qualified care provider or therapist. You should not disregard or delay seeking care from your healthcare provider or therapist because of something you have read, heard, or seen on these pages or files.

• Contact your primary care physician for a referral.
• Contact your insurance carrier and request a list of psychotherapy providers. There should be a phone number or website on your insurance ID card.
• Visit psychologytoday.com to search for local providers. You can filter by your insurance, therapist gender or specialty, and more.

• CalHOPE Connect offers safe, secure, and culturally sensitive emotional support for all Californians who may need support related to stress, anxiety, depression, and worries we face.
• W. Gary Cannon Psychological Services Center offers low-cost mental health services. 

• Fresno Pacific On-Site Counseling Center 

• Turning Point Rural Mental Health - Call or walk in to schedule an appointment
  1311 11^th St, Reedley CA 93654
  Phone: 559-638-8588

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• How to prevent and treat sleep deprivation
• How much sleep do you really need?

Free MP3 files of music and exercises to help you relax, sleep, and manage stress, provided as a courtesy of Community Wellness at MIT Medical. Original sources: MIT Medical Community Wellness.

• Breath Awareness: MP3
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• Sleep Techniques: MP3
• Relaxation Exercise in Spanish: MP3
• Test Anxiety: MP3
• Neck Tension: MP3
• A trip to the Beach: MP3
• A Safe Place: MP3
• Changing Color: MP3

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