Mental Health Support and Resources
Crisis Services
In any situation in which an individual is experiencing a mental health emergency that presents an imminent threat to themselves or others, emergency responders should be notified via 9-1-1.
Additional crisis resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 800-273-8255
- National Crisis Text Line (24/7): 741-741
- BHN Springfield-based Mobile Crisis Intervention (24/7): 413-733-6661
- Behavioral Health Network Wellbeing Center (CBHC), (Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.): 800-437-5922; 417 Liberty Street, Springfield, MA 01104
Individual Therapy
STCC has partnered with Uwill Student Mental Health and Wellness, the leading wellness solution for colleges and students, to provide free access to teletherapy. Students have an immediate, secure, and convenient way to receive online-based counseling services whenever the need arises. No insurance or payment is required:
- Choose a therapist based on your preferences including issue, gender, language, and ethnicity.
- Choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night, and weekend availability.
- Choose your appointment type: video, phone, chat, or message.
For more information and to get started with teletherapy, please visit the Uwill website. If you need any assistance when using Uwill, you can reach out directly to Uwill at 833-998-9455 or support@uwill.com.
Additionally, STCC has partnered with the River Valley Counseling Center which provides STCC students with personal counseling from licensed professional therapists. Students wishing to take advantage of in-person mental health counseling services available through River Valley Counseling Center can contact David Forton, MS, LMHC, at 413-755-4332 or dcforton@stcc.edu to schedule an initial referral session. Active health insurance is required.
Mental Health Resources for BIPOC Students
Black Mental Health Resources
Latinx Mental Health Resources
Indigenous Mental Health Resources
AAAPI Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources for LGBTQ+ Students
- The Trevor Project (Text START to 678678)
- LGBT National Help Center (888-843-4564)
- Trans Lifeline