Mental Health Counseling

Mental Health Counseling Services

Personal Counseling

Please complete the form below for Mental Health Counseling/(Non-Academic Planning Counseling) Services: Request for Mental Health Counseling

Mental Health Counseling will be in contact with you, once this form is completed.

General Email for Mental Health Services:

Cuyamaca.pc@gcccd.edu

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Mental Health Counseling

Cuyamaca College offers free Mental Health Counseling for Cuyamaca College students.

Mental Health Counseling is located in the Health & Wellness Center, I-134 (First floor of the Student Center)

Spring 2026 Hours

Monday and Wednesday:

9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Thursday:

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Request for Mental Health Counseling

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week
Choose: Self Care, Choose: Mental Health

Tuesday, May 5th

Mindful Bites
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Outside the Student Center (I Building)
Snack smarter and feel better with Cuyamaca Cares! During Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re serving up brain-boosting bites, sharing quick
tips on how food impacts your mood, and connecting you to helpful campus
resources through our Basic Rights Center. Stop by, grab a bite, and boost your mood!

King Kreme
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Outside the Student Center (I Building)
Stop by the Mental Health Counseling tables to learn about resources available and receive free ice cream from King Kreme.

Mental Health Counseling Resources
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Outside the Student Center (I Building)
Stop by and meet the Mental Health Counselors at Cuyamaca College. Learn about free resources available for students.

TimelyCare - Mental Health Counseling Resources
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Outside the Student Center (I Building)

Stop by and learn about a new resource available to students. TimelyCare provides 24/7 access to virtual care from anywhere in the United States at no cost. Whether you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed, you can talk to a licensed provider to get the care you need via phone or secure video visits.

Paws to Share (Pet Therapy)
12:00 to 2:00 pm
Outside the Student Center (I Building)
Come meet with friendly caninesand puppies. Bringing people and pets Together.

Wednesday, May 6th

TimelyCare - Mental Health Counseling Resources
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Outside the Student Center (I Building)
Stop by and learn about a new resource available to students. TimelyCare provides 24/7 access to virtual care from anywhere in the United States at no cost. Whether you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed, you can talk to a licensed provider to get the care you need via phone or secure video visits.

Lodo Massage (Self-Care)
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Outside the Student Center (I Building)
Meet with a Massage Therapist for a complimentary 10–15-minute chair massage.

Yoga and Sound Healing
12:00 pm to 1:00pm
Outside the Student Center (I Building)
Sound healing or sound vibrations help soothe the nervous system and balance the body’s energy. This calming event is the perfect opportunity to practice self-care.

Getting Back to OK: Managing Stress Through Your Nervous System
2:00 to 3:00 pm ZOOM LINK
Presented by: Lauren Cardoso, Mental Health Counselor
Come learn how your body responds to stress and pick up a few practical ways to feel more settled, so you can think more clearly and feel a bit more steady.

Thursday, May 7

TimelyCare - Mental Health Counseling Resources
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Outside the Student Center (I Building)
Stop by and learn about a new resource available to students. TimelyCare provides 24/7 access to virtual care from anywhere in the United States at no cost.
Whether you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed, you can talk to a licensed provider to get the care you need via phone or secure video visits.

Resources

Short-term counseling is available to help students improve their well-being by discussing, processing, and working through their challenges with trained counselors.

Our counseling sessions allow students the opportunity to explore their thoughts, feelings, values, and behavior in a confidential and healing space.

If you need immediate assistance, please call the Access and Crisis Line at 1-888-724-7240. The toll-free call is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

Crisis Resource Guide (PDF)

Please click on the Community Resource Guide below for additional information on local mental health resources:

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