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Student Wellness

How you feel matters at MCC. Student Wellness supports your well-being inside and outside of the classroom. We educate and raise awareness on a variety of topics within the eight dimensions of well-being including social, physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, financial, occupational and environmental wellness.

For additional information on Student Wellness events, services and student employment opportunities contact Student Wellness Coordinator: Llani Main or call 531-MCC-2566.

Mental Health Resources

Students in need of mental health support and resources may connect with an Advocacy Counselor at any MCC location to discuss their situation and best resources for their needs.

Note that Advocacy Counselors do not provide diagnosis or treatment for mental health but will assist students in determining their needs, identifying the most beneficial resources, and connecting with referrals to services and providers.

Crisis Hotlines

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please call, text or chat 24 hours a day:
If this is an emergency, please call 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

  • (800) 273-8255
  • (888) 628-9454 (Spanish)
  • (800) 799-4889 (Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing)

Nebraska Family Helpline:

  • 1-888-866-8660 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Crisis Text Line:

  • Text HELLO to 741741

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

  • (800) 799-7233

Veterans Crisis Line:

  • (800) 273-8255

Boys Town Hotline:

  • 1-800-448-3000 or text "VOICE" to 20121 (free resource and counseling service)

Women's Center for Advancement Hotline:

  • 402-346-7273 – offers 24/7 support and services for individuals facing domestic or dating violence, and victims of sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking.

Free Online Mental Health Screening Tools

Mental health screenings are a quick way to determine if you or someone you care about may need to reach out to a doctor or mental health professional for an evaluation. They are educational, not diagnostic.

Please note that these are meant as SCREENING tools only. They cannot adequately address the complex variables involved in an accurate diagnosis and cannot substitute for the confirmation and assistance of a trained professional. Should you take one of these assessments and find that it indicates a potential problem, please make an appointment with a MCC Advocacy Counselor for assistance and referral to community resources, or directly contact a licensed counselor, a psychologist, or a medical doctor. Consider printing out a copy of the assessment to take with you to your appointment.

National Behavioral Health Organizations and Resources

Collegiate Mental Health

General Mental Health

Domestic Violence

LGBTQ+

Veterans

Suicide Prevention Resources

Suicide Prevention

The following links provide some very good information about preventing suicide, warning signs and how to access help, but no web search can be a substitute for getting help from a caring trained professional. This is true whether you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be. The MCC advocacy counselors are available to consult with all students, faculty, and staff at Metropolitan Community College to help consider the best ways to assist someone who is distressed, given the uniqueness of each person and their circumstances.

That said, here are some websites we trust to provide thorough and accurate guidance to those concerned about suicidal feelings and behaviors.

Suicide: Read This First

This is an excellent resource for persons experiencing suicidal thoughts. It is a compelling, well-written site that offers a variety of alternatives to suicide and strategies for increasing effective coping.

Reach Out: Ways to Help a Loved One at Risk of Suicide

If you know someone struggling with despair, depression or thoughts of suicide, here are some ways to help.

Forefront Suicide Prevention

Forefront is considered a leader in suicide prevention. The site includes tips for how to make your home safer, relevant data, and info on policy and advocacy. There is also a video collection designed to provide comfort, education, and tools for those touched by suicide and mental illness. Forefront also offers free suicide prevention training.

The Jed Foundation

This site includes lots of resources specifically developed for a college population. The Jed Foundation includes self-evaluations and links to other resources.

American Association of Suicidology

An organization of persons focused on suicide including researchers, clinicians, preventionists, crisis workers and survivors of suicide. This site provides statistics, basic information on how to intervene with a suicidal person, and phone numbers for local agencies.