How to Contact Us

You can contact us by phone or email:

  • 408.864.8868
  • mhwc@deanza.edu

We are not a 24-hour program. For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1

Office Hours

You are welcome to stop by in person to learn about our services or schedule an appointment for a private session with a Mental Health and Wellness Center counselor. Our office is located in RSS 258 – upstairs from the Bookstore in the Registration & Student Services Building.

(For immediate psychological support, see our crisis intervention information webpage.)

Administrative Assistance

Learn about available services or get help scheduling an appointment

  • Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – in person
  • Fridays: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – contact us by email or phone

Counseling Appointments

We offer scheduled meetings with a mental health counselor


Contact Information for BAPIC  

The information below is only for doctoral-level students who are participating in: Bay Area Practicum Information Collaborative (BAPIC). We are only accepting applications from students enrolled in an APA-approved doctoral (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) program. We are not accepting or considering AMFT or other master level trainees. Thank your for your interest.

Contact for Training Information

If you have questions about our training program, site, or application materials, please contact both staff members below:

Practicum Trainee Information

How to Apply for Training Opportunities

Qualified applicants may apply by sending the materials below in PDF format to Dr. Firmender at firmenderwilliam@deanza.edu and Dr. Lee at leekim@deanza.edu

  • Cover Letter 
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation in PDF format 
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