Mental Health and Wellness Center

MHWC Services

In order to serve students who have already scheduled appointments, we are unable to accept new clients for ongoing counseling through the end of fall quarter. However:

Students who are in crisis can still schedule a one-time check-in session with an MHWC therapist.

• To schedule a one-time check-in, send an email to mhwc@deanza.edu with your name, CWID and times that you're available in the next few days.
• Please include a brief statement that you are requesting intake forms for a one-time check-in. 

We also offer these online services:

• TimelyCare – speak online with a mental health professional anytime, 24/7
• Wellness Central – get health and wellness information
• eCheckup To Go – learn how to support your own well-being and healthy behavior

MHWC is NOT a 24-hour program. For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1.

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Sign Up for Individual Counseling

We have a new scheduling system in place, which means we are no longer accepting intake forms via email. In order to receive the intake forms please email mhwc@deanza.edu 

• Be sure to include your name, CWID (8-digit Campuswide ID number), your availability for the quarter you're requesting services in, and a short statement that you're requesting our services. 
• Suzanna, the administrative assistant, will confirm your registration and will post the forms in the Health Services online portal, where you can find them when you log in.

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More About Our Services

• Why seek personal psychological counseling?

  Many problems of everyday living can be resolved through talking with friends, family or someone we trust. However, there are times when seeking assistance outside one’s familiar environment can be helpful.

  The Mental Health and Wellness Center is here to meet such needs. Learn about our services.

• Is there a fee for these services?

  There is no fee for any student currently enrolled in a credit class. These services and a variety of other student health services are funded by your student health fees, paid at the beginning of each quarter. However, please cancel any appointment you cannot attend at least 48 hours in advance to avoid an attendance penalty.
  

• Can I continue with my therapist if I'm not enrolled this quarter?

  Unfortunately no. You must be enrolled to continue on with your therapist, or even see a new one if they're no longer here. If you transfer out, your new college will have their own mental health service department and you may be able to continue services.

• Is counseling fully confidential?  

  All information you share with your therapist, including your participation in session, is confidential and will only be disclosed with your written consent, except as required by California law under the following conditions:

  • A court of law orders the counselor to testify or release records
  • You discuss an ongoing instance of child abuse, or a case of child abuse where the perpetrator still has access to children 
  • You discuss an ongoing instance of elder abuse (over 65 years old)
  • You threaten to harm yourself or someone else or are considered gravely disabled (unable to provide for your basic personal needs for food, clothing, or shelter)
  • You are a minor (under 18 years of age), certain circumstances may require that parents be notified about or consent to your participation in counseling

  [This information is also stated in our Agreement Consent Form]

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