Counseling
Personal Counseling
You are not alone! Do not suffer in silence! Reach out!
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (Press 1 for veterans)
Asking for help can be challenging! At Brunswick Community College, we recognize students often encounter challenges in their family, work, and personal lives that can impact the fulfillment of academic goals. We are committed to student success. BCC has a Professional Counselor available to assist students with a wide range of personal concerns such as:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Feelings of low self-esteem or self-worth
- Stress Management
- Grief
- Thoughts of suicide
- Co-dependency
- Addiction
The Counselor can assist students in exploring the best options available to ensure personal success. This is accomplished in a non-judgmental supportive environment and may include an initial assessment, short-term solution-focused counseling, and when necessary a request for emergency services or referral to an appropriate program in the community. All counseling sessions are confidential according to HIPPA guidelines except in the event an individual discloses intent to harm themselves or others.
Personal Counseling Services are available through OneStop Student Services, OneStop@brunswickcc.edu, 910-755-7320.
You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.
Create a chat through this website: 988lifeline.org
If there is an emergency after hours or you are in distress call 911.
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TalkCampus
BCC’s TalkCampus service ensures 24/7 mental health support for students. Support anytime, any day, anywhere. It’s a free to app for use in talking with other students and counselors from around the world if you’re struggling and worried about your mental health. Your student email address will give you free access. Just download TalkCampus from the app store.
TalkCampus is anonymous. BCC can’t see if you are using it, nor can you see where other students are from. TalkCampus is based around peer support and counselor support where needed; you can both receive and offer help.
The platform is safe, moderated and is designed as a place where you can just be yourself and talk about how you’re really feeling. Student life can be tough and we know sometimes you might not want to talk to us about how you’re feeling. TalkCampus isn’t a replacement for counseling or professional support but is a great place to start talking and to make sure that however you’re feeling right now, you’re not alone.
Community & Online Resources
https://nccommunitycolleges.findhelp.com/ – Free access to the largest closed-loop referral network for social services in the U.S.- Search by zip code
https://www.samhsa.gov – Find treatment options and locations
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: dial 988 (Press 1 for veterans)
Housing Resources
Brunswick County – https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/north-carolina/brunswick-county
New Hanover County – https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/north-carolina/new-hanover-county
Support Groups- FREE
Al-Anon & Ala-teen www.al-anon.alateen.org
National hotline 888-425-2666
Alcoholics Anonymous https://aa.org
Area intergroup chapter 910-794-1840 www.wilmingtonaa.org
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill www.nami.org
National hotline 800-950-6264
Narcotics Anonymous World Services https://na.org
Coastal Carolina Area 800-691-5427
Transgender Support Group- Delta Behavioral Health, 1606 Physicians Dr. #104 910-343-6890
Vet Center Readjustment Counseling Services- 10:00-11:00 am Meeting room at Leland Community Park, located at 1490 Village Rd. NE, Leland, NC 910-577-1100
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling Services
Cape Fear Psychological www.capefearpsych.org 910-763-8134
Carolina Counseling Center www.carolinacounselingcenter.com 910-762-9083
Coastal Horizons www.coastalhorizons.org 910-754-7949
Coastal Southeastern United Care www.cseuc.org 910-755-5222
Delta Behavioral Health www.deltadbt.com 910-343-6890
NAMI: https://nami.org/collegeguide
Trinity Wellness Center www.thetrinitywellnesscenter.com 910-343-8424
Trillium Health Resources www.trilliumhealthresources.com 24 Hour Access to Care & Crisis Services 877-685-2415
LGBTQ
Equality NC https://equalitync.org
GLBT National Youth Talk Line: 800-246-PRIDE (7743)
GLBT National Help Center: National non-profit organization offering free peer counseling, information, and local resources. 888-843-4564
North Carolina Pride www.ncpride.org
PFLAG of Wilmington/Cape Fear: Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies. pflagwilmington@gmail.com
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging www.sageusa.org
Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence
Love Is Respect: The mission is to engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships.
Chat at www.loveisrespect.org Text LOVEIS to 22522 Call 1-866-331-9474
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV):https://nccadv.org
North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA): http://nccasa.org
Pandora’s Project: A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information, support and resources to survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their friends and family. https://pandys.org
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN): The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. 24/7 FREE. Confidential. Secure. https://www.rainn.org 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Coastal Horizons Rape Crisis Hotline: 910-754-7949 (Brunswick) 910-392-7460 (New Hanover)
Personal Wellness/ Health resources
Active Minds: Nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for students. https://activeminds.org
Eat Right: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. https://www.eatright.org
Youth Engaged Change: Empowering you to improve your life and the world around you. https://engage.youth.gov
For College Women. Health. Our Way.: Developed by Brandeis University college students for college students everywhere. www.4collegewomen.org/
Mental Health.gov: Let’s talk about it. Resources, support and information about Mental Health Problems. https://www.mentalhealth.gov
The American Institute of Stress: Transforming stress through awareness, education and collaboration. https://www.stress.org
The American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org