To connect with the Accessibility & Wellness Office or to request mental health support, please contact:
Allison Flanagan, Director of Accessibility & Wellness Services – flanagana@mctc.edu
Klair O’Connor, Coordinator for Student Success and Care Center – oconnor7@mctc.edu
Mountwest students age 18 and older have access to free, confidential virtual counseling through BetterMynd! This service connects students with licensed mental health professionals who can provide support for concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. BetterMynd also offers a variety of wellbeing workshops that focus on building coping skills, improving emotional wellness, and supporting overall student success.
Students may register using their Mountwest student email address to get started.
Students may also schedule an in-person meeting with the Accessibility & Wellness Office to discuss mental health concerns, academic stress, or other barriers to success.
Appointments can be scheduled using the link below:
Students may complete a free, anonymous online mental health screening to better understand their emotional well-being and explore next steps for support.
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-1:00pm
Accessibility & Wellness Office
One-Stop for Student Services, Room 101
Mountwest Collegiate Recovery Specialist, Chuck Mullins, is here to support students around stress, substance use, recovery, and anything that impacts overall well-being. Whether you are dealing with your own challenges or supporting someone else, students are offered a non-judgmental space to talk, connect to helpful resources, and explore next steps. There is no pressure and no labels.
All Recovery Meeting
Thursdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Commons Meeting Room, 1st Floor Library
This peer-lead, inclusive meeting is open to anyone affected by addiction and supports all pathways to recovery.
If you are in immediate danger or feel unsafe, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
24/7 Support Resources
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support.
Call 988, then press 1, or text 838-255.
Call or text 844-HELP4WV (844-435-7498) for immediate statewide support.
Text START to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Call 1-866-7386 or text START to 678-678.
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors, please call 911 or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 for immediate, confidential support.
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among college students, but it is preventable with early support and connection. Understanding warning signs and risk factors can help you recognize when someone may be at risk.
Warning Signs
Risk Factors are experiences or conditions that can increase the likelihood that someone may think about or attempt suicide. Having one or more risk factor does not mean a person will attempt suicide, but recognizing these patterns can help you know when someone may need support:
Reducing Access to Lethal Means
Learn more at: https://va.gov/reach/lethal-means/
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