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Student Wellness Support

If you are experiencing any of the following, MCC offers support for you:

  • Feeling down
  • Low motivation
  • Stress in relationships
  • Substance use
  • Worrying, overthinking, or stress

Even if you are not in crisis, you can still reach out for assistance.

Meet with the Coordinator of Student Wellness

Brandy Lochen (they/them), LCPC, is available on campus daily.

  • Meeting Length: 30-minute sessions
  • Available Formats: In person, by phone, or virtually
  • Options: Daily scheduled appointments or drop-in hours throughout the week

If the listed appointment times do not fit your schedule, you can submit an appointment request through Navigate360.

⚠️ If You Are in Crisis

You can reach immediate campus support through the Wellness Office:

Additional Immediate Resources

  • Immediate Danger: Call 911
  • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
  • Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741

BetterMynd Free Teletherapy

BetterMynd is an online therapy platform that offers MCC students free teletherapy sessions with licensed mental health counselors.

  • Session Length: 50-minute live video sessions
  • Privacy: Completely private and confidential
  • Access: Available on your laptop, smartphone, or tablet
  • Scheduling: Flexible daytime, evening, and weekend availability

To get started, sign up at BetterMynd.

Please note: This service is available to students who are currently enrolled in credit classes and are over the age of 18. Students still in high school should reach out to their high school counselors or school social workers for a community referral.

Togetherall Peer Support Community

Togetherall is a free, anonymous, online, peer-to-peer mental health community available 24/7 to MCC students. You can post about what you are going through and receive support from others who share similar experiences.

To join the community, sign up with your student email address at the Togetherall registration portal using your @students.mchenry.edu credentials.

Options for Support Off-Campus, in the Community

  • The McHenry County Mental Health Board makes it easy to find mental health support. You can use their Service Directory to look up providers in McHenry County and filter your search to find the right fit.

  • The Mental Health Board also offers the McHelp App. This free and anonymous app lets you text or talk with a licensed mental health counselor at any time, day or night.

  • The People in Need (PIN) Forum Resource Directory lists a variety of community resources available in McHenry County, including:

    • Affordable or Subsidized Housing and Housing Assistance
    • Food Pantries
    • Government Agencies
    • Health Resources for Children, Adults, and Seniors 60+
    • Legal Help
    • LGBTQ+ Supports
    • Mental Health and Substance Use Supports
    • Sexual Assault Support Centers
    • Thrift Stores
    • Various Hotlines
    • Veteran Support

    This directory is designed to help you find local resources to support you and your family.

  • See Mental Health Self-Help Resources - use this resource if you would like to learn more about how to cope with mental health struggles or read more about them.