Mental Health

Let’s Chat counselors can listen to specific problems, help explore solutions, and introduce you to what it’s like to speak with a member of our staff.

For the Spring quarter, 'Let's Chat' drop-in hours are Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm in Building 1, Counseling Services, Room B102, on the main campus.

Other days and times are available as well for in-person or online appointments.  Please use this link to the calendar for scheduling:  Request an appointment 

More info on ‘Let's Chat’ drop in consultations are:

• FREE for SCC students
• Offered first-come, first-served (no appointment necessary)
• Typically, about 20-25 minutes in length
• Not appropriate for urgent concerns or mental health emergencies
•  Informal, and not a substitute for counseling
• It also can be helpful for students who are not sure about the counseling process and want to know what it’s like to talk with a clinician or to learn about student mental health resources.
• Students who are not interested in ongoing counseling but would like the perspective of a clinician.
• Students who have a specific problem and would like to talk with someone about it. Common issues might be stress, sadness, anxiety, family problems, and relationship issues.
• Students who have a concern about a friend and would like advice on what to do.

‘Let’s Chat’ is not a substitute for counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment.

All students can be seen for 10 free sessions during their time here at SCC.

Counseling/Therapy may focus on the following areas:

How to make an appointment:

The clinic is also the home base for intern therapists. If you are an SCC student, you can call the clinic to set up an appointment at 509-533-8611 (This serves as the main line for Health Clinic and Mental Health Clinic.)

If you are a SFCC student, you can call 509-533-3525 and ask for a personal appointment.

Spring Quarter 2025

Students need to register for the groups (where indicated) by contacting Ronda Hain at ronda.hain@scc.spokane.edu.

Workshops are drop-in. No registration required!  

• ‘General Support Group’
  • This group offers a space to come, connect, share your story, and receive support, assistance, and encouragement.
  • Starts Tuesday, April 1^st, 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm
  • Repeats every week on Tuesday through June 17^th (11 weeks)
  • No group held on May 6^th
  • SCC campus building 7, Room 131 or online: Zoom
  • Students can start at any time. Contact ronda.hain@scc.spokane.edu to register.
• ‘Gaining Self-Discipline’ Group
  • This group offers some support and assistance in getting yourself to do things even when you don’t want to! 
  • Starts Wednesday April 16^th, 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm
  • Repeats every week on Wednesdays through May 21^st (6 weeks)
  • SCC campus building 7, Room 131 or online: Zoom
  • Students can start week 1 or 2. Contact ronda.hain@scc.spokane.edu to register.
• Drop In ‘Mindful Art’ Group
  • Bring your current creative project (drawing, sketchbook, knitting, crocheting, stitching or other) to the Lair and create in company with others. If you don't have a current project, we'll have an arts and craft activity out for you to experiment with. Minimal to no instruction will be given.
  • Starts Tuesday April 8^th, 11:00 am – 11:50 am
  • Repeats every week on Tuesdays through June 10^th (9 weeks)
  • SCC campus building 6, Bigfoot Cafe and Coffee Bar area
  • No registration required
  • For questions contact ronda.hain@scc.spokane.edu
• ‘Save Point’ Group
  • Online Gaming Group designed for students to learn how to gain more awareness, understand what motivates behaviors, and how to manage difficult emotions.
  • Wednesday April 2^nd, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Repeats weekly on Wednesday
  • Virtual meeting through Zoom
  • Contact jake.young@scc.spokane.edu to register - limited availability

Other Questions?  Contact ronda.hain@scc.spokane.edu or 509-533-8647

Spring Quarter 2025

All workshops are 1 hour, and the content is the same on each date listed. Workshops are held in Building 7, Room 131, or via online with Zoom.

No registration required!

If you are unable to make any of these workshop dates, please contact Ronda Hain at ronda.hain@scc.spokane.edu for a one-on-one session.

Other Questions?  Email ronda.hain@scc.spokane.edu or call 509-533-8647.

• Study Skills’ Workshop
  • Thursday April 17^th, 11:00 am – 11:50 am
  • Tuesday May 6^th, 9:00 am – 9:50 am
  • Thursday May 15^th, 11:00 am – 11:50 am
• ‘The World Needs You! Why and Where to Volunteer’ Workshop
  • Thursday April 24^th, 11:00 am – 11:50 am
  • Wednesday, May 28^th, 9:00 am – 9:50 am
• ‘Come Meet Your Mental Health Counselors for National Counseling Awareness Month
  • Wednesday April 30^th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Lair Main Lobby
• ‘Test Anxiety’ Workshop
  • Wednesday May 7^th, 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm
  • Monday, June 9^th, 9:00 am – 9:50 am
• ‘World Eating Disorders Action Day’ Workshop
  • Monday June 2^nd, 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm

Please note that while we try to keep all contact information up to date. These services often change.  Please let us know if any information is no longer accurate

SCC Student Mental Health Clinic
Jenkins Wellness Center, Bldg 7 Rm 118
509-533-8611
10 counseling sessions for students free of charge.

SCC Wellness Activities
Visit our Wellness Activities page to see current offerings

Catholic Charities Counseling Program
12 E 5th Ave, Spokane 99202
814-844-2834
Sliding Fee Scale ($5-$125) also accepts Medicaid

Frontier Behavioral Health
107 S Division St, Spokane 99202
509-838-4651
Accepts Crisis walk-ins at, no insurance or payment required. Only accepts Medicaid for non-crisis.

Lutheran Community Services
210 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201747-8224
509-747-8224
Free counseling for victims of DV or sexual abuse

Center for Family Development
1404 E 11th Ave, Spokane 99202
509-744-1117

Center for Awareness
3304 E 31st, 99223
208-773-6791
Provides counseling services.

Discovery Counseling Group
1008 N Washington St, 99201
509-413-1193
Provides counseling services.

Providential Solutions
509-765-0150
EFLC, 631 S Richard Allen Ct, 99202
Provides counseling services.

MultiCare Rockwood Behavioral Health Center - Downtown Spokane
W 5th Ave, Ste 422 Spokane 99204
509-342-3480

211-Referrals to available resources in your community

NW Behavioral Health Clinic
905 W Riverside Ave, Ste 610 Spokane 99201
509-742-3460

Veteran's Affairs Medical Center
4815 N Assembly St. Spokane WA
509-434-7288
Provides outpatient, psychiatric, and counseling services to veterans.

Grief Support - Hospice of Spokane
121 S Arthur, Spokane 99201
509-456-0438
hospiceofspokane.org
Provides individual grief counseling and grief support groups at no charge for anyone in the community who has experienced loss through the death of someone close to them.

Psychology Today
Use psychologytoday.com to find providers. You can search by insurance provider and see if they offer a sliding scale based on income.

Spokane Crime Victim Service Center
1-888-288-9221
(24-Hour Crisis Line)

Child Protective Services (CPS)
1-800-557-9671

YWCA Domestic Violence Crisis Line/Shelter
509-326-2255 or 509-326-(CALL)

Sexual Assault Crisis Line
509-624-7273 or 624-(RAPE)
(24-Hour Crisis Line)

Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery
509-535-3155
2230 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Free emergency childcare drop-off is available

Mental Health Crisis Care Resources

• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text) 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

• 24/7 Regional Crisis Line:  1-877-266-1818

• Domestic Violence: 800-799-7233

• LGBTQ+ Support (The Trevor Project): 866-488-7386 or text START to 678678

• Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

• Blackline (BIPOC Hotline): 800-604-5841

• The Steve Fund: Text STEVE to 741741 for support specific to individuals of color

• Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-4673 (National resource)

• Sexual Assault Crisis Line 509-624-7273 or 509-624-(RAPE) (24-Hour Crisis Line) (Lutheran Community Services)

• Police or Health Emergency 911

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
  Press 1 for veteran’s services or send a text to 838255
  En Español: 888-628-9454
  For Deaf and Hard of Hearing via TTY: 800-799-4889
  Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Are you having suicidal thoughts?

Suicidal thoughts by themselves aren’t dangerous, but how you respond to them can make all the difference.

Support is available.

You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 800-273-8255. Press 1 for the Veterans Helpline. If you’re under 21, you can ask to talk to a peer at Teen Link.

Don’t feel like talking on the phone? Try Lifeline Crisis Chat or the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

If you might be at risk of suicide again, download the My3 App from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can use the app to list your crisis contacts, make a safety plan and use emergency resources. For more information visit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Are you concerned someone else might be at risk of suicide?

This person is fortunate you’re paying attention.

Here are five easy steps you can take to help:

1. Look for warning signs.
   • TALKING ABOUT:
     • Wanting to die
     • Great guilt or shame
     • Being a burden to others
   • FEELING:
     • Empty, hopeless, trapped, or having no reason to live
     • Extremely sad, more anxious, agitated, or full of rage
     • Unbearable emotional or physical pain
   • CHANGING BEHAVIOR, SUCH AS:
     • Making a plan or researching ways to die
     • Withdrawing from friends
     • Saying goodbye, giving away important items, or making a will
     • Taking dangerous risks such as driving extremely fast
     • Displaying extreme mood swings
     • Eating or sleeping more or less
     • Using drugs or alcohol more often
2. Show you care. This looks different depending on who you are and your relationship, but let the person know you have noticed something has changed and it matters to you. If appropriate, let them tell you how they’re feeling and why.
3. Ask the question. Make sure you both understand whether this problem is about suicide. “Are you thinking about suicide?”
4. Restrict access to lethal means. Help the person remove dangerous objects and substances from the places they live and spend time.
5. Get help. This person may know who they want to talk to (a therapist, their guardian, their partner).

You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 800-273-8255. Don’t feel like talking on the phone? Try the Lifeline Crisis Chat or the Crisis Text Line at 741741

Crisis Care Resources

• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text) 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

• 24/7 Regional Crisis Line:  1-877-266-1818

• Domestic Violence: 800-799-7233

• LGBTQ+ Support (The Trevor Project): 866-488-7386 or text START to 678678

• Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

• Blackline (BIPOC Hotline): 800-604-5841

• The Steve Fund: Text STEVE to 741741 for support specific to individuals of color

• Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-4673 (National resource)

• Sexual Assault Crisis Line 509-624-7273 or 509-624-(RAPE) (24-Hour Crisis Line) (Lutheran Community Services)

• Police or Health Emergency 911

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
  Press 1 for veteran’s services or send a text to 838255
  En Español: 888-628-9454
  For Deaf and Hard of Hearing via TTY: 800-799-4889
  Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Self-Screening

Take an online mental health screening to learn more about your own current mental health, and general mental health information as provided by Mental Health America.

Book Resources

Bibliotherapy: Bibliotherapy aims to use literature to help you improve your life by providing information, support, and guidance in the form of reading books and stories. These titles have been shared with clinic staff by current and former clients. The list does not represent an endorsement by SCC staff.

Acceptance and Commitment

• It’s Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self by Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW.
• Getting out of your head and into your life by Steven Hayes PhD

ADHD

• Scattered Minds: Hope and Help for Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by Leonard Adler.

Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)

• Over the Influence, Second Edition: The Harm Reduction Guide to Controlling Your Drug and Alcohol Use by J. Little & P. Denning

Attachment

• The Power of Attachment by Diane Poole Heller
• Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment by Bethany Saltman, Fred Sanders, et al.
• Poly secure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern
• Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find – and Keep – Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

Relationships

• The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman and Nan Silver
• Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue Johnson
• Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
• The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
• Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy by Ken Page
• Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex by Michael Todd
• How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving by David Richo
• Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt

Podcast Resources

These podcast titles have been shared with clinic staff by current and former clients. The list does not mean an endorsement by SCC.

Happiness

• The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos explores the scientific research behind what makes you happy, drawing from various sources and traditions and sharing surprising stories along the way.
• The Science of Happiness podcast is produced by the Greater Good Science Center and PRX and hosted by professor Dr. Keltner. It reviews research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life and it incorporates first-hand accounts of people’s experiences trying out the strategies.

Finding Our Way

• Finding Our Way by Prentis Hemphill who is a writer, healer, teacher, and Somatics practitioner Echando Pa’Lante by Manuel Blasisi-Mendez, PsyD - Spanish/English This is a bilingual podcast that focuses on addressing the mental health crisis that is happening in society from a de-colonized perspective.

ADHD

• ADHD Experts Podcast, Associated with Attitude Magazine

People Who are Very Empathic

• Power To the People Pleasers by Amy Ballantyne

Newsletters

The list does not represent an endorsement by SCC staff.

General Health and Wellness

• Refind is a free daily newsletter for folks who are eager to dive deeper into specific topic areas — like, mental health, art, nutrition, and more.            
• The Daily Good is a short and sweet email delivered straight to your inbox with soothing playlists, sustainable recipes, inspiring articles, and more.
• PsychCentral is a platform that provides evidence-based guidance, up-to-date resources, and first-hand accounts to help subscribers with their mental health journeys.

ADHD

• Adulting With ADHD is a Substack newsletter written by Rach Idowu, a London-based ADHD’er who was diagnosed at age 26. Her newsletter is a collection of thoughts, strategies, and wisdom around ADHD and other psychological experiences — like imposter syndrome, perfectionism, neurodivergence in the workplace, late diagnoses, and more.

Self-Assessment and Information

• BAC Calculator
• Alcohol Self-Assessment Test 

Please note that while we try to keep all contact information up to date. These services often change.  Please let us know if any information is no longer accurate.

Community Detox Service of Spokane: 509-570-7250

• Services are available 24 hours a day, 7days a week, for both adults and adolescents.  Provides sobering, detoxification, and referral to treatment for persons suffering from alcoholism and other forms of chemical dependency.

Washington Recovery Helpline: 866-789-1511

• 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Spokane Addiction Recovery Center: 509-624-3251

• Provides Inpatient, outpatient, there is a service charge, fees vary.

Spokane AA groups: www.aaspokane.org

Gateway Counseling: 509-532-8855

• There is a service charge, they do accept insurance, but not state insurance.

Online Support for Meth and Marijuana Addiction & Recovery: www.dailystrength.org

Live Another Day - Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources. This website provides extensive information on the best resources available for BIPOC students.

Detox Local - An excellent resource with information on drug detox centers and addiction support resources. They have a page dedicated to detoxes in Washington.

Resources for AAPI Students - 28 mental health and substance use resources for Asian American students, carefully curated by experts at Lexington Addiction Center

Spokane Valley Drug Rehab Centers 

Responding to a Student in Distress

When faced with academic and life challenges, students may feel alone, isolated, and even hopeless. These feelings can easily disrupt academic performance and may lead to dysfunctional coping and other serious consequences. Due to your frequent and prolonged contact, you may be the first person to notice a student in distress. Remember that students showing concerning behaviors may be having difficulties in other areas of their lives. Students sometimes feel that they can’t share their struggles with family and friends but may be comfortable doing so with faculty or staff. By expressing concern, you may help save a student’s academic career or even their life.

Trust your instincts. If a student leaves you feeling worried, alarmed, or threatened, consult with someone.

In Distress (Non-Crisis): Student is in distress but does not appear to be at risk of self-harm or suicide via observable behaviors or communication. 

*If you are unsure if the student is at risk, please follow #2 under “Emergency/Crisis”.

Steps to Take:

1. Create an Early Alert submission to notify the team of the student’s need/situation and the student will be assigned to a team member within 24 hours. 
2. Provide student with Mental Health Resources document.
   • The Mental Health Resources document contains a procedure for obtaining Mental Health counseling on campus, or in a community setting as well as on campus workshops and groups for students to get involved with. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources

Spokane Colleges offers EAP services for employees and their household adult family members help address work and personal concerns, including counseling and work/life (legal and financial) resources. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees.