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Psychological Services & Personal Counseling

We're Here to Help!

"Bringing Hope When You Need It the Most"

 

 

Mental Health Online Resources

Foothill students have lots of options to help manage  mental wellbeing, for free! Explore what's available and find the tools that work best for you!

tbh=To Be Honest—Build mental health skills with real therapists + the support of other students

TimelyCare—Speak with a mental health professional one-on-one, available 24/7

Togetherall— A place to connect online with others experiencing similar feelings. 

In case of an emergency, see who to call.

Visit Our Office In-Person & Virtually

Service Hours

  • Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Lunch break:  1 p.m. – 2 p.m., please leave a message with your phone number and student CWID, and we will return your call.

Urgent & Drop-In Counseling


DROP IN HOURS

Monday-Friday 12-1 for brief 20 minute drop-in appointments.

Please contact our office a few minutes before 12 Noon on the day you would like to be seen, and you will be seen by a provider on a first-come, first-serve basis.  

Phone: 650.949.7910 

NEW Talk Space Option

What's a "talk space?" Talk Spaces provide a private and quiet environment on campus for your virtual appointment. Come in and use our Talk Spaces located in our Psych Services Office in Building 5400. Want more info? Ask about this option when you make an appointment.

Make an Appointment

To make an appointment, call Patricia Meza Parada in Psychological Services at 650.949.7910 during our office office hours.

 

Cost: FREE for registered students! Up to 8 free sessions per academic year!

Are You Experiencing Difficulties With?

  • Academic pressure
  • Isolation and loneliness
  • Sexuality
  • Family conflict or separation
  • Friendship and love
  • Stress and/or anxiety
  • Substance use and abuse
  • Depression and despair
  • Death or loss
  • Roommate disputes
  • Relationships
  • Cultural adjustment

 


For Help During a Mental Health Crisis

After hours

  • Call the Suicide Crisis Hotline 9-8-8
  • The Santa Clara County Resource Line at (1-866) -896-3587
  • Visit the nearest hospital emergency room

Non-Crisis Community Referrals & Support

e Checkup To Go

How have you been feeling?

Take a confidential eCHECKUP screener to see how we can help support your mental health! You'll find useful information on topics such as alcohol and marijuana education; managing anxiety, and planning for well-being.

Go to e-Checkup NOW

In Case of An Emergency

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Need Support?
We're Here to Help!

Psychological Services & Personal Counseling

650.949.7910


 fhpsychservices@fhda.edu


Student Resource Center (SRC) Building 5400

We're Hiring Student Wellness Ambassadors

Learn Stress Management Skills – Take CNSL 72

Earn 3 CSU Transferable Units, Too! Enroll in CNSL 72: Stress, Wellness & Coping, offered fall, winter and spring.

See schedule of classes

Follow Us  on Instagram

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Stay up to date with our Wellness Ambassadors. Reach out with questions, get tips for coping, and learn about upcoming events.

Meet our Wellness Ambassadors

 

Black Lives Student Services Services Statement

In Student Services, we acknowledge our role in not serving our Black students adequately. Please read full statement of our commitment to alter our course of action with a quarterly updated public plan. 

Black Lives Matter Action Plan April 2022 Updates

Hope written on a wall

Providing hope is central to what we do. Learn more about the mission and values of our team.

Resources for Mental Health Professionals

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