Mental Health Resources
24-Hour Crisis Hotline
For Emergencies Call 911 or STC Police Dispatch at 956-872-4444
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988. Press 1 for Veterans
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
The Counseling Department reflects South Texas College’s commitment to provide access to higher education and support the educational goals of students from diverse backgrounds. Our staff help achieve academic success through the following services: personal counseling, academic counseling, and mental health counseling, and assistance to vulnerable populations.
The Counseling Department offers students and the campus community a variety of professional services. These services include counseling in a confidential atmosphere where the student may discuss concerns that are important to their educational and personal success.
Counselors are available during the day on a walk-in basis or by appointment; however, appointments are preferred. Services for evening hours are by appointment only. Counselors are available at the Pecan Campus, Nursing and Allied Health Campus, Technology Campus, Mid-Valley Campus, and Starr County Campus locations.
24-Hour Crisis Line
Hidalgo County: Tropical Texas Behavioral Health 24-hour crisis line is available to assist you and provide information on resources during stressful times. Please know that 24-hour help is available by calling 1-877-289-7199 for Hidalgo County.
Starr County: Help is also available for Starr County by calling Border Region Behavioral Health Center at 1-800-643-1102. Screenings and assessments are provided as needed to include determination of need for hospitalization or diversion to other less restrictive treatment alternatives.
Starr County Residents
Border Region
Behavioral Health Center
Contact Us
Schedules vary at each location so students should call
956-872-2173
or
855-Go-To-STC
to inquire about office hours and appointments.
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