Counseling

A Mendocino College counselor can assist you in the selection of appropriate coursework for your academic goal and help you develop a student education plan to achieve it. The Counseling Center offers the following services:

• academic counseling
• career counseling & major/career exploration
• transfer planning
• personal/mental health counseling
• bilingual counseling in Spanish
• referrals to campus & community resources

Fall and Spring Hours:
Monday thru Friday: 9am - 5pm

Questions? Contact us: (707) 468-3048

**Si usted desea una cita de consejería en español, por favor llame al Departamento de Consejería al (707) 468-3048.

Attention Students!

Mendocino College is committed to protecting your health and safety. All counselors will have designated days to accommodate in-person appointments, if preferred. Please know that we will continue to offer remote services through Zoom, Cranium Café and/or telephone.

NOTE: Students are not currently required to wear a facemask on campus but may choose to wear one. We ask that you do not come to campus if you are symptomatic with or without a confirmed case of covid-19.

Fall & Spring Hours:
Monday thru Friday: 9am - 5pm

To schedule an appointment with a counselor:
Email: counselingappointments@mendocino.edu OR Call: (707) 468-3048

**If you are receiving services through the following Student Support Programs, you can also schedule an appointment by contacting:

CalWORKs: )707) 467-1034
rfink@mendocino.edu

CAMP: (707) 467-1026
jsanchez@mendocino.edu

DRC/DSPS: (707) 468-3031
drc@mendocino.edu

EOPS/CARE: (707) 468-3113 or 468-3115
eops-mc@mendocino.edu

Academic Counseling includes assistance with the following:

• Exploration of programs of study and/or educational pathways
• Selection of coursework for your identified goal
• Review transfer requirements and transfer planning
• A Student Education Plan (SEP) for a certificate, degree and/or transfer
• Academic concerns like academic and progress probation
• Review graduation status
• Provide information and referrals to campus support programs and resources
• Referrals to community resources

The Student Education Plan (SEP) includes all of the coursework you will need to achieve your education goal. A SEP may include your major coursework, general education courses and/or transfer courses. An education plan will keep you on track and ensure that you select the appropriate courses each semester so you can meet your academic goal in a timely manner. You will save time and money by planning and taking the courses you will need to earn a certificate, an associate degree and/or transfer.

There are two types of SEP’s:

1. Abbreviated SEP – A plan that includes your initial one or two semesters of courses needed for your goal(s).
2. Comprehensive SEP – A plan that includes all of the courses & semesters needed to complete your goal(s). To complete a comprehensive SEP you must identify a major and an educational goal(s).

SEP Appointment Tips

• Prepare questions for your SEP counseling appointment.
• If applicable, bring a copy of any AP or IB score reports.
• Bring a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) if you attended other college(s).
• Consider what you would like to major in.
• If you are planning to transfer, what schools are you thinking about transferring to.

The goal of career counseling services is to help students learn how to make informed decisions in their educational and career choices. Whether you are undecided about your major/career or know exactly where you want to end up, speaking to a career counseling is a great way to ensure you make informed decisions when it comes to setting and reaching your goals. All students are strongly encouraged to meet with a career counselor prior to their first educational planning appointment. Virtual Career Counseling Workshops are offered, please see Career Counseling link for details.

Schedule an appointment with Brenda Estrada, Adjunct Counselor by calling (707) 468-3048 or emailing bestrada@mendocino.edu.

Behavioral Health and Wellness Services are confidential and include short-term counseling, a type of assistance designed to help you manage everyday life obstacles interfering with your ability to succeed as a student. Services include individual, couples/family therapy, and general wellness counseling to help you prioritize your mental health and wellness needs.

There is no charge for accessing Behavioral Health and Wellness counseling services for enrolled students. All services are confidential.

What to Expect:  When you contact the Counseling Center call (707) 468-3048 or email counselingappointments@mendocino.edu, ask for an appointment with a ‘Behavioral Health & Wellness Counselor.’  You can also contact Yolanda Vazquez directly to assist with making an appointment. Contact Yolanda at (707) 468-3105.

Currently, all Behavioral Health and Wellness services are remote and virtual. At your first appointment, your counselor will ask you questions to complete an assessment to help better understand your needs. You will also set specific goals. Your counselor may refer you to other services as needed, e.g., support programs offered by Mendocino College, community mental health for long-term counseling, or other health services.

Do not wait for the mid-term crunch! Sign up early for Behavioral Health and Wellness services!

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, tell someone who can help right away. Do not wait.

If you need emergency medical services, including fire and police officers, to help with public safety:  Call 9-1-1.

If you need crisis services for suicide and mental health care:  call or text 9-8-8, or chat: 988lifeline.org.

If you are unsure, call 9-1-1. Someone is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For the hearing impaired, contact the Lifeline by TTY at: 1-800-799-4889.

College catalogs are available in the Transfer Center or online. College representatives visit the Center in the fall and spring. A variety of transfer workshops are also offered throughout the year. Call (707) 468-3045 for more information.