Distance Counseling Services
Due to COVID-19, the Counseling Department is providing In-Person and Distance Counseling Services. In order to schedule a Counseling Appointment for MCC-S&D and/or MCC-RM call (480) 461-7588. Appointments will be scheduled for Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday.
If our office is closed and you need immediate help call:
- 911
- MCC Police at (480) 784-0911
- EMPACT Crisis Line
(480) 784-1500 or (602) 222-9444
Toll Free: 1-855-832-2866 - National Suicide Prevention Lifelines
1-855-273-TALK (8255)
1-855-SUICIDE (784-2433)
suicidepreventionlifeline.org (online chat) - Basic Needs and Community Resources
The Counseling Department at Mesa Community College provides a variety of counseling services to assist students in addressing their personal, academic, and career development.
Need help with enrollment, registering for classes, financial aid, transcripts, placement testing, and/or academic advisement click here or call (480) 461-7222.
New Associate in Arts (AA) Degree, Emphasis in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science
MCC now offers an Associate in Arts with Emphasis in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science degree. The new program provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students wishing to specialize in counseling and applied psychological science or who are preparing for graduate programs in counseling or related fields. The curriculum includes a foundation in counseling theories, counseling skills, career and lifespan development, ethics and research methods and multicultural competence.
Learn more about this program and view the pathway map.
Counseling Services include:
Referrals
Where can I go for further support?
What services & agencies are available to help me?
Download a list of 24 hour Help Lines here
Call us at either location:
480-461-7588 | Southern & Dobson Bldg: 37N
480-654-7210 | Red Mountain Palo Verde Bldg.
Personal Counseling
I have a personal concern that is interfering with my achievements. Things are not going right for me. I am shy and I need to talk to a professional counselor in confidence.
Academic Counseling
What field of interest should I select? What degree should I obtain? I am struggling with a course. What can I do? How do I master math and science?
Career Counseling
I am changing careers; can I apply my skills in another field of interest? I have been a homemaker for a long time. What’s my place in the world of work? What is available to me?
Self-Enrichment
How can I best explore my interest? How can I better handle the stress and challenges? I panic on tests. How can I stop sabotaging myself? My inner dialogue is too negative.
Ask Us About
- Academic Counseling
- Academic Intervention
- AOD Compliance
- Career Counseling
- Classroom Instruction
- Community Referral Services
- Conflict Resolution
- Career Development
- Crisis Response
- First Year Group Experience
- Life Skill Facilitation
- Math Success Workshops
- Peervention Volunteers
- Assist with identifying difficulties
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Workshops upon Request
Counseling faculty support and empower students in the process of setting and attaining their academic, career, and personal goals.
Mission Statement
The Counseling Department at Mesa Community College provides a variety of counseling services to assist students in addressing their educational, assist with identifying difficulties, problem-solving, and decision making processes related to personal goal achievement, and career development. Counseling faculty support and empower students in the process of setting and attaining their academic, career, and personal goals.
Objectives
As academic success and emotional well-being are interrelated, our objective is to assist students in managing educational and personal needs. Students are invited to take advantage of free services that maintain privacy according to FERPA to help them attain their full potential.
Outcomes
The student that feels confident and directed in managing their educational and personal needs, is more likely to be successful and productive, therefore, completion of their goals become a reality.
Call to schedule a counseling appointment at 480-461-7588 for Southern & Dobson or 480-654-7210 for Red Mountain.