The Student Counseling Center is currently closed for the Winter Holidays. We will resume normal office hours on January 6, 2025.
Licensed mental health professionals are available in the Student Counseling Center during business hours to assist students experiencing a crisis. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. You may reach the MCC Student Counseling Center by calling (254) 299-8210 during office hours. If the Student Counseling Services office is closed or someone is not available to assist you, call Campus Police at 299-8911. If it is after hours, and you are not on the MCC campus, call 911.
The most common concerns that may warrant a crisis referral include but are not limited to:
- Concerns about my ability to keep myself safe
- Having a current plan to attempt suicide
- Having taken recent steps to end my life
- Having a strong desire to physically hurt or harm someone else
- Experiencing sexual assault/harassment/relationship violence
- Hearing voices or seeing things other people do not
- Experiencing emotional distress which prevent my ability to meet my daily responsibilities
Additional Mental Health Crisis Resources:
254-299-8911 or 911
254-752-3451 or 1-866-752-3451
MCOT responds to any crisis located within its 6-county serice area and provides a combination of crisis services. MCOT can be dispatched 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Location: 6500 Imperial Dr. Waco, TX. - 24 Hours/7 days a week crisis services. Walk-ins are welcome.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Provides 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources
- Crisis Text Line text HOME to 741741
Provides free 24/7 mental health support and crisis intervention
- Providence Hospital ER Waco 254-751-4180
Location: 6901 Medical Parkway Waco, TX. 76712
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center ER 254-202-2000
- Waco Advocacy Center 1-888-867-7233 or 254-752-9330
Provides a range of services to promote healing to children and adults who are survivors of sexual assault and other violent crimes
- Waco Family Abuse Center 254-575-0074 or 1-800-283-8401
Provides a wide variety of services for victims of domestic violence. Services are free, safe, and confidential