YCCC: The Student Success Commons at York County Community College: Counseling Services

BetterMynd

York County Community College has partnered with BetterMynd to offer our students access to online therapy sessions with their diverse network of licensed mental health counselors.

At YCCC, we believe in developing and supporting the success of our students on both a personal and academic level, and we know that this all starts with your mental health and wellness.

Through our partnership with BetterMynd, any YCCC student can now access free online therapy sessions. These live video-sessions are private and confidential, and can take place from the convenience of your laptop or smartphone.

Mental Health and Community Resources

Community Resource Quick-Guide
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Mental Health Resources
Your quick go-to guide for mental health and wellness resources available to YCCC students. Updated January 2023.

Mental Health Counseling

YCCC is happy to announce that there will be a mental health counselor available this semester! Allison Engelhardt will have 45-minute appointments available for interested students. This is a free service, and we encourage you to book ahead of time. Click here to book today!

Would you like to make an appointment? Follow these directions:

1. Go to the ‘Student’ section of the YCCC Portal.

2. Scroll down in ‘Forms and Handouts’ until you see ‘Counseling Intake Paperwork’ and download the file.

3. This form can be completed by filling in the information on your computer, or you can print it out and write in the information by hand.

4. Send the completed form to counselingservices@yccc.edu.

5. Once this form has been received, you will receive a booking link where you can schedule your appointment.

We hope you take advantage of this great opportunity to meet with Allison! Have any questions? Email counselingservices@yccc.edu.

Mental Health Resources in York County, surrounding areas, and in Maine

Intentional Warm Line

Call 1-866-771-9276
The Intentional Warm Line is available toll-free from anywhere in Maine, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is a mental health peer-to-peer phone support line for adults, aged 18 and older, offering mutual conversations with a trained peer specialist who has life experience with mental health recovery. The focus is to encourage and foster recovery, moving toward wellness and reconnecting with community.

Talk to Someone Now

THE 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE

Call or text 988, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States

Talk to Someone Now

Maine Statewide Crisis Hotline

1-888-568-1112 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay)

The Maine Crisis Hotline helps to stabilize individuals and families while assisting in crisis resolution and action planning. If you are concerned about yourself or about somebody else, call the 24-hour crisis hotline and speak with a trained crisis clinician who can connect you to the closest crisis center.

Get more information

211 Maine

211 Maine is a free referral and information helpline that connects people to a wide range of health and human services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To contact 2-1-1 in any state, including Maine, simply dial the numbers 2-1-1 from any phone. This resource comes strongly recommended from Economic Opportunity Caseworkers at YCCAC. Their information appears to be the most up-to-date resource.

Visit 211 Maine website

Sweetser – Maine Mental Health Care Provider

The Sweetser-Maine Mental Health Care Provider website is a nonprofit community mental health provider.

Visit Sweetser website

Nasson Health Care

The Nasson Health Care website provides integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care. All forms of insurance are welcome, and if you do not have health insurance, they will explore payment options.

Visit Nasson Health Care website

Nasson Health Care: Behavioral Health

Call 207-490-6900 for an appointment and you will be seen within 48 hours.

Visit Nasson Behavioral Health Care website

Maine Behavioral Healthcare

The Maine Behavioral Healthcare website offers a full range of behavioral healthcare from outpatient community services and also offers inpatient services.

Visit Maine Behavioral Healthcare website

Gateway to Mental Health Services

The Gateway to Mental Health Services website provides information and resources to access mental health providers in Maine.

Visit Gateway website

The Student Success Commons at York County Community College: Counseling Services