Welcome to the Counseling Center at Diablo Valley College.
Location: SSC Building (see the campus map)
Telephone: 925-685-1230 or 925-969-2140 Fax: 925-687-2097
Contact information: Dean, supervisor and department chairs
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Counseling Center SPRING hours at the Pleasant Hill Campus |
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| Monday | 8:30 a.m. | to | 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 a.m. | to | 7 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:30 a.m. | to | 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:30 a.m. | to | 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:30 a.m. | to | 1 p.m. |
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The Counseling Center will be closed to the public the week of May 28 - May 30 due to construction. Counselors will not be available May 28 - May 30. Students may call the Counseling Center during office hours if you have general questions or if you want to schedule a summer counseling appointment.
Summer Counseling appointments: DVC Counselors will be available for appointments and "express counseling sessions" in June and July. Summer Counseling appointments are for:
- College students who are enrolled in summer classes at DVC
- New Transfer students (please send your official college transcripts to the DVC Admissions Office before requesting an appointment)
- Returning DVC students (students who did not attend college during Spring 2013)
- Veterans
- Financial Aid students who need a Maximum Time Frame appointment
New students must enroll in Counseling 095 to meet with a counselor. This course is designed to give college information to new students and to help them plan out what courses to take during their first semester.
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Counseling Center SUMMER hours at the Pleasant Hill Campus |
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| Monday | 8:30 a.m. | to | 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. | to | 7 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:30 a.m. | to | 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:30 a.m. | to | 5 p.m. |
| Friday - CLOSED | |||
Same Day appointments;
The Counseling Center will offer limited same day appointments to students who have only attended DVC or only california community colleges. Students may come in and request a same day appointments or call the Counseling Center. If you have attended a private, CSU/UC or out of state, out of country college/university you must request an evaluation appointment. Your official transcripts must be on file prior to contacting the Counseling Center.
Schedule on-line appointments - ESARS If you have only attended DVC and you are a college student you may schedule an appointment.
If you have attended another college or if you need to schedule a 1 hour appointment (1 hr VA appointment, 1 hr Dismissal appointment, 1 hr Financial Aid Maximum Financial Aid appointment, etc), please call the Counseling Center or stop by our office to schedule an appointment.
Express Counseling (drop-in sessions 15 minutes) is where students can meet briefly with a counselor to ask questions that need a quick answer. We offer express counseling each day. Please note that counselors will not have access to student transcripts or other records during these brief sessions.
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Scheduling an appointment Appointments are;
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Tools to help answer your questions The Counseling Department has a list of frequently asked questions to help you get immediate help. In addition, we have a library of instructional videos for you to view. |
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Resources for students The Counseling Department has a list of helpful resources including links to our Confidential Assistance Program and off campus mental health resources, Student Services on campus, and AB 540 information.
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E-Advisor and Skype Counseling If you haven't found the answer to your question from our FAQ page, you can email us to have a question answered. The Counseling Department has also setup a Skype account to be able to answer questions online. |
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About the DVC Counseling Department We help student achieve their educational, career, and personal life goals. |
Confidentiality
All contacts are confidential in compliance with Federal and State law. Confidentiality may not apply if a person presents an imminent danger to self or others or in the case of child, elder, or dependent adult abuse.
