Wellness and Mental Health Resources

DVC is committed to the health and wellbeing of our students.

Free virtual therapy is available for all currently registered students through TimelyCare. 

Just download the TimelyCare app in your app store and use your DVC email address and password to log in!  Through TimelyCare, students can receive 12 sessions of Scheduled Counseling per school year (that reset August 1 each year).

Need crisis support in the moment? Students can speak to a therapist anytime by clicking Talk Now in the TimelyCare app.  If you want support using the Timely Care app, contact Nicole Gomes - Program Coordinator for Wellness and Retention at ngomes@dvc.edu

Each semester we have a few additional spots for in-person therapy on campus. If you have urgent needs or you need in-person therapy, please fill out this referral form. Although we have a waitlist, we will reach out to you as soon as possible. If you have questions, please call 925-969-2148 or send an email to wellness@dvc.edu

We know so many students are dealing with feelings of isolation, depression, anxiety, and many different types of stress. Our goal is to connect you to the right resources and get you the support you need. See the options below for both our on-campus and off-campus support services as well as our contact information.

Wright Institute Partnership

Our individual wellness counseling appointments are offered by The Wright Institute trainees. The Wright Institute ​trainees offer brief therapy, which is free. Students may meet with a Wellness Counselor for up to ten sessions.  Wellness Counseling is offered for currently enrolled DVC students Monday - Friday for appointments via Zoom or in person. These appointments are open on a space-available basis and spots are limited. We have very limited counseling spots, so at times there is a waitlist. Please use TimelyCare  for more immediate support.

Wellness counseling spots are reserved for students who are not already connected with therapy outside of DVC. 

Crisis Drop-In 

If you are on campus and feeling overwhelmed, stressed, upset, or need to check in, you can come to Counseling and let the front desk staff know you want to do a "crisis drop in." We will do our best to have a wellness counselor connect with you.  Location:  SSC Building, 2nd Floor, Counseling Front Desk.

If you are in crisis, you can also utilize the resources below. 

• Use Crisis Text: Text the word "home" to the number 741-741. This is a 24/7 service. 
• Call Contra Costa Crisis: 1-800-833-2900 or text the word "hope" to 20121
• If you already have the Timely Care app, click "Talk Now"
• If you feel you are an immediate danger to yourself or others, please call 911 right away. 

Accommodations

If you need to request accommodations for a disability, please contact the Disability Support Services Office at 925-969-2185.