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 wellness 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.
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.
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.
If you need to request accommodations for a disability, please contact the Disability Support Services Office at 925-969-2185.
DVC is excited to offer a new telehealth program for students called TimelyCare. This FREE service provides access to 24/7 medical and mental telehealth care with TimelyMD. The TimelyMD telehealth Initiative is offered for one year by ASDVC in collaboration with Diablo Valley College.
The DVC Mindfulness Community for Students exists to enhance your quality of life as you pursue your educational objectives through neuroscience-based techniques that have been shown to:
It's About You
A Student Assistance Program – or SAP – is a program designed to help you cope with emotional health, family and other personal problems. Educational institutions provide an SAP to help their students be happy, healthy and productive.
When you have a problem, call your SAP. It's free! Learn more about SAP.
Crisis counselor by phone
The Contra costa crisis center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need someone to talk to, they are there to help you.
Talk to a crisis counselor by phone by calling 800-833-2900. Learn more at Contra costa county mental health wellness and education.
Homeless support
The Hope Center