Mental Wellness

Returning to campus can be stressful. Take time for yourself with virtual wellness activities and stress-relieving programs designed to help you recharge, connect, and thrive. All students are welcome, regardless of campus.

• Mental Health Support for MC Students
  Build coping skills, manage stress, and support your emotional well-being via virtual and in-person group support to help you access mental health resources and build skills for navigating life’s challenges.
  
  Join a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills group to learn practical, evidence-based tools that can help you:
  • Regulate emotions
  • Manage distress
  • Improve mindfulness
  • Strengthen interpersonal relationships

Program Details:

• • Led by a licensed therapist and supported by trained interns
  • Three small groups of 10 students each will meet weekly
  • Two virtual groups meet Thursdays 5–6:30 p.m. and 7:30–9 p.m.
  • One in-person group meets at the Rockville campus (SC149) on Wednesdays1:30–3 p.m.
  • Participation is completely free

How to Join:
Students can apply now using the DBT Maryland Application new window
For more information, email: DBTatMC@montgomerycollege.edu  

• Counseling and Advising Office Locations, Hours, and Contact Information
  • Germantown: 240-567-7734 
  • Rockville: 240-567-5063 or 240-567-4104
  • Takoma Park/Silver Spring: 240-567-1480
• Personal Counseling
• Combat to College: Mentoring and support for veterans and military service members.
• Behavioral Intervention Team new window
• Title IX
• Public Safety
• Student Wellness Leaders: Students helping students as peer educators, peer mentors, and peer navigators.
• Disability Support Services (DSS)

Montgomery County 311 new window: Call for information about any Montgomery County program or to request services. Available between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

• Professional Help
• Self-Help Resources

Substance use can affect an individual’s health, relationships, and support systems. MC provides information and resources to help students understand substance use, recognize its impact, and find support for prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Many people are affected by substance use, either personally or through friends and family. By promoting awareness and education, we can help students make informed choices and access support when needed.

• National Institute on Drug Abuse new window 
• Video: NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow Explains the Science of Addiction new window
• Video: Why Are Drugs So Hard to Quit? new window

Do you think you, or someone you know, has a problem with alcohol or other drugs? Take this short screener new window and use the results to start a conversation with your doctor or counselor.

Mental health is an important part of overall well-being. Our mental and physical health are connected, and taking care of both helps us feel and function our best.

Supporting your mental health can include practicing self-care, getting enough rest, building a support system, and seeking help through counseling or other resources when needed. Explore the resources below to learn more about managing stress and supporting your mental well-being.

Terms to Know–A mental health glossary from Mental Health America: new window

• Life on Campus new window: A guide for how to deal with the stress and anxiety of college life from balancing school and work to planning for your future after college.
• About Mental Illness new window: Learn more about the warning signs that you or a loved one might be struggling with a diagnosable mental health disorder, different types of mental health disorders, and the treatments that are available for you or your loved one.
• Mindfulness as Self-Care: new window Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment without needing to label or judge our experiences. Mindful.org new window has plentiful information about using mindfulness as self-care as well as free mindfulness meditations.
• Self-Care and Mental Health new window: Self-care is unique to each individual person, learn about some different types of self-care you can engage in and see what works best for you.