Student Mental Health Services

Coastline supports students on their journey to enhance their overall well-being through mental health services. Mental health services are provided in office or online (virtually). Contact us for more information!

We are committed to welcoming and affirming students of diverse backgrounds and identities including - but not limited to - age, ethnicity, faith, gender, citizenship or immigration status, level of academic standing, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. Coastline College is proud to offer mental health services to actively enrolled students as we understand the impact of mental health on our students' academic success.

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MODELS OF THERAPY

Mental Health Therapists use brief models of therapy to support student's short-term goals and immediate mental health and emotional needs. Available services include:

• Assessment for therapy
• Brief individual therapy
• Case management - referral services
• Consultation & trainings
• Crisis intervention & crisis debrief
• Group therapy
• Health education & promotion
• Wellness workshops

Students can expect an improvement in their lives, whether it is in or out of the classroom, upon learning to reduce and manage stressors that often become barriers to academic success and personal well-being.

Also, Student Mental Health Services now offers teletherapy to actively enrolled Coastline students. Teletherapy is sessions held through video with a Mental Health Therapist. For a teletherapy appointment, please make sure that you have access to a camera and microphone (i.e. your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer).

To connect with us, call the Student Mental Health Services line at (714) 241-6005 and request either an in-office or telehealth appointment.

Group Therapy

A group setting provides a safe space to learn and practice skills, form connections, gain emotional support and validation. Talking through feelings and experiences in a group can help relieve pain, stress and guilt. Learn more by watching this Video: Groups Pros and Cons.

Health Services

Health Services are available to Coastline students at two locations. Learn about the scope of services, coverages and exclusions, flu shots, FAQs, and more.

Mental Health Awareness

Learn more about mental health and watch 1-minute mindfulness videos.

 

Centering Yourself During the Pandemic

Five ways to help us center ourselves in these hectic, stressful times.

Webinars & Workshops

Upcoming Events

Check out the Student Calendar for a full list of upcoming events!

Past Events

Suicide Prevention: What you can do to Help a Friend or Loved One

WATCH NOW >> Suicide Prevention: What you can do to Help a Friend or Loved One

Social Media Health

Date: 10/13/22

Understanding and Managing Anxiety and Depression

Date: 10/25/22

Managing Stress During Finals

Date: 12/13/22

Basic Needs Resources

Basic Needs Resources

Basic Needs Resources

Basic Needs at Coastline College includes food access, housing assistance, mental health services, hygiene products, student success supplies/equipment, transportation, and emergency funding. Basic needs services & resources are coordinated to serve and support students to be successful in your educational journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Any student that is struggling with an emotional, relational, or psychological concern can seek mental health services at any time. Here are some frequently asked questions answered at-a-glance.

• Why should I make an appt?

  What are examples of concerns and needs that students come in with?

  Some examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Academic difficulties
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety & Stress
  • Challenges with relationships (family, friends, significant other, etc.)
  • Cultural and/or identity issues
  • Depression
  • Eating & body image concerns
  • Gender and sexuality concerns
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Out of control habits
  • Out of control use of substances
  • Sexual assault and/or physical assault
  • Sudden life events
  • Suicidal thoughts and/or self-harm, or thoughts of hurting someone else
  • Traumatic life experiences
  • Unhealthy relationships
• What is the cost?

  What is the cost of mental health services at Coastline College for students?

  Free! If you are an active student at Coastline College, mental health services are free.

• How do I make an appointment?

  I am interested in talking to someone. How can I make an appointment?

  Call (714) 241-6005 to make an appointment for an intake session with a therapist. Have your student ID ready, as you will be asked to provide this.

• What's an intake?

  What's an intake?

  An intake is the first session with your mental health therapist. The therapist will gather the information that will help determine how mental health services can best serve you.

• Hours and locations?

  What are your hours and locations?

  Appointments will be determined by the availability of therapists' and students' needs. We can see students at all four college centers and online via telehealth (online video conferencing) appointments.

• Are remote services available?

  I take classes online or am unable to make it to therapy at one of Coastline's campuses. Do you offer any services over the phone and/or online?

  Yes! Student Mental Health Services now offers teletherapy to actively enrolled Coastline students. Teletherapy is sessions held through video with a Mental Health Therapist. For a teletherapy appointment, please make sure that you have access to a camera and microphone (i.e. your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer).

  To connect with us, call the Student Mental Health Services line at 714-241-6005 and request either an in-office or telehealth appointment.

• Walk-ins? Emergencies?

  Do you take walk-ins or emergencies after hours?

  At this time, we do not take walk-ins or emergencies after hours. If you need emergency assistance, please call 911 and request an emergency crisis evaluation or go to your nearest emergency room.

  Additional crisis resources include Orange County's Crisis Assessment Team (CAT) which provides 24-hour mobile response services to any adult experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

  Orange County Assessment Team (CAT): (866) 830-6011

  Language(s): English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Cambodian, Arabic and Tagalog

  Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

• Can family receive services?

  Can my significant other or family member receive services?

  Only students who are active at Coastline College are eligible for mental health services. However, a significant other or family member may attend the student's sessions with the request, permission, and consent of the student only. Appropriate community referrals for couples counseling and/or family counseling will be given when necessary.

• Are services confidential?

  Are mental health services confidential?

  Conversations between you and the therapist are private and confidential except in cases where the therapist is obligated to report suspected abuse and/or neglect of a child, elder, or dependent adult or serious threats with a plan to harm self (suicide) or others (homicide).

  You may sign a specific written release of information to share verbal or written information with others such as a medical provider, another therapist, etc. Mental health records are not part of student academic records.

Mental Health Resources

For any information or support you can always call us at (714) 241-6005. The first step towards wellness may be connecting with us. We are here to walk alongside you.

Dial 988 for Crisis Lifeline

The national suicide prevention and crisis lifeline, 988, is now active. No longer do you have to remember or look up hotline numbers for your region. The new shorter number will make it easier for everyone to access mental health crisis services. Learn more at 988lifeline.org.

Student Mental Health Resources