The Center for Wellness & Well-Being

Center Your Emotional Well-Being

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Adapting to college life, adjusting to academics, and managing major life events can be overwhelming. Regardless of your personal experiences, it is always important to seek help when needed. If you have needs or concerns about your emotional wellbeing, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with the Center for Wellness and Wellbeing.

Learn about resources and access to mental health services.

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Step One: Learn about CWW services

CWW offers free, confidential, and short-term individual counseling.
Referral service is available for long term or specialized services, contact the Center for Wellness and Wellbeing for more information.

Step Two: Learn about CWW Confidentiality Policy

All psychological counseling records are kept strictly confidential and are not part of a student’s academic record. In special circumstances, exceptions to confidentiality may be required by law. Learn more about CWW's Confidentiality policy.

Step Three: Knowing When to Ask for Help

Sometimes personal problems require more assistance than can be found within your own circle of support. Speaking to one of our counselors can often help to identify the problem, assist in developing more effective coping strategies, and increase knowledge of available and effective means of support. Examples of personal problems include:

Adjustment to college
Academic concerns
Stress management
Interpersonal relationships
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and loss
Sexual Assault
Eating concerns
Family conflict
Sexual orientation and/or identity concerns
Suicidal thoughts

CWW offers a variety of ways to connect to student services and support.

Counseling Appointment Request

To request an appointment for an initial 30 minute phone or video screening, please fill out our online "Request a Phone or Video Screening" form. After the form is completed, you will be contacted with the date and time of your scheduled appointment.

Note: To be eligible for services students must be currently enrolled and have paid their health fees

Staff Directory & Hours of Operation

The CWW Directory. CWW also partners with special programs such as Black Collegians, Adelante, EOPS/Guardian Scholars/Cal-Works and DSPS to offer access to part-time psychotherapists.

Fall 2023 Hours of Operation:

Monday through Thursday: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm

Fridays 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

YouTube Channel & Instagram

CWW offers a variety of videos on their YouTube Channel related to mental health and wellness tools. You can watch videos about managing stress, building social confidence or defeating procrastination You can also follow CWW on Instagram!

CWW YouTube Channel

CWW Instagram Account

Crisis & Emergency Resources

Please note that CWW staff cannot respond to immediate crises. If you are feeling unsafe or have time-sensitive needs, please use any of these crisis resources:

SMC 24/7 emotional support line (800) 691-6003.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
Text COURAGE to 741741
Los Angeles Department of Mental Health Help Line (800) 854-7771
Call 911

Gateway to Persistence and Success (GPS)

CWW students, GPS offers access to support (counselors, support staff, or automated responses) based on the service. To find out more about the specific resources and services offered, follow these steps:

1. Log into SMC GPS using your Corsair Connect login information.

2. Click the three parallel lines next to "My Success Network", which offers a variety of resources: