Mental Health Guide: Counseling for Students at PCC

Pima Community College (PCC) counselors use professional resources at PCC as well as local and national organizations to support you during your time at Pima.  

You can contact counselors by calling:

Desert Vista: 520-206-5000

Downtown: 520-206-7171

East: 520-206-7000

Northwest: 520-206-2200

West: 520-206-6600

Counselors can provide assistance with:

• Personal Challenges

Pima counselors are available to meet with you during business hours (Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.), on a short term basis to discuss personal counseling concerns and to connect you to community resources as needed. 

If you'd like more information about PCC counseling and/or non-PCC immediate crisis response resources, please fill out our CARE Report form. 

Before you meet with a counselor, please review the PCC Counseling Acknowledgement Form. The counselor will review this form with you at your first meeting.

• Academic Success

Counselors are also available to help you develop strategies for academic success, including: 

• Study habits and test-taking
• Memory and concentration
• Time and stress management 

We also provide career counseling. Please visit our Career Resources page for more information. 

Pima cares about your wellness - from time management to personal issues, from childcare to finances. Use the Student Wellness Assistance program to find online resources or connect to a counselor 24x7. 

The Student Wellness Assistance Program is free to PCC students for up to 6 sessions, per issue, per year. Contact 1-833-251-9941 for more information. 

To access the program:

• Go to the MyPima Students Tab > Student Resources > Student Wellness Assistance. (If you are logged into your MyPima account and go to Student Resources, you will see Student Wellness Assistance about halfway down the page. There are hundreds of resources here for self-help and support.)

The main objective of counseling is to help a client communicate and address their immediate needs and problems through a personal relationship with a professionally trained counselor.

A meaningful understanding of oneself and one's surroundings is made possible through the interaction process of counseling. 

The primary goal of counseling is to assist a client in communicating and addressing their current needs and problems through a personal relationship with a counselor who has undergone professional training. Through the interaction process of counseling, it is possible to develop a meaningful understanding of oneself and one's surroundings.

-Psychowellness Center

Individuals with disabilities will find that Pima strives to make all college events and activities accessible to them. The ADR office serves students and the community.

Students New to ADR

To request ADR services, complete an application or contact any ADR office to schedule an appointment. Email ADRhelp@pima.edu if you have questions before starting the process. Learn more about requesting services.

Community Members

To request ADR Services, call 520-206-6688 or email ADRhelp@pima.edu

Employees

To request accommodations, contact the Employee Service Center, 520-206-4945.

Already Registered with ADR?

Accommodations may be requested directly through ADR Online.

College Compliance Notice

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, no qualified person will be denied access to, participation in or the benefits of any program or activity operated by Pima Community College because of disability.

Report a Disability-Related Barrier

Make your comments or suggestions by completing an ADR Comment Card.

Questions?

We're here to help! Email us at ADRhelp@pima.edu

If you need immediate crisis support, please contact the following hotlines and call centers:

• Safety or Medical Emergency:  Dial 911 in the United States
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (toll-free)
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline:  1-800-273-8255 (toll-free)
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Crisis Counselors Call Center (24-hour crisis line): 1-800-273-8255 (toll-free) or text "ANSWER" to 839863
• Crisis Response Center (local, free immediate crisis intake): 520-301-2400

• Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
• City of Tucson Eviction Prevention
• Ulifeline
  Find help dealing with suicide prevention, drug abuse, and mental health. It's available to anyone who has enrolled at Pima Community College in the last three years. 
• All About Counseling
• 2-1-1 Arizona
  Dial this phone number (2-1-1) for 24/7 help or visit the website to get free assistance in identifying resources locally and throughout the state such as:
  • Supplemental Food and Nutrition Programs
  • Shelter and Housing Options
  • Utilities Assistance
  • Emergency Information and Disaster Relief
  • Employment and Education Opportunities
  • Services for Veterans
  • Healthcare, vaccination and health epidemic information
  • Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs
  • Re-entry help for ex-offenders
  • Support groups for individuals with mental illnesses or special needs
  • A safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic violence