Personal Counseling is available to help serve your needs virtually and in person. Please contact us so
we can work with you to schedule an appointment that meets your needs!
Welcome to Personal Counseling!
We're here to help you reflect on your thoughts, feelings and lived experience in a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space. Facilitated by licensed mental health counselors or pre-licensed counseling interns, our counseling is a strength-based, collaborative process which honors your values and individuality.
Together, we will develop awareness, coping skills, and strategies to meet your life's challenges, helping you to clarify and pursue your personal and academic goals.
We provide supportive counseling; if you need additional treatment, we work with you in making the connection to community or tele-health providers. We respect your privacy and confidentiality, except in rare circumstances and when safety is a concern.
In addition to personal counseling on campus or through tele-counseling, we have partnered with Christie Campus which provides:
A 24/7/365 mental health support line for in-the-moment support from counselors and connections to next steps, regardless
of time of day or student location – Call 833-434-1217 to reach the 24/7 support line.
Free telehealth or off campus face to face counseling sessions. These are available
to students no matter where they are (on or off campus, any state or internationally)
and no insurance is necessary.
Contact Us
Lisa Mattila, LMHC, Personal Counselor
Phone: 413-236-1609
Email: lmattila@berkshirecc.edu
Emily Fulop, LMHC, Personal Counselor
Phone: 413-236-1607
Email: efulop@berkshirecc.edu
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PMSusan B. Anthony Building (across from the College Store)
Please fill out these brief
Counseling Formsand we will be in touch!
Drop-In Talk-in Hours
Our Drop-in Talk-in hours provide easy access to informal, brief conversations with a counselor. Learn more about BCC Personal Counseling and My BCC Wellness or discuss your concerns in confidence. No appointment necessary!
Drop in Talk in's will resume in the Fall Semester beginning Tuesday Sept. 27 and Wednesday Sept. 28, and continue until Dec. 14!
| Drop-in Talk-in |
Tuesdays at 11 am, Sept. 27 - Dec. 13 Wednesdays at 1 pm, Sept. 28 - Dec. 14 |
About Personal Counseling:
Personal Counseling is an inclusive, trauma-informed center sensitive to issues of ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation and disability. As mental health care providers, we stand in solidarity against racism. We offer an initial assessment, personal counseling, and referrals if needed to meet your needs. Our goal is to help find you the best resource- whether on campus, virtually or in our community. That's why we are here!
Some of the reasons students seek counseling are:
|
|
Additional Resources
-
Community Resources for Mental Health Issues & Wellness
Resources in Berkshire County
View resources in Berkshire County HERE.
The Mental Health and Resilience Resource Guide This comprehensive guide, a companion to BCC's December 2020 Mental Health Conference, Hope and Resilience in the Berkshires, contains a wealth of resources on mental health, organized by conference topic.Helpful websites
Mass Help
Connects people to the help they need. Serving all of Massachusetts, Mass 2-1-1 connects people with community, health and disaster services through a free 24/7 stigma-free phone service and searchable database.Critical Mental Health Resources for College Students
This resource provides college students with quality information on maintaining good mental health and helps with identifying mental health issues.Online Resource for College Mental Health
Your confidential resource for college mental health and substance-abuse information. Learn more about how to protect your own emotional health and what to do if you or a friend is struggling.American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.The Jed Foundation
The Jed Foundation works to reduce emotional distress and prevent suicide among college students. They provide resources and work to reduce the stigma students have when asking for help.National Institute of Mental Health
Learn about mental health issues you or a friend might be struggling with. Mental health diagnoses are listed to help you identify specific symptoms you are experiencing. Information from anxiety to suicide is available.Addiction & Recovery
BCC Students for RecoveryStudents for Recovery is an informal group for BCC students in any stage of their recovery journey, offering weekly meetings and one-on-one and group support.
Alcohol Screening
In The Rooms
Learn about alcohol and health, how to recognize a problem and determine what low-risk drinking is.In The Rooms is a free online recovery tool that offers 130 weekly online meetings for those recovering from addiction and related issues. Embracing multiple pathways to recovery, it includes all 12 Step, Non-12 Step, Wellness and Mental Health modalities.
Substance Use and Mental Health
Become informed about substances, treatment programs, and campaigns addressing the needs of every age group.Sexual Violence and Assault Prevention
Jane Doe Inc.
The Massachusetts Coalition against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Jane Doe Inc. brings together organizations and people committed to ending all violence against women.Prevent Connect
Prevention Connection is a national on-line project dedicated to the primary prevention of violence against women.LGBTQ
The Trevor ProjectProviding confidential support and resources for LGBTQ youth in crisis, 24/7.
NOTE: Information found on these websites should not be considered official Berkshire Community College information. While we hope that you will find these websites helpful, you should know the information, views and opinions contained within them are strictly those of the authors.
Need Help Now?
For mental health emergencies after normal business hours, go directly to your nearest hospital emergency room or call 911.- My BCC Wellness 24/7 Mental Health Support Line:
1-833-434-1217 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
Dial 988 or Text: TALK to 988 - Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault Support:
1-866-401-2425