Welcome to the MHWC

For those who may need sooner assistance outside of our hours, and during breaks, please utilize Uwill, our third-party, online therapy platform, which provides a wide range of availability and unlimited sessions. Uwill is free for Foothill-De Anza Students. 

Winter 2026 Student Intake Deadline Notice

We will stop accepting new students and late intake forms on Friday, March 6th, in order to ensure ample time for previously scheduled appointments. Students may reach out regarding our crisis drop-ins to ensure safety and provide you with additional resources (30 minute appointment). Students may request to be on the Spring waitlist or reach out the first week of the quarter.

Our Services 

We provide up to ten one-on-one individual therapy sessions to registered De Anza students each academic year, from Fall through Spring quarter. Session limits reset every Fall and do not carry over to the following year. During the Summer quarter, students are eligible for up to four individual therapy sessions. For those who may need more than the allotted sessions or are seeking longer-term support, has free access to an online therapy service called Uwill.

Appointments 

The best way to start your individual therapy services with MHWC is to email us at mhwc@deanza.edu 

  • Be sure to include your name, CWID (8-digit Campuswide ID number), your availability for the quarter you're requesting services in, and a short statement that you're requesting our services. 
  • Suzanna, the administrative assistant, will confirm your registration and will release the required intake forms for you to complete. She will provide you with step-by-step instructions. You will find the forms within your MyPortal, in the PyraMED Health Service tile. Once completed, Suzanna will assist you with booking your intake session.
  • Please note you must be and remain registered and enrolled in at least one class throughout the entire quarter to utilize our services.

Location

You are welcome to stop by in person to learn more about our services.  We are available on campus Monday through Thursday, with appointments from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Fridays, we are available remotely via Zoom from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We are located in a small lobby/room 258, in the RSS building, 2nd floor, next to the ISP and Transfer Center.

Additional Resources 

We also offer workshops and support groups, as well as these online services, available anytime:

  • A new service called Uwill has replaced TBH, providing online mental health support for De Anza students. Students will have access to 24/7/365 mental health support, one-on-one therapy, and personalized case management for basic needs, along with resource navigation.We are working on the new Uwill webpage. Please check back later for more information, or use the link directly. 
  • Wellness Central – get health and wellness information
  • eCheckup To Go – learn how to support your own well-being and healthy behavior

If You Have an Emergency

Call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital. The Mental Health and Wellness Center is not a 24-hour program. For immediate assistance, see the list of 24-hour crisis hotlines below.

Get Free Mental Health Support – 24/7

Uwill provides free online mental health support, whenever you need it!

Your mental health matters. Uwill offers free, on-demand mental health support for De Anza students. It’s built for you, by experts who understand what you’re going through.

Learn more

More About Our Services

  • Why seek personal psychological counseling?

  • Is there a fee for these services?

  • Can I continue with my therapist if I'm not enrolled this quarter?

  • Is counseling fully confidential?  


Crisis Assistance, 24/7

For immediate crisis intervention, please call:

  • Suicide and Crisis Service of Santa Clara County
    855-278-4204 
  • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – National
    Call 9-8-8
  • Crisis Text Line 
    Text the word "Courage" to 741-741
  • Rape Crisis Hotline for Santa Clara County
    408-779-2115
  • Domestic Violence Hotline – National:
    800-799-7233 or live chat at thehotline.org 

For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1

Contact

Mental Health and Wellness Center

RSS 258

(Upstairs in the Registration & Student Services Building)

You can contact the MHWC by phone or email:

We are not a 24-hour program. For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1

For inquiries related to traineeships: Please see the Contact MHWC page.

Office Hours 

Administrative Assistance – learn about available services or get help scheduling an appointment

  • Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – in person
  • If the administrative assistant is not available, you can send an email or complete a student contact form and leave it in our black mailbox.

Counseling Appointments

  • Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

eCheckup to Go

eCheckup To Go is a set of easy-to-use, online programs that were designed to provide useful information about topics like alcohol use and preventing sexual violence, as well as tools and strategies for healthy behavior. 

eCheckup To Go

New Number for National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 

Call 9-8-8

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress – 24/7, anywhere in the United States. 

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