Everything you are balancing in college and life can become very stressful. Everyone at some point needs a little help to overcome an adversity. You should know, you are never alone at SUNY Erie, we are always here to help each other.
Our Emotional Health Support programs will be with you every step of the way.
To reach a member of our Student Services team about a student of concern or for additional information and resources, please email erieconnects@ecc.edu.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911, or if you are on campus, then call Campus Safety and Security at 716-270-6600
SUNY Erie Community College has partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform, to provide students with free access to teletherapy sessions from a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors.
These 50-minute live video sessions are confidential and can be accessed conveniently from your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Teletherapy sessions are available during the day, evening, and weekends, ensuring you can receive support when it fits best into your schedule.
Registering for BetterMynd takes less than 5 minutes and allows you to manage your sessions and preferred counselors from your account dashboard.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. They also have prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved one. If you prefer you can text 1-800-273-8255 or you can also chat through contacting them online.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline also has Ayuda en Espanol.
If you have an urgent mental health concern and need to speak with a mental health professional immediately, contact Crisis Services at 716-834-3131 The counselors providing these services are familiar with local resources and also have access to national networks of therapist for referral information.
Buffalo & Erie County Addiction Hotline 716-831-7007 Kids' Helpline 1-877-KIDS-400