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Distance Counseling Services

STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES

Winter 2022

Welcome to the winter module!  During distance learning, the Counseling Center is open and will continue offering counseling remotely.  Our hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 9am to 6pm. 

If you are experiencing an emergency while on campus, please contact the Public Safety Office at 718-368-7777 or go to Room L-201.   If you are off campus, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

See the information below about how to reach a counselor.  We are here for you.  Have a safe and enjoyable summer. 

STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES

Counseling Center      718-368-5975

Health Center 718-368-5684 

Wellness Center          718-368-5300

Women's Center         718-368-4700

To reach a counselor in Student Wellness Services, call 718-368-5975 or email Counselingandhealth.Services@kbcc.cuny.edu

For details on how to schedule an appointment, click here.

Click on the link below to take mental health screenings
https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/kbcc

ON-CAMPUS HOURS

The Health Center offers remote services on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 5 pm and on-campus hours Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 5 pm.   

STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES VIRTUAL CHECK-IN

The Counseling Center hosts virtual wellness check-ins to help students faster connect to support and resources.  No appointment is necessary for a check-in session.  A check-in is not a counseling/psychotherapy session.  However, a student will be able to schedule a counseling session during the check-in.

Learn about the benefits of counseling

Make an appointment to speak with a mental health counselor

Take brief mental health screenings

Connect with campus resources

Mondays:          12pm-1pm

Wednesdays:   12pm-1pm

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrc-msqT8rGNRkwmtbXEAX3r9PI98E-dZi 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS WITH NURSE DOTTIE, THURSDAYS, 10 AM – 12 PM

You and your students are invited to zoom in weekly to chat with Nurse Dottie and ask any questions you have.  Please see the dates and Zoom information below. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85423272115?pwd=WjlGbXRJcW9LYWx0SkVaSyt1TFBzZz09

Meeting ID: 854 2327 2115

Passcode: 528750

KOGNITO FOR STUDENTS

Kognito is a mental health education program, simulation-based, online, that allows users to practice conversations designed to help students build resilience, strengthen relationships, and develop connections with campus resources. 

To get started, students can go to:  https://kognitocampus.com

Register their KBCC email, preferably, or personal email address

Enter Enrollment Key: kbccstudent

TALKSPACE (for International and Out-of-State students)

CUNY provides Talkspace to international and out-of-state students.  Talkspace is a convenient, personal, and professional online messaging therapy.  With Talkspace, students can regularly send text, audio, and video messages to a dedicated licensed therapist anytime, anywhere.  Talkspace is confidential and secure. 

To enroll in Talkspace, click here:  https://cunystudentaffairs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBnxonSFm5M6tL0

Talkspace is not an emergency resource.  If you are currently in crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.   You can text CUNY to 741741 for 24/7 crisis counseling.

IMPORTANT RESOURCES/HELPLINES

CUNY Crisis Text Line: Text CUNY to 741741

COVID-19  Emotional Support Helpline 1-844-863-9314

NYC Well  1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or Text WELL to 65173

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  1-800-273-8255

Trevor Lifeline  (LGBTQIA+ suicide prevention) 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678

The JED Foundation 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Safe Horizon Helpline  (domestic violence resource) 1-800-621-4673

National Domestic Violence Helpline  1-800-799-7233

SAMHSA Helpline  (Substance Abuse/Mental Health) 1-800-662-4357