Counseling and Mental Health Support
NC Student Lifeline
To reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 988 or text HOME to 741741.Â
To reach the NC Peer Warmline, call 855-733-7762.
Want to talk to someone about personal, emotional and academic challenges?
Call MYgroup at 1-800-633-3353. Confidential support is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Mitchell Community College is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students. Through our partnership with MYgroup, students have access to free, confidential counseling and support services designed to help them navigate personal, emotional, and academic challenges.
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Professional counselors are available to assist with:
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and emotional well-being
- Relationship and family concerns
- Grief and loss
- Academic and personal challenges
- Crisis intervention and support
- Life transitions and adjustment issues
- Substance use concerns
Visit MYgroup to learn more about available services and access support resources:
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Services are confidential and available to Mitchell Community College students at no cost.
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In addition to counseling services, MYgroup can assist students with:
- Financial consultation and planning
- Legal consultation and resources
- Family and caregiving support
- Work, school, and life balance
- Referrals to community resources
Services provided through MYgroup are confidential.Â
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. For urgent emotional support, contact MYgroup at 1-800-633-3353.
On-Campus Counseling
Mariana Gonzalez-Perez, LCMHC-A
Phone: (704) 978-3118
Office: Eason Student Services Center, Room 208C
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Mariana Gonzalez-Perez earned her master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A). She has experience working with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds and supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, concerns, and life transitions. Her counseling approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized with an emphasis on creating a supportive and nonjudgement space for students.Â
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