Counseling Center Services

Welcome to the GTCC Counseling Center! We understand how challenging school, work, or home life can be for students. The Counseling Center staff is available to help you.

The Counseling Center provides free, confidential counseling services to all current and prospective students. All counselors are master's level and/or licensed staff who work with students individually and in groups to facilitate healthy emotional, psychological, and academic development.

The Counseling Center provides face-to-face and telehealth services. Face-to-face services are the delivery of healthcare services in person in our counseling center. Telehealth services are the remote delivery of healthcare services via technology-assisted media. This technology includes but is not limited to:

  • Telephone
  • Video
  • Smartphones
  • Tablets
  • PC desktop systems or other electronic means

Please don't hesitate to schedule an appointment for services. If you are interested, you may email the counseling center at counselingcenter@gtcc.edu. You may also call our Jamestown office at 336-334-4822, ext. 50038, or our Greensboro office at 336-334-4822, ext. 53021. We will return voicemails as soon as possible.

 

Student Assistance Program

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) may offer the support and resources you need to address personal or school-related challenges and concerns. It’s confidential and free.

Access Your SAP & Work-Life Services

There are two ways to access your SAP and work-life services:

  • Phone Helpline: 866-329-4148
  • Online: Go to www.deeroakseap.com.
    • Click on Member login.
    • Enter the login information. Username/Password: gtccsap

  

Visit the Center

The Main Counseling Center is in Medlin Campus Center, Room 3800, on the Jamestown Campus. It is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. Counseling Services are also offered on the Greensboro Campus in the CEC Building, Room 128.

See the FAQ section below for more information.

Forms

Click here to make an appointment.

Counseling Resources

The Counseling Center connects students with the local, state, and national communities for help and support in dealing with a wide variety of mental health issues.

What if I am in a crisis?

If you are in crisis, you have options. You can:


Suicide Awareness and Prevention Resources

Crisis Line:1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Resources

Mental Health Resources

Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Resources

Greensboro Crisis Line: (336) 273-7273High Point Crisis Line: (336) 889-7273

Additional Resources

  • Guilford County Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center (24 hours): 931 Third St., Greensboro, NC, 336-890-2700
  • Mobile Crisis Management (24 hours/day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year): 1-877-626-1772
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
    • Crisis Talk Line: 1-800-273-Talk (8255)
    • Crisis Text Line: Text "START" to 741-741
  • Deer Oaks Student Assistance Program On-Demand Counseling: 

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop by the center during our office hours to schedule an appointment or call 336-334-4822, ext. 50038.

  • Jamestown Campus: Medlin Campus Center, Room 3800; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday
  • Greensboro Campus: CEC Building, Room 128; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday

Counselors are trained in specific areas (i.e. disabilities, women’s issues, domestic violence, and many others), so you may desire to request a counselor according to specialty.

Email and a counselor will respond. He/she can set up a phone or online meeting if needed.

Confidential/private sessions can be provided by a certified counselor on a walk in or appointment basis.

Counselors offer workshops each semester to address these topics and others. Individual academic counseling sessions can also be made by scheduling an appointment or by walk-in.

Yes. See a counselor immediately in Medlin Campus Center, Room 3800. Call 336-334-4822, ext. 50038, if you cannot get to campus.

No. Counseling services are free to all students.