Counseling
SCC Counseling provides students with personal and academic counseling necessary to successfully reach their goals. If you are new to SCC or currently attending, we encourage you to see a counselor at least once a semester. Our Counseling team wants you to succeed!
Counseling services are also offered at the Davis and West Sacramento Centers.
Make a Counseling Appointment
Students must have an active SCC Application on file before attempting to schedule an appointment online.
Appointments are released at midnight each day to schedule for the following week.
Example: on Wednesday 12/16/20 at 12 midnight, the schedule will open up appointments for Wednesday 12/23/20
Video Appointment
This appointment is held entirely online, from wherever you are. It does not involve an office visit.
Appointments are online using Zoom. To book an appointment, click the button below.
You will need:
- a desktop or laptop computer works best (smartphones and tablets may work but are limited in what they can do)
- a working webcam
- a working microphone
Phone
This appointment will be held via phone. Please make sure your current contact information is updated. To book an appointment, click the button below or call us at (916) 558-2204.
Drop-In Sessions
Coming soon. Limited Availability.
Counseling Services
Academic
Counselors are available to help make sure students start off on the right track by developing an education plan of the courses needed to achieve their goal of an Associate's degree, transfer to a four-year institution, or completion of a certificate; even if you’re unsure of your educational goal. Our counseling team is here to help you succeed!
Career
Career goals should be based on interests, personal values, aptitude, and life experiences. Your counselor can explore and select the best major and career goal for you.
Resources and workshops in the Career Center are highly recommended.
Personal
Counselors provide confidential, short-term, non-therapeutic counseling with personal, family, or work concerns as they relate to educational goals.
Crisis/Urgent
Crisis services are available to students who are experiencing acute emotional distress and require immediate attention.
If you are a student in crisis, please call (916) 558-2289 and ask to speak to a Counselor. This phone line is not for general/daily counseling appointments.
Crisis Availability Hours:
Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911.
Additional Crisis Resources
There are also many health and wellness resources available remotely to current Los Rios students:
If your urgent situation involves issues on housing, food, or other basic needs:
Other Support Services
Textbook/Supply Voucher Assistance
The Textbook /Supply Voucher provides students an opportunity to request additional financial assistance to obtain textbooks and/or course-adopted supplies for required coursework. Students can receive $250 a year up to 2 years.
Apply for Textbook/Supply Voucher
CityHub
CityHub is a free tool that students can use to search for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more. Complete the form below and we will respond within 24-48 hours, or visit CityHub.
Student Emergency Fund
The Los Rios Student Emergency Fund provides immediate financial assistance (usually within 24 hours) to students involved in catastrophic or unexpected emergency situations. A student may receive a maximum of one student emergency grant of up to $500 during all combined enrollments at the Los Rios colleges. Awards are contingent upon the availability of limited funds, provided through generous donations.
Contact
Email: counseling@scc.losrios.edu
We will respond within 24 to 48 hours.
Include your Student ID# and Contact Information
Phone: (916) 558-2204
Our phone response is currently slow due to a high volume of calls. We appreciate your patience.
Hours
Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Please note: Counselor access may finish earlier each day, depending upon availability.
Location
Rodda Hall North, RHN 147
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822
For Counseling Staff
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