Counseling and Transfer
SCC Counseling provides students with academic, career, personal, and crisis counseling necessary to successfully reach their goals. Counselors are available to help you develop an educational plan of courses needed to reach a 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.
Counseling services are also offered at the Davis Center and West Sacramento Center.
Student Area Outcomes
- Increase the awareness of transfer requirements and resources, increasing confidence in transfer capabilities.
- Increase the support, retention, and persistence of students who identify as Black/African American by continuing to provide counseling appointments and a safe space.
- Students will have increased access to counseling appointments and increased show rates.
Crisis Services
Crisis Intervention
Crisis services are available to students experiencing non-life-threatening emergencies.
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.
Personal
We understand that life while attending school has its challenges that can be stressful. SCC counselors provide confidential, short-term counseling with personal, family, or work concerns as they relate to educational goals.
Counseling Outreach & Retention
Meet with a Retention Specialist to get connected with campus resources, and assistance with general questions about becoming an SCC student.
Textbook Voucher Assistance
The Textbook Voucher allows students to request additional financial assistance to purchase required textbooks for enrolled classes. Students can receive $150 a year up to 2 years.
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
Phone: (916) 558-2204
Email: counseling@scc.losrios.edu
Dean: Rukiya Bates
Supervisor: Lakia DeCosta
Admin Assistant: Madeline Thompson
Hours
Excluding holidays.
By Phone
- Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am to 6:00 pm - Friday:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
In-Person
- Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Friday:
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location
Rodda Hall North, RHN 147
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822
For Counseling Staff
Black Student Success Initiative (BSSI)
Black Student Success Initiative (BSSI) supports students who identify as Black/African American who are not being served by other programs.

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Fresh Start Program
Need help removing a dismissal hold or how to prevent academic probation. This program services students who have experienced academic and or personal setbacks.
Other Support Services
Need additional support services? Check out EOPS/CARE/NextUP, DSPS, CalWORKs, Black Student Success or Cultural Engagement Centers.