At HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, we understand that life’s challenges can impact mental health. We encourage awareness of the signs, symptoms, and resources available for those experiencing a crisis. If you or someone you know is struggling, immediate help is available.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides 24/7 connection to confidential support. There is Hope. Just call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org #988Lifeline.
Other National Hotlines:
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Certain warning signs may indicate that someone is at risk for suicide, especially if behaviors are new, increasing, or linked to a distressing event. Potential warning signs include:
Reference: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you are experiencing a crisis and you are off campus, we encourage you to contact 911.
If you are on campus and experiencing a crisis, we encourage you to contact the HACC's Department of Public Safety and Security:
Mental Health Support Services Provided by HACC
M&S EAP Services, Inc. offers mental health services for all enrolled HACC students. This includes triage services available via phone, with the first three counseling sessions per semester covered by HACC.
Self-Help Mental Health Applications
*All can be downloaded to your phone or computer via the associated app store:
All basic services of the apps are free. Upgrades to services can be purchased at your discretion. Use of these apps is intended only for self-help purposes and not to replace mental health crisis intervention or treatment.
Additional Resources
HACC offers mental health webinars and programs for faculty, staff, and students to increase awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health. Within the standardized syllabi, new students in our College Success and Introduction to the College Experience classeses are informed of the mental health resources provided by the college. These services and resources are also communicated to students numerous times each year through the use of email, newsletters, web slides, Padlet, Brightspace (D2L), Navigate, etc.
In the event of an emergency, counseling and support services will be made available to all impacted students and employees. The College will follow its established guidelines for communicating with the HACC community.
For additional support and resources, visit our mental health resources page.