Counseling Workshops and Events

If there is an emergency on campus, call the Dallas College Police Department at 972-860-4290.

If this is an emergency off campus, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

If you or someone you know would like to speak by phone or text with a trained urgent care professional, there are nationwide services available:

  • Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 to communicate with a trained crisis counselor from anywhere in the United States at any time about any type of crisis.
  • Students of color can text STEVE to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 to speak with an urgent care counselor dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of students of color.
  • Call the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

If you are feeling anxiety or stress related to the coronavirus, there are resources and services to help you manage your concerns. Recommendations for managing stress related to the coronavirus can be found at the National Institute of Mental Health.

Counseling and Psychological Services offers a variety of psychoeducational workshops to assist students in developing academic skills, exploring career options, making career decisions, and personal growth.

These workshops and sessions offer students the opportunity to interact with peers and professional counselors from Dallas College. Some events are also open to employees and the general public. Please see each event's description for details.

The suicide prevention (AS+K Suicide Gatekeeper Training) and Mental Health First Aid trainings are both offered year-round. Certificates are provided to participants at the end of the training.


Upcoming Workshops and Events

All workshops and events are open to any Dallas College student. Registration is required for some events, but not all. See calendar description for more information.

Pickleball for Peace of Mind: Thursday, April 3
2:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Coffee Talk: Monday, April 7
9:00 AM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Think Before You Drink: Tuesday, April 8
10:00 AM - Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus
Depression Screening: Tuesday, April 8
11:00 AM - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
Depression Screening: Tuesday, April 8
11:00 AM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Hot Topic Group Session: Wednesday, April 9
11:00 AM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Depression Screening: Wednesday, April 9
1:00 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Depression Screening : Thursday, April 10
10:00 AM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Depression Screening: Thursday, April 10
10:00 AM - Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus
Depression Screening: Thursday, April 10
12:00 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Depression Screening: Thursday, April 10
1:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Pickleball for Peace of Mind: Thursday, April 10
2:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Depression Screening: Thursday, April 10
8:30 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Meditation Mondays: Sunday, April 13
3:00 PM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Procrastination Annihilation : Wednesday, April 16
12:00 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Pickleball for Peace of Mind: Thursday, April 17
2:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Hot Topic Group Session: Wednesday, April 23
11:00 AM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Stress & Well-Being Series: Wednesday, April 23
1:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Handbags for Hope: Last Day To Donate: Friday, April 25
8:00 AM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Meditation Mondays: Monday, April 28
3:00 PM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
AS+K Suicide Prevention Training: Tuesday, April 29
1:00 PM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
AS+K Suicide Prevention Training: Wednesday, April 30
1:00 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Tea and Lemonade With Counselors: Monday, May 5
1:00 PM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Finals Event: Meditation Mondays: Monday, May 5
3:00 PM - Dallas College El Centro Campus