Welcome to our Mental Health Resources page. Here, you'll find information about local mental health services and online/phone support available in our service area. At CBC, we understand the importance of mental health and are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for all students. We are here to ensure that CBC students have access to the resources they need during challenging times.
Please note: These links are for the convenience of our community and do not represent sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of any agency or service. Please note that information may change quickly. While we strive to keep the resource hub updated, we encourage you to verify details by visiting the corresponding web pages. For additional information about resources for students, please contact Ms. Coshunda Fanning, clfanning@coastalbend.edu.
Teletherapy and Crisis Support
Uwill – Mental Health & Wellness
Here’s how to get started with Uwill:
- Register with Uwill using your Coastal Bend College email address.
- Select a therapist based on your preferences, such as availability, issue, gender, language, or ethnicity.
- Choose a session time that fits your schedule, with day, night, and weekend availability.
Uwill is private, secure, and completely confidential.
In a mental health crisis? Uwill also offers students a direct crisis connection.
Free support is available 24/7/365:
- Call (833) 646-1526 for immediate assistance.
- For medical emergencies, call 911
National Support Resources
Call 988
- Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
- For TTY Users: use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
https://988lifeline.org/how-we-can-all-prevent-suicide/
https://988lifeline.org/how-we-can-all-prevent-suicide/
Recognizing the Warning Signs
If you’re concerned that someone you care about might be at risk for suicide, pay attention to any changes in behavior, especially if these behaviors are new, have worsened, or seem linked to a distressing life event, loss, or change. If you notice any of the following signs, it’s important to seek help immediately, either by contacting a crisis hotline or another trusted resource:
- Talking about wanting to die or expressing thoughts of suicide.
- Searching for ways to commit suicide, such as looking online or purchasing a weapon.
- Expressing feelings of hopelessness or having no reason to live.
- Mentioning feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
- Talking about being a burden to others.
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
- Exhibiting anxiety, agitation, or reckless behavior.
- Experiencing extreme changes in sleep patterns—sleeping too much or too little.
- Withdrawing from social activities and isolating themselves.
- Showing rage or discussing desires for revenge.
- Displaying extreme mood swings.
If you or someone you know is exhibiting any of these behaviors, don’t hesitate to seek professional help.
Text "MHFA" to 741741 for free 24/7 crisis counseling
- Available 24/7, this organization helps people with mental health challenges by connecting callers with trained crisis volunteers who will provide confidential advice, support and referrals if needed.
Crisis Hotline: (800) 841-6467
Call (800) 662-HELP (4357)
Call (800) 273-TALK (8255); select #1
- Provides free, confidential support 24/7
- Connect with a real person qualified to support veterans
- Serves veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve members and those who support them.
Local Support Resources
Coastal Plains Community Center: A team of professionals is standing by to assist you if you are struggling with a mental health crisis. Crisis services are provided 24/7 for all people in the service area who feel they need assistance with a behavioral health crisis. All information shared is strictly confidential.
The following locations are located in the CBC service areas:
| Address | Phone |
| 2808 Industrial Loop Beeville, TX 78102 |
(361) 358-8000 |
| 101 W. Potts Falfurrias, TX 78357 |
(361) 325-3673 |
| 409 E. Gravis San Diego, TX 78384 |
(361) 279-7296 |
| 614 W. Front St. Alice, TX 78332 |
(361) 664-9587 |
| 1621 E. Corral Kingsville, TX 78363 |
(361) 592-6481 |
Catholic Charities: Provides counseling services (individuals and family) for the following counties in the CBC service areas: Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Live Oak, and McMullen.
(361) 884-0651, ext. 229 [by appointment only]
Email: ggarcia@diocesecc.org
Connections (Individual & Family Therapy): Provides counseling services and have several locations throughout the college district. Some of the counseling services include: crisis intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, and support groups. Connections offers a 24-hour Crisis Hotline at (800) 532-8192. They serve residents in the following counties (within college district): Atascosa, Bee, and Karnes-- call (830) 629-6571 to schedule an appointment or learn more about their services.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries: Provides counseling services and health care services for the community. For all counseling services, please contact (361) 442-3670 [services provided in Bee, Brooks, Jim Wells, Karnes, and Kleberg]
Below are the locations for health care services:
| Address | Phone |
| 106 E. Cleveland Beeville, TX 78102 |
(361) 358-6002 |
| 111 N. Adams St. Alice, TX 78332 |
(361) 664-3801 |
| 120 N. 4th St. Kingsville, TX 78363 |
(361) 592-3786 |
Serenity Counseling Services: The practice specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families through therapy that helps individuals face and learn coping strategies to help right now and in the future. Please visit their web page to send a message and schedule a appointment.
Camino REAL Community Services: Provides mental health resources for the following counties: Atascosa, Dimmit, Frio, Karnes, LaSalle, Maverick, McMullen, Wilson, and Zavala counties. 24-hour Crisis Hotline at (800) 543-5750. Call (210) 357-0300 to schedule an appointment or learn more about their services
Camino REAL Community Services: Provides mental health resources for the following counties: Atascosa, Dimmit, Frio, Karnes, LaSalle, Maverick, McMullen, Wilson, and Zavala counties. 24-hour Crisis Hotline at (800) 543-5750. Call (210) 357-0300 to schedule an appointment or learn more about their services
Additional Help Resources
Call (800) 985-5990 or Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
- Provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress.
- The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and 24/7
Call (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
- Provides free, confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information
- Trained expert advocates are available 24/7
Call (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
- Available 24/7 via phone and online chat
- Connects those who have been sexually assaulted with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in their area that offers access to a range of free services.