We at Laredo College (LC) understand that mental health and personal struggles can often interfere with or hinder your academic success. If you are finding it difficult to focus on your academics and need guidance to address any mental health issues, please visit with one of our counselors who can connect you with appropriate community resources.
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Sylvia Trevino
Ft. McIntosh Campus
Special Services and Counseling Center
Kazen Student Center, 132
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Lisa Gonzalez-Romo
South Campus
Special Services and Counseling Center Center
Advanced Technology Center C156
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Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8am – 6pm & Friday, 8am – 12pm
Phone: 956-721-5137
Email: counseling@laredo.edu |
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Walk-ins Welcome
For an appointment, please call the Special Services and Counseling Center and request an appointment with a Counselor. |
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External Resources/Agencies Directory
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Border Region Behavioral Health Center 1500 Pappas St., Laredo, TX 78041 (956) 794-3000 24our Crisis Hotline: 1-800-643-1102
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Provides services to adults 18 years of age or older who suffer from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe major depression or any other severely disabling mental disorder which require support and treatment. |
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Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN) 1605 Saldana Ave., Laredo, TX 78041 (956) 724-3177 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-888-384-3620
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Provides a variety of programs that offer prevention, intervention, treatment and residential services. Helps with substance abuse treatment and recovery, helps identify, prevent and intervene with problem behaviors. |
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Gateway Community Health Center Behavioral Health Services 1515 Pappas St., Laredo, TX 78041 (956) 795-8100 http://gatewaychc.com/behavioral-health/
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They offer comprehensive primary health care that includes, but not limited to Women’s Health, Oral Health, Podiatry, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, and Health Education. They have 7 clinics including the Laredo College South Campus Clinic. |
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City of Laredo Health Department 2600 Cedar Ave., Laredo TX 78040 (956) 795-4900 https://www.cityoflaredo.com/health/health.htm
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They offer public health services to the community. The services include, but are not limited to behavioral health substance, dental health services, health promotion & wellness, immunization program, laboratory testing, HIV/AID program, Nurse-Family Partnership, Pharmacy, TB elimination program and WIC.
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PILLAR 6406 McPherson Unit #2, Laredo, TX, 78045 (956) 723-7457 |
PILLAR is a non-profit mental health organization and a licensed outpatient substance abuse treatment facility whose goal is to reduce bullying, suicide incidents, substance abuse/use behaviors and increase access to services. Their services include mental health services, substance abuse counseling, drug testing, and STD services.
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Bridges Project 6406 McPherson Unit #2, Laredo, TX, 78045 (956) 723-7457
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Offers services in behavioral healthcare, substance use treatment, free comprehensive HIV and Hepatitis C testing services. |
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Methodist Ministries of Laredo Community Counselor Laredo, TX 78043 (956) 206-0587
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Community Counselors help people who are uninsured, whose existing coverage does not provide mental health services benefits, are low-income and lack the money to pay for counseling services, or who would not receive treatment any other way. Counseling services are provided by trained, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family counselors in local churches, clinics, and community in Laredo.
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Texas A & M International University (TAMIU) Community Counseling Center
5201 University Blvd. (Billy F. Coward Hall Room 213) Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 326-3120 https://www.tamiu.edu/coas/psy/mastercounpsy/CommunityCounselingCenter.shtml
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The mission of the Texas A&M International University Community Counseling Center is to engage each individual in a unique plan that not only focuses on the immediate and presenting needs but also recognizes the importance of community integration and personal development. They offer services such as brief individual counseling, career counseling, couples counseling, family therapy, child therapy (6+), adolescent therapy and referrals.
Counseling services are provided by graduate students in the University's MACP program who are meeting their degree requirements. All graduate students are professionally supervised by a licensed psychologist or a licensed professional counselor registered in the State of Texas. |
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Mercy Ministries of Laredo 2500 Zacatecas St., Laredo, TX 78046 (956) 718-6810 |
Provides primary healthcare services to the neediest residents of Webb County who are looking for a doctor. Mercy’s doctors focus on prevention and control of chronic illness through education and patient compliance.
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