Mental Health Resources

 

Emergency: 911

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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call 988

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor - 24/7 support at your fingertips

Crisis Text Line

Maternal Mental Health Hotline

1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-853-6262) in English and Spanish, accessible by phone or text.

The Maternal Mental Health Hotline is not intended as an emergency response line and individuals in behavioral health crisis should continue to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or call 911.

PermiaCare 24/7 Crisis

Intervention/Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-844-420-3964

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-HOPE or chat online

Rainn

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233

Lifeline Crisis Chat

Text 988

Lifeline Chat & Text

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800 422-4453

The Trevor Project LGBTQ Youth Hotline

1-866-488-7386 or chat online

The Trevor Project

2-1-1 TEXAS

Helping Texas citizens connect with needed services. Dial 2-1-1 or find resources online

211 Texas

Planned Parenthood Hotline

1-800-230-PLAN (7526)

American Association of Poison Control Centers

1-800-222-1222

LGBT Hotline

1-888-843-4564

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255

Veterans Crisis Line

Trans Lifeline

1-877-565-8860

Trans Lifeline

How we can help!

Counseling and mental health services are available to eligible, enrolled Midland College students.  Our counseling department is here to support you through various means of communication, including in-person meetings, phone calls, and email. We strive to create a safe and confidential environment where you can discuss your concerns and work towards personal growth. We are committed to your well-being and academic success, providing guidance and support tailored to your individual needs. If specialized care is required, we can assist you in finding appropriate resources and making referrals to ensure you receive the best possible support.

Counseling areas include stress reduction, test anxiety, adjusting to college, and health and wellness.

CONTACT

Shep Grinnan, LPC
Counselor, Confidential Employee
(432) 685-4505
sgrinnan@midland.edu

Suicide Prevention Information


MC Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling (ADAC) Center

The ADAC Center specializes in addressing substance abuse issues and some behavioral health issues. Sessions are conducted by advanced ADAC students and supervised by LPC staff at minimal costs.

Stress Management

 

Stress Reduction Videos

Presentations by Shep Grinnan

Between classes, jobs, and family pressures, you might feel stressed out. Stress is normal. If you are feeling this way, here are a pair of helpful video with tips to manage stress.

What is Stress, and Daily Activities to Reduce It

Kindness and Compassion Benefits

Relaxation and Other Techniques

Benefits of focusing on the present moment

 

Self-care & Stress Management

Do your best to attend to your physical health and consider the following:

Self Care & Stress Management (pdf)

Stress Reduction List

Here are 99 coping skills you can apply, and enjoy yourself in the process:

Stress Reduction List (pdf)

 

Test Anxiety

Presentation by Shep Grinnan

MC counselor Shep Grinnan offers advice on dealing with anxiety over tests and examinations.

PermiaCare

Walk-in Clinic

Leading county resource conducts screenings and operate on a walk-in basis. The clinic provides a variety of programs and are open insurance and non-insurance. Photo ID, copy of Social Security card, proof of residence, and insurance information are required for services.

Counties Served

Brewster, Culberson, Ector, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Midland, Pecos and Presidio

CRISIS PHONE   1-844-420-3964

MAIN PHONE  (432) 570-3385 

PermiaCare

 

HOURS

Monday - Thursday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

LOCATION

401 E. Illinois, Ste. 200
Midland, TX 79701

MAP

PBConnect

Explore PBConnect for current resources related to food, housing, transportation, childcare, mental health services, job training, and more in the Permian Basin.

PBConnect

 

The Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council (SBHCC) through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is a resource to help people locate mental health and substance use disorder services, get information about common mental health conditions and social services, and find crisis hotline services. The website also includes mental health resources related to COVID-19.

Texas HHSC: Mental Health Texas website

MINDapps is a free resource designed to help individuals discover mental health and wellness applications. It is a collaboration between the American Psychiatric Association, and the Division of Digital Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (affiliated with Harvard Medical School), providing a variety of digital health tools.

MINDapps

For those experiencing emotional distress due to natural or human-made disasters, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides crisis counseling (24 hours a day, 365 days a year). This service is provided in more than 100 languages and is confidential. To contact the helpline:

Jon Kabat-Zinn in his 1994 book “Wherever You Go, There You Are” says that mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, non-judgmentally.

Mindfulness meditation has been shown to reduce the effects of pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia and improve blood pressure.  It has also been shown to increase gray matter in the brain and enable people to handle the life stressors better. The basic idea of mindfulness meditation is to focus on the immediate moment by concentrating on something happening in the here and now like breathing.

The UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center has a number of free mindfulness meditations on different subjects like helping with sleep, dealing with difficulties and kindness.

UCLA-MARC Audio Recordings

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