Counseling Services
We provide free confidential mental health counseling and resources to promote a thriving
community for all students.
Counseling appointments are reserved for Sandhills Community College Students only.
Experiencing a Crisis?
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call: 988 for 24/7 Support
Text: START to 741-741
Veterans: Dial 988 then press 1
Mobile Crisis Line
Call: 910-593-4479
Trained Professionals are available for a telephone assessment and if deemed necessary, will come to your location to meet face to face within 2 hours.
24/7 Counseling Services - Student Assistance Program
Any enrolled SCC student can receive help for personal, professional, or school concerns through the Student Assistance Program (SAP). Students will be connected to a professional clinician from the first phone call.
Services are free, confidential, and available 24/7. We offer up to 3 sessions per issue for students and permanent household family members. Counseling is available by phone, virtually, or in person.
For Counseling Services, please call (800) 633-3353
For access to Student-Life Resources, please visit www.mygroup.com
Username: sandhillsccsap
Password: guest
Suicide Prevention Training
The QPR one-hour Gatekeeper Training teaches you how to better recognize signs of suicide and support people in crisis. The training will cover the following topics:
- How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
- How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
- The common causes of suicidal behavior
- The warning signs of suicide
- How to get help for someone in crisis
- QPR training is by request only. For more information or to request training for a group of 5 or more, please reach out to Anita Mashburn at mashburna@sandhills.edu
Self-Help Screening
Take a confidential questionnaire to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional.
Online screening tools are not diagnostic instruments. You are encouraged to share your results with a physician or healthcare provider.
Sandhills Community College disclaims any liability, loss, or risk incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, from the use and application of these screens.
Self-Help Resources
Explore local and national resources.
FindHelp.org is a tool that assists students with a wide variety of free or reduced-cost resources
for food, housing, healthcare, transportation, legal services, goods (clothing, home
goods, medical supplies), and more. Click the link to discover available resources
near you.
- Moore County
- Hoke County
- Community College Resource Finder - Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more on your North Carolina Community College Campus.
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Trillium - Trillium has a network of providers that serve Moore, Hoke and surrounding counties. Trillium offers treatment and support for mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities and substance use disorders.
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Find a Therapist - This is a tool operates by using the zip code for your area to provide information about local counselors and therapists.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Full time employees and their dependents are eligible for up to 6 free mental health counseling sessions with a local therapist. Fill out the form and an EAP representative will contact you and triage your basic contact information. You will be contacted by a therapist in your area to set up your first appointment.
- Mental Health Resources Guide
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) North Carolina Helpline
Call: 800-451-9682
Text: 919-999-6527
The NAMI NC Helpline provides a single source for mental health information, support, and helpful referrals to local resources. The helpline is for families and individuals affected by mental illness and is free and confidential. - Friend to Friend - Friend to Friend offers help to all persons affected by interpersonal violence, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Crisis chat support is available.
- The Trevor Project
Call: 866-488-7386
Text: START to 678-678
Supporting LGBTQ young people during times of crisis by providing access to crisis counselors 24/7, 365 days a year. Crisis chat support is available at Crisis Chat. - National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support is available at Online Hotline. Free help, 24/7. - National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages. - Eating Disorder Hotlines - Eating disorder helplines offer assistance, information, and support for individuals dealing with eating disorders. Staffed by trained professionals, they provide a safe space to discuss struggles, seek guidance, and receive referrals for treatment options and emotional support.
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Veterans Crisis Line - 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their families.
- Mental Health America - Mental Health America provides a screening tool and links with information about various mental health conditions and resources.
- Mental Health First Aid Comprehensive Resource List
- Nami Mental Health College Guide - This guide was created to help you navigate some of the life changes that come with being a college student.
- Mental Health is Health - An initiative rooted in the reality that we all have mental health and need to take care of it like we do our physical health. The initiative aims to normalize conversation, create a connection to resources and inspire action on mental health.
- Seize the Awkward - Start a conversation about mental health. It can make all the difference in the world. Great resources to learn how to offer support or get help yourself.
NOTE: Counseling Services at Sandhills Community College is not responsible for the accuracy
of information provided by other web sites. Furthermore, such information is not a
substitute for appropriate medical or mental health treatment.
Additional Resources
Explore additional campus and community resources that support student well-being,
academic success and everyday needs.
Counseling Staff
Anita Mashburn
Director of Counseling and Accessibility Services
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
MA, LCHMC, LSC, NCC
mashburna@sandhills.edu
(910) 695-3968
229 Stone Hall
Summer Mack
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
MA, LCSW
mackl@sandhills.edu
910-695-3787
219 Stone Hall
Hours
| Monday – Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |