Mental Health Resources
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Health & Wellness
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources
Empowering Student Success Through Mental Wellness
At Midland College, we believe that student success is more than completing courses.
It is about supporting the whole person. That’s why we are deeply committed to providing
accessible mental health resources as a core part of our commitment to student success.
Whether you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, or life transitions, our services offer
confidential support, coping strategies, and referrals to care when needed. Together,
we strive to cultivate a campus environment where mental well-being is valued as essential
to learning, growth, and achievement.
Emergency: 911
Select Category Below for Details
Crisis Hotlines
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
Midland College Resources
How We Can Help!
Counseling and mental health services are available to eligible, enrolled Midland
College students. Counseling is free and our counseling department is here to support
you through various means of communication, including in-person and virtual 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
Other Information
Under Texas law (House Bill 4224 and Section 181.105 of the Health and Safety Code),
you have the right to:
Request and review your health care records from your counselor
Contact the
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
if you have questions or concerns about a provider
File a consumer complaint with the
Office of the Attorney General of Texas
If you have questions about this law, you can email the
Texas Health and Human Services Policies and Rules Unit
Suicide Prevention Information
MC Presentations & Popular Topics
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.
Permian Basin Mental Health Resources
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) 570-3300
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
Mental Health Texas website
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
Other Mental Health Resources
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers excellent mental health resources to
support emotional well-being and stress management.
Explore CDC Mental Health Resources
Mental Health App and Wellness Resource
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
Disaster Distress Helpline
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:
Call 800-985-5990. Spanish speakers can call 800-985-5990 and press 2
Visit the Disaster Distress Helpline website:
Disaster Distress Helpline website
Mindfulness Meditation
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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