Mental Health Resources

The Student Assistance Program at MCC is a free, on-campus, confidential counseling service specifically for MCC students. Two part-time counselors are available by appointment or on a drop-in basis as available. When you need to talk, a counselor will listen and work with you to establish goals.

Students are invited to discuss a variety of concerns, including:

• Relational conflicts
• Time or organizational difficulties
• Mood disorders
• Eating disorders
• Substance abuse
• Stress-related psychological problems
• Impulse control

This program is designed for short-term counseling, typically one to four sessions, to help you identify a problem, set goals, and work toward resolutions. If longer-term services are needed, counselors will discuss all available options for referrals.

Schedule an appointment

• Nancy Adams in room 408 at 641-844-5753. Nancy is a Professor of Psychology, a former school psychologist, and coordinates the Student Assistance Program (StAP).
• Nick Calzada, a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Center Associates, Inc. in Marshalltown. Nick is available every Tuesday from 1 to 4:30 pm in room 408; appointments can be scheduled through Nancy.

The Student Assistance Program is a partnership between MCC and Center Associates, funded in part by the MCC Student Senate.

At ECC, we prioritize the well-being of our students and have established a valuable partnership with Achieve Mental Health to offer counseling services for ECC students.

Every Monday from Noon to 4 pm ECC students seeking mental health counseling can come to the Hub to speak with Achieve Mental Health and set up a counseling appointment. If you prefer, you can contact:

• Achieve Mental Health
• 814 Railroad Street
• Iowa Falls, IA 50126
• 641-648-4010

If you do not have health insurance, Achieve will bill the college for your visit. 
Your mental health matters to us, and we are committed to helping you thrive both academically and personally.

In times of crisis or for additional support, please utilize these vital resources:

• CICS Mobile Response: Phone: 855-581-8111
• YourLifeIowa.org
• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Phone: 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
• Iowa Crisis Chat: https://www.iowacrisischat.org/
• Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/

• Transgender Support: https://translifeline.org/hotline/
• LGBTQ Support (The Trevor Project): https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
• Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/