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Welcome to the Counseling Center!

Make an Appointment

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all Bellevue College mental health counseling sessions will be conducted remotely via the internet or phone. You may experience a longer than normal delay with responses due to staffing shortages. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

To Schedule a Remote Appointment:

    • Submit an Online Appointment Request: https://bellevuecollege-cc.titaniumhwc.com/Hwc/
      • Complete the ‘Mental Health Counseling Appointment Request’ form.
      • Once your information is received, the Counseling Center staff will contact you within 1-2 business days to confirm the appointment.
    • Or Call the Counseling Center: 425-564-5747.

Curious what a Remote Appointment Looks Like?

If this is a personal crisis, please contact the free King County 24-hour crisis line at 206-461-2222 (http://crisisclinic.org/find-help/crisis-line/) or the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255. If this is a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.

  • For students residing outside of the State of Washington, the counselors can only provide consultation, resource, and referral services.
  • For faculty and staff wanting to consult regarding a student concern, please contact the Counseling Center at 425-564-5747 to schedule an appointment.
  • For faculty and staff, desiring counseling services, please contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

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What do Mental Health Counselors do?

  • The counselors:
    • Are trained mental health professionals who assist students with a wide variety of personal life challenges and concerns that may be impacting academic performance;
    • Help students use their values and interests to explore college majors and career choices; and
    • Support students to maximize their personal, career, and educational potential.

Contact Academic Advising at 425 564 2212 advising@bellevuecollege.edu for questions about class scheduling/registration, degree options, university transfer, etc.

For Running Start or high school-related questions, email: chsprograms@bellevuecollege.edu.

New or prospective students, visit the Welcome Center website.

 What Languages do Counselors Speak?

  • Dr. Yu-ting Su, Fluent – Chinese/Mandarin
  • Ana Bravo, Fluent – Spanish
  • Kattie Dang, Fluent – Vietnamese

We can also work with you to find a counselor in the community who speaks your language.

What Can I Expect During My Counseling Session?

  • BC counselors are here to listen and help you move towards your goals.
  • It’s okay to be nervous.
  • All counseling services are culturally responsive and social justice oriented. Counselors are non-judgmental, listen while supporting your decision-making, and advocate on your behalf.
  • All interactions with a counselor are confidential.
    • Ethically, counselors cannot and will not share anything you say during counseling appointments with anyone outside of the counseling center. There are a few safety and other related exceptions to confidentiality that your counselor will discuss with you during your appointment.
  • All students will complete a brief informed consent and preliminary counseling paperwork. What, and how much of this paperwork you choose to complete is completely voluntary.
  • Read our FAQs for more information on what does the initial session look like?

Urgent Care

  • If you have an immediate health-related emergency, call 9-1-1, campus safety at 425-564-2400, or the 24-hour crisis line at 206-461-3222.

Report Concerns Through the CARE Team

Find information that offers ways to report a concern or to seek support