MCC Student Wellness Center

Below are resources for both mental and physical health for students and others.

Physical Health

Erie Family Health Centers

• Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities.
• Insurance not required to receive healthcare
• Financial assistance available

Howard Brown Health

Howard Brown Health

• Offers mental health and medical services on a sliding scale.
• Specializes in providing expert care to the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

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Mental Health

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
• Free online chat available

Seize the Awkward

• See signs your friend might be struggling? Learn how to make that awkward ask that can open up the conversation.
• Videos and tips help you help a friend going through a tough time.

50 Addiction and Mental Health Resources for Black Men

• Southeast Addiction Center provides an abundant collection of resources to support Black men who are struggling with addiction or mental illness.

BetterHelp

• A collection of licensed therapists offering online counseling and therapy services
• Offers significant discounts for students and low-income households.

The Family Institute at Northwestern University

• Through research, education and clinical services, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation’s leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing children and adolescents, couples, families and individuals.
• Sliding scale available based on income and availability

Open Path Collective

• Chicago-based therapists providing affordable, in-office psychotherapy
• Between $30 and $70 per session

Live Oak Chicago

• Group of professionals working together to enhance the emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing of individuals, families, organizations and communities.
• Sliding scale payment available, ranging from $35-$155/session depending on income and availability.

Live Another Day

• Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources.
• Click for a list of top-rated drug and alcohol treatment centers in each state.

ULifeline

• Learn the facts, learn about wellness, how to help a friend, and get help yourself.
• Includes COVID-19 Resource Guide for Students & Young Adults.