Counseling Services

The Counseling office in Student Affairs, contracts licensed counselors who will meet with you, listen and help figure out options to address your individual problems and challenges. We then provide referrals to both on-campus and community resources to help you handle what life sends your way.

If interested in scheduling an appointment to speak with a counselor please call the Counseling Services Appointment Line at (303) 360-4949. Please leave a message and we will return your call.

You may also send us an email: counseling@ccaurora.edu.

Counseling Service Hours:

CentreTech Campus in A106G:

Monday:           Closed

Tuesday,           8:30-3:30

Wednesday,    8:30-2:30

Thursday,        8:30-1:30

Friday:             Closed

*Please note someone may not always be in the office due to meetings, trainings, etc. during these times.   In this case please email or call and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

 Lowry Campus in North Quad 219:

Appointments are available at Lowry, by appointment.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call our Colorado Crisis Line at 844-493-TALK (8255), 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Callers to the Colorado Crisis Line, 844-493-TALK (8255) are connected with experienced professionals, counselors, and peer specialists who are able to provide immediate support and connect callers to further resources.

Connect to CARE for Aurora Residents

Get quick access to a licensed therapist for help with mental health and relationship challenges. You don’t need an appointment to talk with someone today – just call or walk in.  www.aumhc.org/connect-to-care

Locations:

North 
791 Chambers Road, Suite 220
Aurora, CO 80011
303.617.2300
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South
11059 East Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO 80014
303.617.2300
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Mental Health Center of Denver

To schedule a first time appointment call 303-504-7900 (Medicaid or No Insurance) or Willshire Clinic for individuals with insurance at 303-504-6565.

Additional Resources:

• Colorado Crisis Services Crisis Hotline: The hardest part about getting help for a mental health, substance use, or emotional issue is knowing where to begin – especially when an issue reaches a crisis point. Colorado Crisis Services provides free, confidential, and immediate help for any mental health, substance use, or emotional concern, 24/7/365. The Colorado Crisis Line at 844-493-TALK (8255) is the new 24 hour support line for mental health emergencies in the state of Colorado. Callers to the Colorado Crisis Line, 844-493-TALK (8255) are connected with experienced professionals, counselors, and peer specialists who are able to provide immediate support and connect callers to further resources which can include sending mental health support to your location. 

• Drop in Mental Health Counseling can be accessed at the Aurora Mental Health Center, Connect to CARE at 11059 E. Bethany Dr, Aurora, CO or 791 Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO.  You can call 303-617-2300 or aumhc.org.  There hours of operation is Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. -8 p.m.,. and Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5p.m..  No appointment needed.

• Crisis Walk-In Center You may also go to the Anschutz Medical Campus where support is available for anyone experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Walk in support is available from the (All Ages) 24 Hours, 2206 Victor Street, Aurora, CO.

• Call 844-493-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained professional who will provide immediate support and connect you, or someone you know, to further resources.

• Click here for a Mental Health America (MHA) Free Online Mental Health Screening

• ULifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center with important information on mental health and suicide prevention for the CCA community. There, college students can be comfortable searching for the information they need and want regarding mental health and suicide prevention. ULifeline is available where college students seek information the most - at their fingertips on the Internet. www.ulifeline.org/ccaurora

• If you or someone you know is thinking of, talking about, or wants information about suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273- 8255 (TALK).

• If you need help with Sexual Assault or Domestic Violence, contact RAINN at or (800) 656-4673 (HOPE).
   

Important Note: By acting as a resource broker for the aforementioned services (i.e. counseling, treatment, re-entry programs and rehabilitation services), the State of Colorado, the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE), Community College of Aurora and its former and current employees assume no responsibility/liability for the services (or lack thereof) provided by the referred agency or agencies.

Community College of Aurora, the State of Colorado, the State Board for Community Colleges, SBCCOE and its former and current employees are not responsible for any content on Ulifeline's website that is posted outside ofCCA's dedicated web space.