Mental Health Resources
Empowering Student Success Through Mental Wellness
At 麻豆原创, we believe that student success is more than completing courses.
It is about supporting the whole person. That鈥檚 why we are deeply committed to providing
accessible mental health resources as a core part of our commitment to student success.
Whether you鈥檙e 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
Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall 988 Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor - 24/7 support at your fingertips Maternal Mental Health Hotline1-833-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 CrisisIntervention/Suicide Prevention Hotline Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) National Sexual Assault Hotline1-800-656-HOPE or chat online National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-7233 Lifeline Crisis ChatText 988 |
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline1-800 422-4453 The Trevor Project LGBTQ Youth Hotline1-866-488-7386 or chat online 2-1-1 TEXASHelping Texas citizens connect with needed services. Dial 2-1-1 or find resources online Planned Parenthood Hotline1-800-230-PLAN (7526) American Association of Poison Control Centers1-800-222-1222 LGBT Hotline1-888-843-4564 Veterans Crisis LineDial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255 Trans Lifeline1-877-565-8860 |
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 if you have questions or concerns about a provider
- File a consumer complaint with the
If you have questions about this law, you can email the Texas Health and Human Services Policies and Rules Unit.
Suicide Prevention Information
Stress Management
Stress Reduction Videos
Presentations by Shep GrinnanBetween 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
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Relaxation and Other Techniques
Benefits of focusing on the present moment
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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:
Test Anxiety
Presentation by Shep Grinnan
麻豆原创 counselor Shep Grinnan offers advice on dealing with anxiety over tests and examinations.
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
HOURSMonday - Thursday |
LOCATION401 E. Illinois, Ste. 200 |
PBConnect
Explore PBConnect for current resources related to food, housing, transportation, childcare, mental health services, job training, and more in the Permian Basin.
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.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers excellent mental health resources to support emotional well-being and stress management.
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.
For those experiencing emotional distress due to natural or human-made disasters, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration鈥檚 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:
Jon Kabat-Zinn in his 1994 book 鈥淲herever You Go, There You Are鈥 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 has a number of free mindfulness meditations on different subjects like helping with sleep, dealing with difficulties and kindness.
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