Mental Health Resources & Support

On-Campus Support

Resource Referral

Janel Robinson, MSW
Coordinator for Mental Health Services
jrobinson@nullcecil.edu
(443) 674-1498

Office hours:

You can also schedule an appointment through Calendly.

Student of Concern

If you have concern for a student's well-being, including death of a family member or friend, injury/illness, mental health issues, misuse of alcohol and/or drugs, self-harm, unusual behavior, and/or financial concerns, please submit a request for resource referral to alert College support staff of the situation.

If the situation is an emergency or if someone is in danger, please call 911. If a situation warrants immediate attention, but is not a life-threatening emergency, please call Public Safety: for the North East Campus, call (410) 287-1601, and for Elkton Station, call (410) 287-1602.

Available Services

Mental Health Services at Cecil College provides the following to those in need:

• Referrals to mental health providers, counselors, and/or therapists.
• Substance abuse education and connection to resources including medication maintenance, in-patient treatment, outpatient therapy, partial hospitalization, 12-step programming, etc.
• Narcotics Anonymous meetings for students seeking recovery and Nar-Anon meetings for family support.
• Crisis support. Please feel free to stop by for depression screenings, anxiety screenings, suicidality concerns, and any other crisis.
• Troubleshoot YOU at College. Please feel free to stop by for troubleshooting questions, general inquiries, or results pertaining to YOU at College.
• Training and workshops. Please be on the lookout for evidence-based training around Mental Health First Aid, setting boundaries, managing social anxiety, dealing with intense emotions, and various forms of abuse.

For Those in Crisis

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and you need immediate assistance, please do not rely on email as it may not provide the timely help that is needed. Instead, consider the following options:

1. Call emergency services. You can dial 911 or the local emergency services number at (443) 406-1370 (Union Hospital) to get immediate assistance for medical, psychological, or other urgent issues.
2. Call a crisis hotline. Many regions have crisis hotlines that you can call or text for support. These hotlines are staffed by trained professionals who can provide assistance and guidance during difficult times. They often specialize in areas such as mental health, suicide prevention, domestic violence, and more. You can call The National Suicide & Crisis Hotline at 988 or The Eastern Shore Crisis Hotline at (888) 407-8018.
3. Reach out to a trusted person. If you have a friend, family member, or colleague you trust, consider reaching out to them for support. Sometimes talking to someone you know can be very helpful during a crisis.
4. Contact a mental health professional. If your crisis is related to mental health issues, consider contacting a mental health professional or therapist who can provide guidance and support.
5. Go to the nearest hospital. If it's a medical or mental health emergency, go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Please prioritize immediate safety and well-being in a crisis situation. Email may not be the fastest or most reliable way to get help in such circumstances.

More Resources and Support

Cecil County Community Services and Resource Guide

Community Services and Resource Directory on ccgov.org

Crisis Response/Suicide

Eastern Shore Crisis Response

(888) 407-8018
thesantegroup.org/where-we-work/eastern-shore-md/
24/7 crisis line, available for mobile crisis until midnight

Trevor Lifeline LGBTQ Youth

(866) 488-7386
thetrevorproject.org
Crisis response for LGBTQ youth

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

(800) 273-8255
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Suicide prevention hotline

Domestic Abuse/Interpersonal Violence

Cecil County Domestic Violence Rape Crisis Center “The Bridge”

(410) 996-0333
cecilhelp4u.com/domestic-violencerape-crisis/
Interpersonal violence, domestic violence, and rape hotline in Cecil County, available 24/7

Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence

24-hour hotline: (800) 799-7233
To contact via chat or text: thehotline.org
For Maryland specific resources: mnadv.org
Maryland hotline for domestic violence

Grief

whatsyourgrief.com

Website with grief resources and support

Other

Cecil County Community Mediation Center

cecilmediation.org
(443) 207-5159
Free conflict resolution services

Teletherapy (Web-Based Therapy)

betterhelp.com

Teletherapy website

faithfulcounseling.com

Christian-based teletherapy website

talkspace.com

Teletherapy website

pridecounseling.com

Teletherapy website for LGBTQ community

Local Therapy

Please check with your insurance company for in-network providers taking new patients.

Bodhi Counseling

(443) 877-4044
2057 Pulaski Hwy, North East, MD
Local mental health counseling
bodhicounseling.com

Advantage Psychiatric Services

(410) 686-3629
306 W Pulaski Hwy, Elkton, MD
Local mental health counseling, targeted case management, and day program
advantagepsyc.com

Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services, Inc.

(800) 467-0304
Various locations in Maryland
upperbay.org

Delaware Therapy

Allied Behavioral Health

(302) 832-1282, ext. 200
1400 Peoples Plaza, Newark, DE
alliedbehavioralhealthde.com

AI Nemours — Under-18 Therapy

(800) 416-4441
nemours.org

Hockessin Center for Change

(302)239-5255
hockessincenterforchange.com

The Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center, LLC

(302) 798-7464
ocddelaware.com

Delaware Family Center

(302) 995-9600
delawarefamilycenter.com

Addictions Help

The health department provides support to those using substances, as well as family/friend support.

Cecil County Health Department — Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center

Resource Directory on ccgov.org

Cecil County Health Department — Addictions Services

(410) 996-5106
cecilcountyhealth.org

Addiction Treatment and Coordination Hotline

(443) 245-3257
drugfreececil.org

Alcoholics Anonymous

alcoholicsanonymous.com