Welcome!
The Merritt Wellness Center is OPEN in R-106
Fall and Spring Semester Hours:
| Mondays: | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tuesdays: | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesdays: | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursdays: | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Fridays: | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Services We Offer |
We provide FREE, short-term, confidential mental health counseling for Merritt students needing assistance with:
- Stress management
- Anxiety, depression, grief, and other emotional challenges
- Recovery from trauma, relationship violence, and abuse
- Addiction counseling and sobriety support
- Referrals for help with material needs like shelter, food, and safety
- Assessments for disability accommodations and services
Mental health counseling is available in two formats: remotely (via video appointment) and in-person (at the Merritt Wellness Center, R-106). To request an appointment, click here:
Explore the Wellness Companion Hub — a new statewide online resource created by The WELL at Santa Barbara City College. The Hub connects students from all 116 California community colleges to free, local, and virtual wellness resources. Discover videos, meditations, and toolkits focused on mental, physical, and sexual health
Crisis Support |
If you need immediate help, use these 24/7:
Call 9-8-8 for live 24/7 crisis counseling. Calls are free, anonymous, and answered by a trained counselor 24 hours a day.
2-1-1 Bay Area: Call 2-1-1 from anywhere in the Bay Area for up-to-the-minute referrals for help with food, shelter, medical/mental health care, finances, and legal issues.
Crisis Text Line: Text “Home” to 741741. Chat through text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
For all life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1
