If you are in crisis or danger or need immediate help please call Campus Police at (254) 299-8911 or call 911.
Licensed mental health professionals are available in the Student Counseling Center during business hours to assist students experiencing a crisis. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. You may reach the MCC Student Counseling Center by calling (254) 299-8210 during office hours. If the Student Counseling Services office is closed or someone is not available to assist you, call Campus Police at 299-8911. If it is after hours, and you are not on the MCC campus, call 911.
The most common concerns that may warrant a crisis referral include but are not limited to:
- Concerns about my ability to keep myself safe
- Having a current plan to attempt suicide
- Having taken recent steps to end my life
- Having a strong desire to physically hurt or harm someone else
- Experiencing sexual assault/harassment/relationship violence
- Hearing voices or seeing things other people do not
- Experiencing emotional distress which prevent my ability to meet my daily responsibilities
Additional Mental Health Crisis Resources:
254-299-8911 or 911
254-752-3451 or 1-866-752-3451
MCOT responds to any crisis located within its 6-county serice area and provides a combination of crisis services. MCOT can be dispatched 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Location: 6500 Imperial Dr. Waco, TX. - 24 Hours/7 days a week crisis services. Walk-ins are welcome.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Provides 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources
- Crisis Text Line text HOME to 741741
Provides free 24/7 mental health support and crisis intervention
- Providence Hospital ER Waco 254-751-4180
Location: 6901 Medical Parkway Waco, TX. 76712
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center ER 254-202-2000
- Waco Advocacy Center 1-888-867-7233 or 254-752-9330
Provides a range of services to promote healing to children and adults who are survivors of sexual assault and other violent crimes
- Waco Family Abuse Center 254-575-0074 or 1-800-283-8401
Provides a wide variety of services for victims of domestic violence. Services are free, safe, and confidential