Faculty and Staff Support
Concerned about a student?
- Our staff of licensed professionals are here to consult with staff, faculty, family, and friends who may be concerned about a student. During consultations, the Counseling Center will maintain the confidentiality of students who are clients to the fullest extent of the law. Consultations and referrals may be conducted by calling the Counseling Center at (806) 371-5900 or emailing accounseling@actx.edu.
- If you need afterhours, weekend, or immediate assistance, faculty and staff may use the 24/7 TimelyCare hotline to get support on helping students and make referrals to licensed staff members by calling 1-833-4-TIMELY and selection option “1”.
Mental Health First Aid
- The Counseling Center offers Mental Health First Aid training to all Amarillo College employees for FREE! View the MHFA Handout. Just as we have first-aid kits for physical injuries, MHFA equips you to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health challenge. MHFA will teach you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance-use disorders. Additionally, you will learn how to assist and connect an individual experiencing a mental health or substance-use problem to appropriate care. MHFA offers free Continuing Education Units. Registration is conducted on a first-come-first serve basis and can be accessed on Think Zoom. For any questions about MHFA training, please contact the Counseling Center at (806) 371-5900 or email accounseling@actx.edu.
Click here to register for upcoming MHFA training dates.
Therapy Assistance Online
- Therapy Assistance Online is a free resource for all Amarillo College employees and students. You can navigate hundreds of interactive, educational resources on wellbeing. Faculty and staff also have the ability to create customized content for the students they assist and assign wellness modules. For any questions about TAO, please contact the Counseling Center at (806) 371-5900 or email accounseling@actx.edu.
To learn more about TAO and how to register click here.
Custom Mental Health Presentations
- The Counseling Center is also here to support faculty and staff with customized presentations. We would be happy to speak with your students or department about mental health challenges and how to manage them. Some popular topics in the past have included stress management, wellness, coping skills, test anxiety, local resources, assertiveness, and adjusting to college. If you would like to consult on a specific topic, please contact the Counseling Center at (806) 371-5900 or email accounseling@actx.edu.
Contact Us
Washington Street Campus, Ware Student Commons, First Floor, Room 110
2201 S. Washington St.
Amarillo, TX 79109
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Appointments
Emergency Contact Information
If you are experiencing an emergency situation, please call one of the following:
- 911 – National Emergency Hotline
- 988 – Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- (806) 371-5911 – Amarillo College Police Emergency
