Support is available. You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.
Sierra College offers mental health services and resources to support students experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional distress, and other mental health concerns.
Whether you need immediate support, ongoing counseling, or assistance connecting with community resources, help is available.
Need Help Right Now?
Life-Threatening Emergency: Call 911
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can contact 988 if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or are concerned about someone else.
Visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free Mental Health Services for Sierra College Students
On-Campus Mental Health Counseling
Sierra College Health Services provides confidential, short-term mental health counseling with licensed mental health professionals.
Students can receive up to six free, one-hour counseling appointments per semester, with a maximum of 18 free appointments while attending Sierra College.
Counseling can help with:
- Stress, anxiety, and depression
- Relationships and family concerns
- Grief and loss
- Trauma and difficult life experiences
- Academic and personal challenges
- Coping skills and emotional well-being
Contact Health Services
Rocklin Campus: (916) 660-7490
Nevada County Campus: (530) 274-5317
Learn more about Sierra College Health Services
TimelyCare — Free 24/7 Virtual Mental Health Support
Sierra College students have free access to TimelyCare, a virtual mental health and wellness platform available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Services include:
- TalkNow: On-demand emotional support, anytime
- Scheduled Counseling: Virtual appointments with mental health providers
- Self-Care Resources: Guided wellness activities and mental health education
No health insurance is required.
Students can register using their Sierra College email address.
Learn more about TimelyCare through Sierra College Health Services
On-Campus Support Resources
Behavioral Intervention CARE Team
The CARE Team supports students experiencing distress, concerning behaviors, or personal challenges that may affect their well-being and academic success.
Students, faculty, and staff can submit a referral for themselves or another student.
Phone: (916) 660-8400
Email: CAREteam@sierracollege.edu
Learn more or submit a CARE Team referral
Additional Campus Resources
Local Mental Health Crisis Resources
The following county resources can help individuals experiencing mental health crises or seeking access to behavioral health services.
Placer County
24-Hour Crisis & Intake Line: (916) 787-8860 or (888) 886-5401
Placer County Mental Health Services
Sacramento County
Mental Health Access Team: (916) 875-1055
Nevada County
24-Hour Crisis Line: (530) 265-5811
Nevada County Behavioral Health
El Dorado County
24-Hour Crisis Line: (530) 622-3345
El Dorado County Behavioral Health
For immediate danger or life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
Additional Mental Health and Support Resources
LGBTQ+ Support
The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Call: (866) 488-7386
Text START to 678678
The Trevor Project
Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential support for veterans, service members, and their loved ones.
Call 988 and press 1.
Text: 838255
Veterans Crisis Line
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support for individuals experiencing relationship abuse or domestic violence.
Call: (800) 799-7233
Text START to 88788
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Sexual Assault Hotline — RAINN
Confidential support for survivors of sexual assault.
Call: (800) 656-4673
RAINN
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Mental health education, support, and resources for individuals and families.
NAMI
Substance Use and Recovery Resources
Community Resources
For assistance locating food, housing, financial support, and other community services, dial 211 or visit 211 California.
We're Here to Help
Your mental health matters. Seeking support is an important step toward taking care of yourself.
If you are unsure where to begin, contact Sierra College Health Services for information about available mental health services and referrals.
Sierra College Health Services
Rocklin: (916) 660-7490
Nevada County: (530) 274-5317
Visit Health Services
Campus counseling services and community resources are not substitutes for emergency medical care. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For 24/7 emotional or suicide crisis support, call or text 988.