Mental Health Services

       

 

       

Services We Offer

All mental health counseling services are CONFIDENTIAL and included as part of your student health fee. To receive services, you must be enrolled in at least 0.5 units or taking a non-credit class at Chabot College.

We offer:

• Crisis counseling
• Short term individual mental health counseling (up to 6 sessions per semester)
• Same day walk-in mental health counseling
• Support groups - (Groups will be coming in Spring) Chabotcares@chabotcollege.edu for more information
• Referrals for mental health services in the community
• Therapy in Spanish

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Appointments 

The CARES team offers short term mental health therapy appointments. These sessions are offered at Chabot in-person or virtually. To be eligible for an appointment you must be a current student at Chabot College. 

To submit a referral please stop by our office in building 700 room 708.

You can also fill out the online referral form by clinking the link below. If you have trouble with the link or would like support with filling out the form please call our front desk at 510-723-7531 or come by room 708.

 

Submit the CARES Referral Form

 

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Walk-in Services

The Chabot CARES team provides walk-in (no appointment necessary) sessions that are typically 20-30 minutes and held in-person. Walk-in sessions give students the chance to ask general questions about mental health and gain some guidance around best avenues for support. These are not meant to be comprehensive therapeutic services.

How and where to receive walk-in services

• To receive Walk-in services simply show up to the CARES office (rm 708 in the 700 building, first floor) and let the front desk know you would like to see a therapist for walk-in. Please note - our walk-in services are on a first come first serve basis and do have a tendency to fill up so try to arrive early to sign up for services.

2026 Walk-in hours*

* Please also see live calendar below for next available walk-in time and any changes to the walk-in schedule

• Monday 
  • 11am-12pm (Umoja Students)
  • 12pm-1pm (All Students) 
• Tuesday
  • 3pm - 4pm (All Students) 
• Wednesday - No Walk-in Sessions 
• Thursday -
  • 10am-12pm (All Students)
• Friday - No Walk-in Sessions

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CARES Support Groups & Workshops - Spring 2026

CARES offers support groups to students to help engage students in growth and wellness. To attend groups or get more information see the flyers below. 

Mindfulness Support Group - Click to see Flyer

Each session will begin with a check-in, followed by learning practical mindfulness skills, engaging in guided meditation, and ending with supportive group conversation where participants can reflect, share, and learn from one another in a welcoming environment.

• Location - Room 758 (700 Bldg 2nd Floor)
• Every Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Contact jpanella@chabotcollege.edu for more information
• Open to All 

Tame Your Stress - Click to see Flyer

Learn how to reduce the impact of stress on your life! Discover new coping skills, practice relaxation and mindfulness techniques, and build resilience for those times when stress is unavoidable. Each workshop will cover new topics. No registration necessary, just drop in!

• Location - Room 758 (700 Bldg 2nd Floor)
• Every second Tuesday of the month
  • Tuesday March 10, 12:00-12:50pm
  • Tuesday April 14, 12:00-12:50pm
  • Tuesday May 12, 12:00-12:50pm
• Contact ctinsley@chabotcollege.edu

Disability Resource & Awareness Workshop

Join us at Chabot College for a fun and informative workshop focused on disability awareness, inclusion, and support! Explore community vendors, hear from a panel of speakers, and learn about helpful resources and services available to you. Enjoy free food and refreshments while connecting in a welcoming and supportive space.

Hosted by CARES–Chabot, DSPS–Chabot, and the Regional Centers (San Andreas Regional Center & East Bay Regional Center).

• Location - Event Center Chabot College (700 South)
• Wednesday April 29
• 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Contact - morgoglio@chabotcollege.edu

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What To Expect During CARES Appointments?

During your first counseling session you will complete the intake process, sign forms and begin to share what brings you in. The counselor's role is to be empathetic, respectful and non-judgmental. What is shared in session will be kept confidential. Counseling is a process of awareness, discovery and understanding of one’s life struggles and challenges. Counseling can help with making decisions, choices, or changes that are right for you.

Our mental health practitioners and interns provide confidential assistance for:

• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Family changes & challenges
• Anxiety (including test anxiety)
• Financial stress
• Health crisis
• Traumatic events
• Grief and loss
• Overwhelming feelings
• Talking to someone in a safe and trusting environment 
• And other issues not mentioned here

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Confidentiality

We place an emphasis on protecting your confidentiality communication with us. We want you to know that aside from the state mandated exceptions (noted below), no identifying information - written or otherwise - about your contact with Chabot’s Mental Health Counseling Services will be disclosed to anyone outside of Chabot’s Mental Health Counseling Services without your written authorization. This includes academic and staff departments, other campus entities, and friends and family. Please note, if you are under the age of 18, please call for information about our confidentiality policy.

The main exceptions the confidentiality can arise when:

• You state intent to harm yourself or someone else.
• You report current abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult or child.
• There is a court order, or if you or your attorney discuss your mental state as a defense in a criminal or civil action.

Greater detail on these policies including some other technical exceptions can be provided upon request. Should you have questions about confidentiality, please feel free to discuss this with us. 

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Online Support Services

• Domestic Violence Resources
• Suicide is Preventable