Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, promote hope, and normalize help-seeking. Suicide affects millions of people every year, yet too many struggle in silence. Whether you’re facing challenges, supporting a friend or loved one, or are looking to help, your voice matters. This month is dedicated to recognizing the warning signs for suicide, encouraging open conversations about mental health and connecting people to proven treatment and resources. When we stand together in strength, dignity, hope and purpose, we can make a difference—we can help save lives.
On-Campus Mental Health Counseling Schedule
Mondays – Thursdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sessions held in person (on campus)
Choose your campus of preference and you will be referred.
Hialeah – Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Homestead – Monday and Thursday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kendall – Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Medical – By Appointment
North – Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Padron – Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
West – Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wolfson – Monday and Thursday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Virtual Mental Health Counseling Schedule
Sessions are available during the day, after hours, and Saturday
Monday - Fridays 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturdays - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Counselors are available on campus during the day and after-hours throughout the week including Saturdays. Students may receive up to 8 free hour-long sessions where they can speak confidentially with a licensed counselor. Sessions during the day will be held in person (on campus). When filling out the form, please select either in person or virtual. Student's enrollment in courses for the current semester is required.
After-hours sessions, including Saturdays, are only held virtually. MDC is collaborating with Mantra Health to offer virtual mental health care through a confidential and secure patient portal. The portal provides seamless communication with your provider through a messaging system and video calls.
Benefits of Counseling:
- Exploring options
- Cultivating greater resilience
- Improving self-confidence
- Reducing anxiety
- Regaining emotional balance
- A safe place to talk
- Developing self-acceptance
- Developing self-awareness
- Learning about stress relief