Mental Health

Your Mental Health is Important

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Are you looking for help just to get through the week?

The Mental Health Clinic offers support for wellbeing and mental health for the SCC community through individual and group therapy, psychoeducational groups, workshops, and medication assistance.

Our goal is to enhance everyone’s ability to learn, and to be fully participating members of the SCC college community by utilizing safe, culturally sensitive and inclusive approaches to mental health treatment. Some students come only once or twice to discuss something that concerns them, while others may require more ongoing care.

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Workshops

Wellness Activities

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Mental Health Resources

Please note that while we try to keep all contact information up to date. These services often change. Please let us know if any information is no longer accurate

SCC Student Mental Health Clinic
Jenkins Wellness Center, Bldg 7 Rm 118
509-533-8611
10 counseling sessions for students free of charge.

SCC Wellness Activities
Visit our Wellness Activities page to see current offerings

Catholic Charities Counseling Program
12 E 5th Ave, Spokane 99202
814-844-2834
Sliding Fee Scale ($5-$125) also accepts Medicaid

Frontier Behavioral Health
107 S Division St, Spokane 99202
509-838-4651
Accepts Crisis walk-ins at, no insurance or payment required. Only accepts Medicaid for non-crisis.

Lutheran Community Services
210 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201747-8224
509-747-8224
Free counseling for victims of DV or sexual abuse

Center for Family Development
1404 E 11th Ave, Spokane 99202
509-744-1117

Center for Awareness
3304 E 31st, 99223
208-773-6791
Provides counseling services.

Discovery Counseling Group
1008 N Washington St, 99201
509-413-1193
Provides counseling services.

Providential Solutions
509-765-0150
EFLC, 631 S Richard Allen Ct, 99202
Provides counseling services.

MultiCare Rockwood Behavioral Health Center - Downtown Spokane
W 5th Ave, Ste 422 Spokane 99204
509-342-3480

211-Referrals to available resources in your community

NW Behavioral Health Clinic
905 W Riverside Ave, Ste 610 Spokane 99201
509-742-3460

Veteran's Affairs Medical Center
4815 N Assembly St. Spokane WA
509-434-7288
Provides outpatient, psychiatric, and counseling services to veterans.

Grief Support - Hospice of Spokane
121 S Arthur, Spokane 99201
509-456-0438
hospiceofspokane.org
Provides individual grief counseling and grief support groups at no charge for anyone in the community who has experienced loss through the death of someone close to them.

Psychology Today
Use psychologytoday.com to find providers. You can search by insurance provider and see if they offer a sliding scale based on income.

Spokane Crime Victim Service Center
1-888-288-9221
(24-Hour Crisis Line)

Child Protective Services (CPS)
1-800-557-9671

YWCA Domestic Violence Crisis Line/Shelter
509-326-2255 or 509-326-(CALL)

Sexual Assault Crisis Line
509-624-7273 or 624-(RAPE)
(24-Hour Crisis Line)

Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery
509-535-3155
2230 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Free emergency childcare drop-off is available

Mental Health Crisis Care Resources

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text) 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
24/7 Regional Crisis Line: 1-877-266-1818
Domestic Violence: 800-799-7233
LGBTQ+ Support (The Trevor Project): 866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Blackline (BIPOC Hotline): 800-604-5841
The Steve Fund: Text STEVE to 741741 for support specific to individuals of color
Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-4673 (National resource)
Sexual Assault Crisis Line 509-624-7273 or 509-624-(RAPE) (24-Hour Crisis Line) (Lutheran Community Services)
Police or Health Emergency 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
Press 1 for veteran’s services or send a text to 838255
En Español: 888-628-9454
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing via TTY: 800-799-4889
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Information and Resources

Are you having suicidal thoughts?

Suicidal thoughts by themselves aren’t dangerous, but how you respond to them can make all the difference.

Support is available.

You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 800-273-8255. Press 1 for the Veterans Helpline. If you’re under 21, you can ask to talk to a peer at Teen Link.

Don’t feel like talking on the phone? Try Lifeline Crisis Chat or the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

If you might be at risk of suicide again, download the My3 App from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can use the app to list your crisis contacts, make a safety plan and use emergency resources. For more information visit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Are you concerned someone else might be at risk of suicide?

This person is fortunate you’re paying attention.

Here are five easy steps you can take to help:

Look for warning signs.
- TALKING ABOUT:
  - Wanting to die
  - Great guilt or shame
  - Being a burden to others
- FEELING:
  - Empty, hopeless, trapped, or having no reason to live
  - Extremely sad, more anxious, agitated, or full of rage
  - Unbearable emotional or physical pain
- CHANGING BEHAVIOR, SUCH AS:
  - Making a plan or researching ways to die
  - Withdrawing from friends
  - Saying goodbye, giving away important items, or making a will
  - Taking dangerous risks such as driving extremely fast
  - Displaying extreme mood swings
  - Eating or sleeping more or less
  - Using drugs or alcohol more often
Show you care. This looks different depending on who you are and your relationship, but let the person know you have noticed something has changed and it matters to you. If appropriate, let them tell you how they’re feeling and why.
Ask the question. Make sure you both understand whether this problem is about suicide. “Are you thinking about suicide?”
Restrict access to lethal means. Help the person remove dangerous objects and substances from the places they live and spend time.
Get help. This person may know who they want to talk to (a therapist, their guardian, their partner).

You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 800-273-8255. Don’t feel like talking on the phone? Try the Lifeline Crisis Chat or the Crisis Text Line at 741741

Crisis Care Resources

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text) 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
24/7 Regional Crisis Line: 1-877-266-1818
Domestic Violence: 800-799-7233
LGBTQ+ Support (The Trevor Project): 866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Blackline (BIPOC Hotline): 800-604-5841
The Steve Fund: Text STEVE to 741741 for support specific to individuals of color
Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-4673 (National resource)
Sexual Assault Crisis Line 509-624-7273 or 509-624-(RAPE) (24-Hour Crisis Line) (Lutheran Community Services)
Police or Health Emergency 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
Press 1 for veteran’s services or send a text to 838255
En Español: 888-628-9454
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing via TTY: 800-799-4889
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Self Help Resources

Self-Screening

Take an online mental health screening to learn more about your own current mental health, and general mental health information as provided by Mental Health America.

Book Resources

Bibliotherapy: Bibliotherapy aims to use literature to help you improve your life by providing information, support, and guidance in the form of reading books and stories. These titles have been shared with clinic staff by current and former clients. The list does not represent an endorsement by SCC staff.

Acceptance and Commitment

It’s Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self, by Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW.

Getting out of your head and into your life, by Steven Hayes PhD

ADHD

Scattered Minds: Hope and Help for Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, by Leonard Adler.

Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)

Over the Influence, Second Edition: The Harm Reduction Guide to Controlling Your Drug and Alcohol Use, by J. Little & P. Denning

Attachment

The Power of Attachment by Diane Poole Heller

Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment, by Bethany Saltman, Fred Sanders, et al.

Poly secure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern

Podcast Resources

These podcast titles have been shared with clinic staff by current and former clients. The list does not mean an endorsement by SCC.

Science of Happiness

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos explores the scientific research behind what makes you happy, drawing from various sources and traditions and sharing surprising stories along the way.

The Science of Happiness podcast is produced by the Greater Good Science Center and PRX and hosted by professor Dr. Keltner. It reviews research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life and it incorporates first-hand accounts of people’s experiences trying out the strategies.

Finding Our Way

Finding Our Way by Prentis Hemphill who is a writer, healer, teacher, and Somatics practitioner Echando Pa’Lante by Manuel Blasisi-Mendez, PsyD - Spanish/English This is a bilingual podcast that focuses on addressing the mental health crisis that is happening in society from a de-colonized perspective.

ADHD Experts Podcast

ADHD Experts Podcast, Associated with Attitude Magazine

People Who are Very Empathic

Power To the People Pleasers, by Amy Ballantyne

Newsletters

The list does not represent an endorsement by SCC staff.

General Health and Wellness
Refind is a free daily newsletter for folks who are eager to dive deeper into specific topic areas — like, mental health, art, nutrition, and more. https://sparklp.co/p/076136cf54

The Daily Good is a short and sweet email delivered straight to your inbox with soothing playlists, sustainable recipes, inspiring articles, and more. https://www.dailygood.org/

PsychCentral is a platform that provides evidence-based guidance, up-to-date resources, and first-hand accounts to help subscribers with their mental health journeys. https://psychcentral.com/newsletter

ADHD
Adulting With ADHD is a Substack newsletter written by Rach Idowu, a London-based ADHD’er who was diagnosed at age 26. Her newsletter is a collection of thoughts, strategies, and wisdom around ADHD and other psychological experiences — like imposter syndrome, perfectionism, neurodivergence in the workplace, late diagnoses, and more. https://adultingadhd.substack.com/

Drug and Alcohol Support and Resources

Meet Our Staff

Ronda Hain
Counselor
B.S., Gonzaga University; M.S., Eastern Washington University; Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Ronda.Hain@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-8647

Bio

Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Science (BS) Gonzaga University
Master of Science (MS) Eastern Washington University
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) WA State LH00007032
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) ID State 8520
Chemical Dependency Professional in Training (CDPT)
ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

Biography:
I bring over 25 years of experience in the fields of mental health, rehabilitation, and education to my work here at SCC. I focus my efforts on working collaboratively with individuals to build upon existing strengths to overcome obstacles. I want for others what they want for themselves; to be happy and content in life while moving forward to pursue meaningful goals such as personal development, work, education, and community involvement.
Andrea Lahr
Counselor
M.S.W., B.A., University of Washington
Andrea.Lahr@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7194

Bio

I am Andrea Lahr, a mental health therapist and academic advisor at SCC.

It is a privilege to support students in creating and reaching their mental health and academic goals. I believe that we are already whole and healthy human beings that sometimes need support with “fine tuning”. My aim is to provide a safe and supportive relationship with students and to collaborate with them in achieving their goals.

My professional experience includes social work, research and mental health counseling. I am a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License # LH60563533.
Jeffrey Owens
Non-Instruc Acad Employee
Jeffrey.Owens@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-8324

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Bio

Hello. My name is Jeff Owens, and I am currently a clinical mental health counseling student at Eastern Washington University. It is an honor and privilege to work as a mental health intern in the counseling department at Spokane Community College. My primary goal as a therapist is to establish a relationship of trust, safety, and unconditional regard with each client. I believe that a core function of therapy is to identify and remove barriers that prevent growth and change. I abide by the advice of the late Mr. Fred Rogers, that what is mentionable is manageable. I aim to help clients give language to the most difficult emotions, thoughts, and beliefs, freeing them up to pursue life’s goals and opportunities.
Lizette Santos
Non-Instruc Acad Employee
Lizette.Santos@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-8323

Bio

I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Gonzaga University. I consider the counseling relationship important and value the counseling relationship as a collaboration between counselor and client. I believe the client should be seen as a person and not their problem or diagnosis. Both counselor and client will work together to define goals and develop methods to work towards goals that are set in the counseling process.
Jake Young
Non-Instruc Acad Employee
Jake.Young@scc.spokane.edu
N/A

Bio

I am currently a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Eastern Washington University. I am passionate about helping others and am excited to be working here at SCC. As a counselor, my priority is to facilitate an environment where you feel safe, seen and heard. I believe that the counselor and client relationship is a partnership, where we work collaboratively to gain insight into behaviors and explore meaningful experiences for you. Often, emotions are tough and can feel overwhelming. I hope to work together in exploring difficult thoughts and emotions you may have and develop skills to manage them during times of stress.