Campus Counseling services
Campus Counselor (Student Services)
BPCC Counseling Services are offered to students in office Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office observes holiday, vacation, and professional development days as designated by the college.
- During regular office hours, call (318) 678-6476
- From 4:30 PM-10:00 PM, call BPCC Campus Police at (318) 678-6318
- After 10:00 PM, call Emergency Services - 911
The Campus Counselor is available to offer emergency help and brief counseling sessions for all Bossier Parish Community College students. Services are free and voluntary to actively enrolled students in need of personal, educational, emotional, or social development. Intake and assessment of needs are completed in office and referrals to other campus and community resources are made when more intensive services are needed.
IMPORTANT* If you are not on campus or you are experiencing a physical or mental health emergency and are in need of immediate assistance, please call emergency services by dialing 911 or have a trusted person take you to the nearest hospital emergency room.
The Campus Counselor strives to empower and support students through social, emotional, and behavioral challenges while promoting a safe and healthy environment and an enriched college experience. These challenges can range from experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression to relationship conflict, grief, adjustments to college-related transitions, performance-related anxiety, low self-esteem, or wanting to learn healthier coping skills, stress management, or eating habits. Counseling sessions are student centered and emphasize personal and academic growth and development.
A student's emotional distress can interfere with his or her academic performance and/or social interactions. Many times, Faculty and Staff can recognize a student who may be in distress. Faculty and Staff referrals are encouraged and can be submitted by accessing the Faculty and Staff Referral Form from the Faculty/Staff Counseling Services page on Canvas or by clicking one of the links below. Students may also call to schedule an appointment by calling (318) 678-6476 or by emailing the Campus Counselor.
Bossier Parish Community College has partnered with BetterMynd – an online therapy platform – to offer students access to free, confidential, and convenient teletherapy sessions from a diverse network of licensed mental health therapists.
These 50-minute live video sessions are confidential and can take place from the convenience of your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Teletherapy sessions are available during the day, at night, and on weekends, so you can get support whenever it's best for you.
If you have any questions about these services, you can email BetterMynd at students@bettermynd.com.
BetterMynd Crisis Line: 844-287-6963
How to get started
Quickly and easily sign up for an account through your college's unique BetterMynd portal using your BPCC student e-mail address. Registration is free and only takes a few minutes.
Visit the Computer Services page for assistance with setting up or logging into your student e-mail account.
Easily explore BetterMynd's extensive and diverse network of therapists to find the therapist that's exactly right for you and your needs.
See your therapist's availability and make an appointment for a time that works with your schedule, including nights and weekends.
Simply log in to BetterMynd to easily attend your secure and confidential video-therapy session from the privacy of anywhere you can bring your laptop or smartphone.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BetterMynd offers video therapy sessions with therapists accross the state and country. Up to 8 sessions per year are free to BPCC students.
Any currently enrolled BPCC student can use BetterMynd.
There is no additional cost to enrolled BPCC students for the first 8 sessions per academic year. After that, each session is $85. We encourage students to return to the Counseling Center if they need more sessions so we can help you explore options.
With BetterMynd, you have access to providers from anywhere in the United States, regardless of your insurance status. So, you’ll never have to spend time or money looking for care, whether you’re on or off campus.
BetterMynd providers are licensed mental health providers trained to offer support and intervention for a wide range of common mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflicts and stress management. Your BetterMynd provider will do an initial assessment in your first teletherapy session and together, you will decide on the best course of treatment.
A major strength of our partnership is that we can now offer a diverse pool of therapists across the state and country. When registering and filling out the initial paperwork, you will be able to indicate specialties and counselor identities that are important to you. When you finish, the top 3 therapists that best match your preferences will be shown. You can expand the list to show every therapist in order of how closely they match your preferences.
If you do not have a private space for your teletherapy session or to speak with a counselor, please call the Counseling Center at (318) 678-6476 and we will work with you to make arrangements for you to have a private space.
For personal counseling, faculty and staff members should contact Human Resources to inquire about the college’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Confidentiality is a crucial component in the counseling process. All information concerning clients will remain confidential within the guidelines of Louisiana law and the ethical standards of practice, except when mandated by state and federal statutes. Students will be treated with dignity and respect and are encouraged to feel comfortable in sharing vulnerably in a safe and non-threatening environment. Stress management, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges are examples of common concerns addressed through counseling.
Many times students face insecurities that can be barriers to their success. The Cavalier Care Center centralizes services for students in conjunction with Single Stop USA™ to address insecurities head on. The Cavalier Care Center proudly provides help to students with applying for S.N.A.P., WIC, Medicaid, and EITC, and houses a Food Pantry, a Career Closet, and a Laptop Loan Program as well as offering information on affordable housing, childcare and more to BPCC students and the Community. For more information, visit the Cavalier Care Center website or email CavalierCareCenter@bpcc.edu.
Download the Louisiana Referral Resource Guide.
- Emergency Services: 911
- BPCC Campus Police: (318) 678-6318
- BPCC Campus Counseling Services Office: (318) 678-6476
- Bossier City Police Department: (318) 741-8977
- Bossier City Fire Department: (318) 741-8710
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 (TALK)
- Crisis Text Line: Text REACHOUT to 741741
- Call/Text/Chat 988: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 (HOPE)
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 (SAFE)
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): (318) 865-2172
- Al-Anon: (318) 683-1399
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA): (318) 677-4344
- Gambling Hotline: 877-770-7867
- National Eating Disorder Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
- SAMHSA's National Helpline: 800-662-4357
- Veteran Crisis Hotline: 800-273-8255, opt 1
- National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Northwest Louisiana: (318) 751-1320
Disclaimer
Neither Bossier Parish Community College or any employee of the College assumes responsibility or liability with the use of this site. By using this site, you release Bossier Parish Community College or any employee of the College from any and all liability. You have the right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, ability, or marital status. You have the right to fair and equitable treatment, including the consistent enforcement of rules and regulations as well as the right to receive services that are respectful of, and responsive to, cultural and linguistic differences.