Groups & Programs
Fundamental to comprehensive and holistic mental health support is providing students opportunities to explore their mental health concerns and receive support in communal spaces. Licensed Mental Health Professionals participate in and facilitate group counseling and psychoeducation programming opportunities on a variety of topics related to mental health and well being.
Support groups and programs are free and open to all currently enrolled Westchester Community College students.
To stay up-to-date with our upcoming groups and programs, follow us @WCCMentalHealth or check out our DMHCS Event Calendar above.
In addition to individual counseling, group counseling can provide unique benefits including learning with and from peers, receiving feedback and support from peers in a counselor-facilitated setting, and learning specific skills in a group environment. The group topics and types offered evolve based on student need and current identified trends. In addition to being an effective treatment option for many presenting problems, group counseling may allow a student to receive more long-term services than would be available through individual counseling provided by MHCS.
Support groups are free, confidential, and open to currently enrolled Westchester Community College students..
Available Department of Mental Health and Counseling Services Groups
Being creative can have positive mental health benefits. Come join our art therapy group and explore different creative outlets of self-expression, no experience or background in art needed! Art Therapy Group is facilitated by Alyssa Sousa, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist.
Art Therapy Group is open to all currently enrolled students.
Valhalla Campus Dates:
- 9/25/2024 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM in Student Center 111 and on Zoom
- 10/9/2024 from 12:00 – 1:00PM in Student Center 111 and on Zoom
- 10/23/2024 from 12:00 – 1:00PM in Student Center 111 and on Zoom
- 11/6/2024 from 12:00 – 1:00PM in Student Center 113
- 11/20/2024 from 12:00 – 1:00PM in Student Center 113
- 12/4/2024 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM in Student Center 111 and on Zoom
For question or more information, please email, MentalHealthService@sunywcc.edu.
Having a tool box of coping skills can help manage stress and improve mental health and well-being. Learning new coping skills doesn't have to take long! Stop by Coping on the Go table events where Nicole Sarnataro, LMHC, will be highlighting a different strategy you can start using immediately to benefit your mental health!
COPING on the Go tables are open to the entire SUNY WCC population.
Valhalla Campus Dates
- 9/19/2024 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Student Center Cafeteria
- 10/1/2024 from 12:00 – 1:30 PM in Gateway Atrium
- 10/15/2024 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Student Center Cafeteria
- 11/4/2024 from 11:00 AM - 1 PM in Student Center Cafeteria
- 11/12/2024 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Student Center Cafeteria
- 12/5/2024 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM in Student Center Cafeteria
For question or more information, please email, MentalHealthService@sunywcc.edu.
Stress around elections and global events can feel very overwhelming. Come join our Election Stress Workshop Series to learn more about coping with stress and how to have difficult but healthy conversations! Elections Stress Workshop Series is facilitated by Mental Health and Counseling Services staff..
COPING on the Go tables are open to the entire SUNY WCC population.
Valhalla Campus Dates
- 10/9/2024 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Student Center 113
- Workshop on Managing Stress of Global Events
- 10/23/2024 from 12:00 – 1:30 PM in Gateway Atrium
- Workshop on Having Hard Conversation
- 11/4/2024 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Student Center Cafeteria
- Coping on the Go: Skills for Managing Stress of Global Events
- 11/5/2024 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Student Center 111 and Health & Wellness Suite
- Mental Health Professionals will be holding group spaces in-person (Student Center 111) and via Zoom for students to drop in and discuss stress related to the election.
- Mental Health Professionals will be available for brief sessions on a first-come-first-serve basis in the Health & Wellness Suite (Student Center 181) or by Zoom.
- To meet by Zoom, please email MentalHealthServices@sunywcc.edu or call 914-606-7431.
- 11/6/2024 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Student Center 113
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Mental Health Professionals will be holding a group space for students to drop-in and discuss any stress related to the election.
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Art Therapy Group
For question or more information, please email, MentalHealthService@sunywcc.edu.
In Case of Emergency