It can be challenging to make important decisions about your education, career, and life. You may be wondering how to choose your major, make a career change, or balance your personal and academic responsibilities. Student Services Counselors can assist. We offer a variety of services to assist you with decision making, goal setting, and problem-solving when personal issues interfere with academic pursuits.
How to Connect with a Bucks Counselor
Counseling is available on all Bucks campuses. Students may connect with a counselor face-to-face, by telephone, or by email. To schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor, call 215-968-8189, email counseling@bucks.edu, or stop by the Student Services area at your Bucks campus.
*In case of an emergency contact our Office of Security and Safety 24/7 at 215-968-8911*
Counseling Services
Services Offered
Personal Counseling
We recognize that there may be times when you need to talk with someone, particularly if personal issues or responsibilities are interfering with your academic success. We provide counseling support to help you work through personal challenges that may get in the way of your academic progress. We can also refer you to appropriate community resources if you are seeking long-term counseling support or need additional assistance. We offer one-on-one counseling, web-based counseling tips, and mental health information and resources to promote wellness while you pursue your academic goals.
Crisis Counseling
Crisis services are provided primarily for urgent mental health situations. If your concern is not urgent, we ask that you contact the office during regular business hours to speak with a counselor and/or schedule an appointment. You can email counseling@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8081.
When a crisis is primarily a mental health concern, please consider the following options:
- Call 215-968-8139 or walk to the Student Services Center and let the front desk staff member know it is an emergency.
- After business hours, dial Bucks Security & Safety at 215-968-8911 or 215-968-8395.
- Dial 911.
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255 or visit the their website.
- Text the Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org): Text HOME to 741741 at any time, for any type of crisis. If you’re a person of color who is experiencing a crisis, you can also text STEVE to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor of color.
- Contact Lenape Valley Mobile Crisis (a local community agency providing 24-hour crisis intervention) at 1-800-222-9016.
- Go to the emergency room of Lower Bucks Acute Care Center (Lower Bucks Hospital, 499 Bath Road, Bristol, PA 19007, 215-785-9765) or Central Bucks Crisis (Doylestown Hospital, 595 W. State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901, 215-345-2273).
Informational Counseling
When you have a question regarding the college or your academic life and don't know where to find the answer, Counseling Services can help. Counselors can explain college academic policies and student responsibilities, and we can let you know about important dates and registration procedures.
Referrals
At times, students may prefer to work with a counselor in the surrounding community or may need more intensive care to address their mental/behavioral health needs. Our staff can help students to find a counselor in the Bucks County area or in the surrounding community. For Assistive and Support Services in Bucks County, please view the Bucks County Resource Directory.
Outreach and Consultation
Counseling Services works with students, staff and faculty throughout the year to provide support and training on how to identify and support students in distress. Please contact the Counseling Services if you are interested in learning more about how we might partner to create a safer community.
Drug and Alcohol Use Services
Bucks County Community College is committed to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's goal of having a proactive response to the public health crisis of opioid abuse. We believe that it is possible to prevent substance use disorders, increase access to treatment, and rescue those in need to create healthier communities. The PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs has a host of resources that are available for you. Visit their website for more information.
