Counseling
Student Counseling & Health Services
Your health and well-being matter. Garden City Community College offers a variety of free and confidential resources to support your physical health, mental wellness, and personal safety. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, need someone to talk to, or have a medical concern, help is available.
On-Campus Counseling
Genesis Family Health
Licensed mental health counselors from Genesis Family Health provide confidential counseling services for GCCC students, faculty, and staff.
Counselors can help with:
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression
- Homesickness
- Healthy relationships
- Substance use and addiction
- Suicide awareness
- Self-care and overall mental wellness
Location: Broncbuster Room, Beth Tedrow Student Center (BTSC)
Hours:
- Mondays: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Walk-ins welcome
- Email: bhgroup@genesisfh.org
JoAnn Garrier, Licensed Counselor
Students may also meet with JoAnn Garrier, a licensed counselor, whenever the College is open.
Location: Student and Community Services Center (SCSC), 2nd Floor
- Walk-ins welcome
- Phone: 620-276-9635
- Email: joann.garrier@gcccks.edu
Campus Health Services
College Health Nurse
The GCCC College Health Nurse provides health services for all students and employees.
Patricia "Trish" Miller, RN, BSN
Location: Beth Tedrow Student Center (BTSC)
- Phone: 620-276-9601
- Email: patricia.miller@gcccks.edu
For more information, visit the webpage: College Health Services
Family Crisis Services
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, dating violence, or sexual assault, confidential support is available through Family Crisis Services.
Although GCCC does not currently have an on-campus advocate, assistance is available anytime through their 24-hour hotline.
24-Hour Helpline: 620-275-5911
Report a Concern
Students, faculty, and staff can submit a report about concerning behavior, safety issues, or other incidents. Reports may also be submitted anonymously.
Safety Assessment Form
Emergency Resources
If you are experiencing an emergency:
- Call 911 immediately.
- Contact GCCC Campus Police at 620-272-6828.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Safety & Wellness Resources
Drug & Alcohol Prevention
Learn about prevention programs, counseling services, and wellness resources.
Safety Team
Report a concern and learn how GCCC responds to safety issues on campus.
Suicide Prevention
Find confidential counseling, crisis resources, and ways to help yourself or someone
else.