Mental Health Resources

All currently registered students (aged 18 and over) can receive FREE access to virtual teletherapy and wellness workshops through BetterMynd. Once enrolled, please contact The Mindful Space to receive your credits. 

To access BetterMynd: Sign in through the BCC Portal and click on the BetterMynd tile. You can also register directly at www.bettermynd.com using your BCC student email address. 

To receive credits: Email themindfulspace@barstow.edu or call 760-252-6873

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BCC acknowledges that there are different diverse and vulnerable student groups that each have unique needs when understanding how to seek mental health care and support. If you identify with one or more of the following groups, please email the point of contact for more information.

Basic Needs Resources

Email: basicneeds@barstow.edu 

Website: Food Pantry & Basic Needs

• Food Pantry
• Hygiene Items
• Clothing Closet
• CalFresh

Additional Student Support Programs

ACCESS 

Email: access@barstow.edu

CALWORKS

Email: calworks@barstow.edu

COUNSELING

Email: success@barstow.edu

EOPS/CARE

Email: EOPS@barstow.edu

NEXTUP

Email: nextup@barstow.edu 

PROMISE PROGRAM

Email: promise@barstow.edu

STUDENT LIFE

Email: studentlife@barstow.edu 

TRANSFER ACADEMY

Email: transfer@barstow.edu 

VETS

Email: vets@barstow.edu 

WELCOME RESOURCE CENTER

Email: welcome@barstow.edu

 CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES HEALTH & WELLNESS

Health. Mental Health. Wellness. Basic Needs.

Providing California Community College students, faculty and staff with resources, best practices and opportunities. Learn more about California Community Colleges Health and Wellness program: https://www.cccstudentmentalhealth.org/

	Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults  https://www.activeminds.org/
	Each Mind Matters is millions of individuals and thousands of organizations working to advance mental health. https://www.eachmindmatters.org/
	SanaMente es el Movimiento de Salud Mental de California. https://www.sanamente.org/
	NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. https://www.nami.org/Home
	Know the Signs is a statewide suicide prevention social marketing campaign built on three key messages: Know the signs. Find the words. Reach out. This campaign is intended to educate Californians how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis and where to find professional help and resources. https://www.suicideispreventable.org/
	Online Health and Wellness Resources Your health and wellness are important and connected to your ability to succeed as a student. Wellness Central is a free online health and wellness resource that is available 24/7 in your space at your pace. https://cvc.edu/wellness
	Soluna Soluna is a free and confidential mental health support app designed to meet Californians between the ages of 13-25 wherever they are in their journey. Developed in collaboration with the Department of Health Care Services and Kooth, Soluna offers a wide array of resources and tools to help students find the support that's right for them. https://solunaapp.com/

 

 

Need to talk to someone now? BCC students have access to a 24/7 Crisis Hotline through BetterMynd:  

Call  844-BTR-MYND (844-287-6963)

 

Both BCC students and non-students can utilize any of the following crisis resources:

 

Crisis Text Messaging Available:

TEXT: COURAGE to 741-741 

 

 

 

Steve Fund & Crisis Text Line:

The Steve Fund has created a special keyword, STEVE, that young people of color can text to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

TEXT STEVE to 741741

24 hours a day / 365 days a year

Website: crisistextline.org/steve-fund 

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
DIAL: 988

CALL: 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) or TEXT HELLO to Crisis Text Line 741741
24 hours a day / 365 days a year
Live Online Chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

Veterans and Service members may reach the Veterans Crisis Line by pressing 1 after dialing, chatting online at www.veteranscrisisline.net, or texting 838255.

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

CALL: 800-273-8255 or TEXT HELLO to Crisis Text Line 741741

24 hours a day / 365 days a year

Live Online Chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

 

Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ Support)

CALL: 866-488-7386 or TEXT START to their text line 678678

24 hours a day / 365 days a year

Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

 

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network:

Website:  https://www.nqttcn.com/

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

CALL: 800-799-SAFE (7233)

24 hours a day / 365 days a year

Website: https://www.thehotline.org/

 

National Sexual Assault Hotline

CALL: 800-656-HOPE (4673)

24 hours a day / 365 days a year.

Website: https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

 

SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline

CALL: 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)

M-F from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST. 

SAMHSA’s Mental Health Service Locator: https://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

 

National Eating Disorders Association Helpline

CALL: 1-800-931-2237

M-TH from 9am to 9pm EST; Friday, 9am to 5pm ET; excluding holidays

Website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

 

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation:

Free therapy for communities of color

TEXT NOSTIGMA to 707070

Website: borislhensonfoundation.org  

 

California Youth Crisis Line

CALL: 1-800-843-5200

24 hours a day / 365 days a year
Website: https://calyouth.org/cycl/

 

Catalyst Domestic Violence

CALL: 1-800-895-8476

24 hours a day / 365 days a year
Website: http://www.catalystdvservices.org/

 

The Friendship Line:

A crisis intervention, support, and resource line for older adults.)

CALL: (800) 971-0016   

24 hours a day / 365 days a year

Website: https://ioaging.org/services/friendship-line/

 

The information below will connect you with organizations, resources, and services you may wish to consult for information or assistance.

Barstow Hospital Emergency Room
820 E Mountain View St
Barstow, CA 92311
Phone: (760) 256-1761

Desert Empire Area of Narcotics Anonymous
The DEA Narcotics Anonymous Service Area serves Barstow, CA, and its surrounding communities. It offers group support meetings every day of the week at various locations in Barstow.
Meeting Schedule
PO Box 2096
Barstow, CA, 92311
Phone: 760-255-2045

*Victor Community Support Services 
Free/reduced counseling/therapy for service-connected individuals and at-risk youth
222 East Main Street, Suite 117
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-1496
(760) 255-2542 
https://www.victor.org/victor-community-support-services

 

*Family Resource Center
Free Behavioral Health & Community Services for San Bernardino County Residents
170 N. Yucca Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
Call (760) 256-9016 EXT. 1710

Mission City Community Network
To provide, advocate and model quality health care and social services for the uninsured and low-income families
West, 405 E Buena Vista St, 
Barstow, CA 92311
Call (818) 895-3100 to set up an appointment. 
 

Desert Sanctuary/Haley House
Domestic violence shelter and services
I703 E. Main St
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 256-3733 Office
(800) 982-2221 DV Hotline

Family Assistance Program
Providing shelter and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence
15075 7th Street
Victorville, CA 92395
Domestic Violence 24/7 hotline (760) 949-4357
Homeless/Runaway Youth 24/7 hotline (909) 335-2676
Anti-Human Trafficking 24/7 hotline (909) 333-7476

Community Crisis Response Team
Mobile Response team of mental health professional that provide crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing a mental health related crisis.
Services the entire High Desert
Call 760-956-2345

San Bernardino County Behavioral Health 
In Crisis, but don’t need 911? (909) 386-8256 
Substance use disorder and recovery services: 1-800-968-2636
https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/

Community Resources Guide: A compilation of community resources such as food, technology, physical health, mental health and more: BCC Resources

Mindfulness Resources 

• Insight Timer - Meditation: Free access to the largest library of guided meditations on earth. There is something for everyone. Specially recommended is the Yoga Nidra sleep meditation by Hilary Jackendoff.
• Psych Central: Resources including a special "Ask the Therapist" feature where you can send in your specific questions
• Anxiety Sisters: Anxiety specific resources for free including a red "panic button" you can click during a severe anxiety episode and a recording will talk you down.