The Mental Health & Wellness Center, located in Jackson Hall, provides a supportive and inclusive environment for students to prioritize their mental well-being. With a wide range of resources, we aim to empower students in their journey towards personal growth and resilience.
The Mental Health & Wellness Center is a dedicated space providing comprehensive support and resources to nurture the mental well-being of students. Recognizing the importance of mental health in academic success, the MHWC strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive emotionally and academically.
If you need of immediate support or believe a fellow student is at risk of harming themselves or someone else, please contact:
National Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 988
ContactLifeline: 1-800-262-9800
Crisis Text Line Text: 741-741
The mission of the Mental Health and Wellness Center (MHWC) is to cultivate wellness individually for each student in the interest of growth and success beyond the classroom. The services of the Center assist in the following circumstances: sobriety management, reduction of anxiety/depressive symptoms, development of coping skills, improving interpersonal relationships, and more.
The MHWC is located in Jackson Hall with a ground entrance across from Franta Hall.
Contact us by emailing [email protected]!
Our mailing address is: Mental Health & Wellness Center 4701 Limestone Road 103 Jackson Hall Wilmington, DE 19808
The MHWC offers all Goldey-Beacom College students professional mental health counseling free of charge.
Open Hours are available throughout the academic year to afford students the ability to receive informal support from the MHWC without an appointment.
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Short term clinical services are available to students as needed. These services include, but are not limited to, initial appointments to determine level of support needed, short-term therapy/consultations, and long-term community referrals. Email [email protected] to schedule an initial appointment.
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The MHWC providers maintain the confidential & protected health information of our clients. Information shared in confidence must be breached in circumstances where serious and foreseeable harm is imminent, and/or when disclosure is necessary to protect a client or others. Confidentiality must be breached when additional legal requirements demand. Confidentiality boundaries and limitations are discussed with each client continuously.
Please refer to the GBC Calendar for hours and locations for Unwinding Wednesdays, Wellness Workshops & Lightning Sensory Room.
Take a mid-week breather with relaxing, drop-in wellness activities designed to help you decompress, connect, and recharge through simple, calming, and creative experiences. Every Wednesday offers a slightly different activity to support mindfulness and stress relief.
The Mental Health & Wellness Center offers interactive workshops designed to help students build practical skills for managing stress, staying organized, and maintaining overall well-being. These sessions focus on real-life strategies to support academic success, personal growth, and mental health throughout the semester. All workshops are open to students and provide a welcoming space to learn, reflect, and connect.
The Lightning Sensory Room is made possible through the support of the Eagles Autism Foundation and the thoughtful sensory-friendly design of KultureCity. It’s a calm, low-stimulation refuge for students who may be looking to reset, decompress, or simply take a break in a supportive environment.
The Sensory Room is located in Jones next to Admissions.
We appreciate your sharing concerns about GBC students, employees and guests as it helps to maintain GBC as a healthy and safe campus environment. This referral form is designed to report behavior the reporter sees as concerning, worrisome or threatening. Please note that referrals are reviewed during normal business hours and are not monitored after hours, on weekends, or during official college holidays. While referrals from this form are reviewed by a variety of campus partners working to assist students and employees, it is NOT designed for emergency response situations. Emergency Response situations should be reported immediately to Campus Security & Police. That being said, if the information in the referral is determined to be emergency-related, law enforcement may become involved to check on the immediate well-being of our student or employee.
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Remember that the college transition is a significant life change, and it’s normal to experience a range of emotions. Being proactive about mental well-being and incorporating these tips into your daily life can contribute to a more positive and fulfilling college experience.
Goldey-Beacom College is a Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Text Telephone/Teletypewriter (TTY) Relay Service: 711 or 800-232-5460 for English or 877-335-7595 for Spanish
