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Personal Counseling at OCC

Take a moment to focus on how you’re doing. With everything you have going on, your mental health deserves a little love. You have options here that will help you face today’s challenges and thrive in the long run.

In Crisis?

Call Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | (800) 273-TALK National Hotline (800) 273-8255

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3 Things to Know About OCC Counseling

FREE $0 for OCC Students

100% Confidential

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Big or Small, Talk About It

Talk with an OCC counselor. Whether it feels like a big mess or a little hiccup, getting another perspective helps. We talk it over with students who are working to resolve challenges like:

Stress
Relationship trouble
Negative thinking
Life and school colliding
Just not sure what the next step is

We care about you and we know about OCC and other resources. You’re always in charge of the process. Let’s figure it out together.

Schedule With a Counselor

Before Your First Session

Two forms to fill out online (login required):

Everyone Has Mental Health

Your mental health is part of your health. Your thoughts, habits, emotions, and behaviors contribute to your overall well-being, just as your biceps and lungs do.

Getting counseling for your mental health means you recognize that your mental, emotional, or behavioral life could work better than it does now.

I Want to Help My Friend

We love that about you. Friendships matter a lot to our mental health and resilience. You can talk to an OCC Counselor to develop strategies to help your friend. You can also start with these sites:

Counselor or Advisor?

FWIW, the professionals who help students come in two flavors at OCC:

Advisor: Helps you pick classes and move smoothly toward your finish line.
Counselor: Helps you identify and resolve the challenges that are getting in your way.

You don’t need to get it right. Talk to either an advisor or counselor. Either one can help you select your next step.

Workshop & Events

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Sep 21 2026

10:00AM Highland Lakes Campus

The Nest Open House

Be part of something special! We're celebrating the launch of our first-ever student food pantry...

Sep 22 2026

10:00AM Orchard Ridge Campus

The Nest Open House

Be part of something special! We're celebrating the launch of our first-ever student food pantry...

Sep 22 2026

4:00PM Orchard Ridge Campus

The Nest Open House

Be part of something special! We're celebrating the launch of our first-ever student food pantry...

Sep 23 2026

10:00AM Auburn Hills Campus

The Nest Open House

Be part of something special! We're celebrating the launch of our first-ever student food pantry...

Other Help

Lighthouse of Oakland County | Emergency food, utilities, housing in Pontiac, phone: (248) 920-6000

Success Resources | OCC’s long—but curated!—list of places to call, click, or go to for help with a lot of things.

Faculty & Staff, You Have Options

In InsideOCC, you can find resources for faculty & staff, including how to get involved with the Mental Health Advisory Committee.

Contact Information

Schedule an Appointment

Schedule your appointment in MyOCC or by calling (248) 341-2280.

Counseling & Advising services unavailable at our Southfield campus. Visit us at one of our other campuses or virtually.

Appointment Hours

Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: Same-Day Drop-In Counseling & Advising | Reserve your spot in line to view current wait times. Waitlist may close before 5:00 p.m. due to demand.
- 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Please note: Highland Lakes has virtual services only on Friday
Saturday (see dates below): 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Virtual)
- First two Saturdays in January
- Entire month of July (except July 5)
- Entire month of August
- Entire month of December