Come and see us!
Counseling is a confidential space for you to talk through concerns, identify barriers, and develop practical strategies that support your well-being and success. Our counselors are professionals trained to listen, ask questions, and help you identify behaviors and patterns that support your goals. Please reach out to us - we are here for you.
LCC Counseling Services
Lower Columbia College counseling services support students with:
- Personal concerns and life stress
- Academic stress and school-life balance
- Career exploration
Counseling services are free and available to all LCC students enrolled in at least 2 credits. Our counselors are available for in-person and telehealth appointments.
To learn more about LCC Counseling, please call the Career Center at (360) 442-2330 or contact a counselor directly at lcromwell@lowercolumbia.edu or emccarthy@lowercolumbia.edu, and we will reply as soon as possible. If you feel you need to talk to someone after hours, please call local emergency mental health at (360) 425-6064 or text Home to 741741.
Emergency
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Call 9-911 from a campus phone or 911 from a public phone
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LCC Security Team: (360) 442-2911
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Cowlitz County Mental Health Crisis Line: (360) 425-6064
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
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National Crisis Text Line: Text “START” to 741-741
Schedule a Counseling Appointment
You may schedule an appointment in any of the following ways:
Call the Career Center at 360-442-2330 during regular campus hours
Schedule in-person at the Career Center located in the Admissions Building
Schedule online through your student Navigate360 account using the button below and selecting “Counseling” from the sidebar:
Leszek Cromwell
Mental Health Counselor
Lower Columbia College
(360) 442-2342
lcromwell@lowercolumbia.edu
Emme McCarthy
Mental Health Counselor
Lower Columbia College
(360) 442-2343
emccarthy@lowercolumbia.edu
- Title IX and Sexual Misconduct: Learn what to do if you experience sexual misconduct or a gender-based incident.
- Working Together to End Sexual Violence: LCC brochure on how to keep yourself safe from sexual violence.
- Make A Report: Use this form if you observe or experience harassment, discrimination, bias, misconduct or threatening behavior.
- Title IX: Information about your rights under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972.
- Non-Discrimination: LCC's Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy.
- Diversity & Equity: Information about LCC's inclusive and safe environment for all students and employees.
- Undocumented Students/DREAMers: Information about undocumented students' right to attend colleges and universities.
- Childcare: Childcare services for children aged four weeks to kindergarten.
- Safety & Security: Safety and security services and resources.
- Policies & Resources Regarding Alcohol and Drugs: Information about health risks, legal sanctions, and resources.
- Red Devil Wellbeing: Activities designed to enhance the quality of your life and keep you healthy.
- Food Pantry: Non-perishable food, daily grab-and-go snacks, and personal care supplies.
- Suspender4Hope: Suspenders4Hope™ is a comprehensive, strategic program to promote mental health wellness, prevent suicide, and reduce substance misuse through real stories of hope, help-seeking, and resiliency.
- Columbia Wellness: (360) 423-0203 (Longview) or (360) 225-9605 (Woodland)
- Emergency Support Shelter: (360) 425-1176
- Cowlitz County Emergency Support Shelter: (360) 425-1176
- Crisis Response Services: (360) 425-6064 or toll-free (800) 803-8833 or hearing impaired (800) 610-6868
- It's On Us
- Mental Health Resources
- NAMI Southwest Washington
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
- Coping with Grief
- Coping with a Traumatic Event
- Coping with Losing a Coworker to Suicide
- Not Alone - TOGETHER AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE
- ULifeline: Text "START" to 741-741 or call (800) 273-TALK (8255)
- Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
- ANAD - Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
- Hello Life Recovery
- Student-Athlete Mental Health Resources
Contact Counseling Services
Visit the Counseling Office located in the Admissions Center or call (360) 442-2330. Counseling appointments and urgent support available during business hours of Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm (Campus closed Fridays during Summer session).
Leszek Cromwell, Counselor
Admissions Center Rm. 115
(360) 442-2342
lcromwell@lowercolumbia.edu
Emme McCarthy, Counselor
Admissions Center Rm. 114
(360) 442-2343
emccarthy@lowercolumbia.edu