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Helpful Hotlines

General Crisis

Crisis Text Line

Text SUPPORT to 741-741

Depression and Suicide

National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline (24/7)

Call or text 9-8-8

The Trevor Project (24/7)

866-488-7386
thetrevorproject.org

LGBTQIA National Help Center (24/7)

888-843-4564
lgbthotline.org

Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence

loveisrespect (24/7)

866-331-9474

Eating Disorder Hotline

National Eating Disorder Association

800-931-2237
M - Th: 9 am - 9 pm, F: 9 am - 5 pm

Mental Illness Hotline

Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline

800-422-0009

National Alliance on Mental Illness

800-950-6264
M - F: 10 am - 6 pm

Sexual Assault Hotline

RAINN: Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (24/7)

800-656-4673

Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans Association (24/7)

800-273-8255

Hagerstown Community College

Looking for Mental Health Counseling Services?

Student Mental Health Self-Referral Form
This form is to be completed by currently enrolled HCC students to self-refer to receive mental health services through Family Healthcare of Hagerstown (FHH). Located just 4 miles from HCC's Robinwood campus and in downtown Hagerstown, FHH provides affordable health service, including services offered on a sliding scale fee and to students lacking insurance.

On-Campus AA Group - Starting Spring 2024

Mondays 2:30 - 3:30 pm beginning January 22, 2024 in LRC - 261

Local AA Hotline: 240-850-2677

Looking for Help with a Non-Academic Issue?

Student Assistance Form
The Student Assistance Form helps students needing assistance navigating college offices to get their needs met. The information on this form goes directly to the Dean of Students’ Office for follow-up, and you will receive a response within a few days.

Local Organizations

Meritus Behavioral Health

Mental Health Walk-In Care

Immediate care for ages 6 and older
Mild-to-moderate mental health crisis
Evaluation, brief stabilization, next steps

Meritus Medical Center

Mental Wellness Entrance/Orange Entrance

11116 Medical Campus Rd.

Hagerstown, MD 21742

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6p.m.

301-393-HELP (4357)

Meritus Health Crisis Center

Ages 18 and Older
Addiction or substance use crisis
Medical monitoring, relapse prevention
Observation up to 72 hours
Direct link to a treatment program

Meritus Medical Center

Mental Wellness Entrance/Orange Entrance

11116 Medical Campus Rd.

Hagerstown, MD 21742

301-393-HELP (4357)

Religious Accommodations

Research shows a positive correlation between student religiosity and grades. HCC respects the sincerely held religious beliefs and faith-based practices of all students. Students experiencing a conflict between academic requirements and religious practices are encouraged to complete a Student Religious Accommodations Request Form to receive assistance.

Student Religious Accommodation Request Form
Students may submit a request for a religious academic accommodation by completing this Student Religious Accommodations Request Form.

CARE Team Members

Retention and Registration

Angie Auldridge: Lead CARE Team Member

Manager: Retention and Registration
alauldridge@hagerstowncc.edu
240-500-2575

Trisha Horowitz: Retention Specialist

Advises: Behavioral, Social Sciences, and Business Majors
tehorowitz@hagerstowncc.edu
240-500-2325

Paola Torres: Retention Specialist

Advises: Math, Science, Engineering, and Technology Studies
pctorres@hagerstowncc.edu
240-500-2611

Cohort Programs

Jaime Bachtell: Lead CARE Team Member

Manager, Disability Support Services & Cohort Programs
jlbachtell@hagerstowncc.edu
240-500-2273

Luis J. Flores: Disability Support Services Specialist

Disability Support Services & Cohort Programs
ljflores@hagerstowncc.edu
240-500-2291

Jennifer Davis: Career Program Achievers

jedavis@hagerstowncc.edu
240-500-2335

Ben Ebertowski: Veterans and Military Specialist

baebertowski@hagerstowncc.edu
240-500-2377

Alison M. Hess: Advisor CCAMPIS

Child Care Access Means Parents in School
amhess@hagerstowncc.edu
240-500-2615

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