Student Counseling
Our counselors are available to any current ECC student who needs assistance and for those students who need counseling services or community resources.
Sessions are also available via a “telehealth” model.
In Union, contact Jenny Kuchem at jenny.kuchem@eastcentral.edu, or Lesley Peters at lesley.peters@eastcentral.edu, for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Additional Counseling Resources
Resources:
After Hours Crisis Numbers:
| BHR (Behavioral Health Response) | 1-800-811-4760 |
| National Suicide Prevention Hotline | 1-800-273-TALK |
| Pathways Crisis Line | 1-800-833-3915 |
| Dial 911, or go to the nearest emergency room | |
Student TeleHealth Program
Every ECC student has free access to telehealth services through The Virtual Care Group.
The service provides unlimited access to:
- Medical doctors for Urgent Care needs
- 50-minute mental health counseling sessions with master-level counselors
- On-demand crisis counseling
- Life coaching
A full list of services is available here.
A student will need to access their account at https://www.thevirtualcaregroup.com/eastcentral
Any questions about the service can be directed to care@thevirtualcaregroup.com or Sarah Leassner.