Student Care
McDowell Tech Cares About You
At McDowell Tech, we understand that being a student is just one part of your busy life. You’re often balancing school with family responsibilities, paying bills, managing a household, and possibly working a job—all at once! We are committed to helping you succeed in your education, whether your goal is advancing your career, achieving a personal milestone, or something else. We recognize that success requires balancing your time, energy, and overall well-being, and we’re here to ensure you don’t have to do that alone.
As a student at McDowell Tech, we encourage you to take advantage of the wide range of resources available to support not only your academic success but also your emotional, physical, and financial health. Below, you’ll find information about mental and physical health services, 24-hour crisis support, housing assistance, food resources, and more.
We’re thrilled to have you as part of the McDowell Tech community, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Remember—you belong here!
Coping with Emotional Challenges After a Disaster: Support for Students
After a disaster, both children and adults can experience overwhelming emotions. It’s important to acknowledge these feelings as normal and to encourage open communication, especially with children, to help reduce anxiety. Families should also seek external support, such as counseling services and crisis hotlines, which can complement their efforts in coping with emotional challenges. By focusing on open dialogue and utilizing available resources, families can foster a sense of safety and stability during difficult times.
McDowell Cares:
Thousands of people in McDowell County affected by Hurricane Helene need help now.
Baptist on Mission, FEMA, and the American Red Cross have boots on the ground working with local efforts to provide emergency shelter, food, and supplies for thousands of evacuees and those who have lost it all. McDowell Cares is working in conjunction with community partners and state and local officials to ensure help is available where needed.
For available services and support please follow the link below
If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.
988 Crisis Lifeline
If you are feeling alone and having thoughts of suicide—whether or not you are in crisis—or know someone who is, don’t remain silent. Talk to someone you can trust through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 or chat the lifeline.
You are not alone, and help is always available. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is here to provide support and guidance, no matter what you’re going through. Reach out to trained counselors who can listen without judgment and help you find the resources you need. Remember, taking that first step to talk can make all the difference.
Timely Care
Timelycare is a service provided exclusively to MTCC student 18 year old and above offering direct services such as 24 hour crisis support, scheduled mental health counseling appointments, virtual medical visits and prescription drug discount cards with no insurance needed.
Whether students require medical care or mental health support, TimelyCare offers on-demand access and scheduled appointments with a diverse network of carefully selected providers.
Our comprehensive solution delivers services from culturally responsive providers who reflect your diverse campus community, as well as self-guided and peer community resources they can use anytime, anywhere.
Student Assistance Program
For all MTCC students, MYgroup McLaughlin Young, LLC offers professional help to students which can make the difference between solving a problem or continuing to struggle through periods of confusion, indecision and personal crisis. The Student Access Program provides help with personal, school, or work-related problems:
- Grief & Loss
- Stress, Anxiety & Depression
- Alcohol or drug use
- School-related issues
- Goal setting
- Legal & financial issues
Students can have up to 3 FREE sessions per topic, it is 100% Confidential, it is available 365 days, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. To seek assistance simply call 704-529-1428 or 800-633-3353 and let them know you are a McDowell Tech student! You may also utilize the link below
McDowell Technical Community College (“MTCC”), in compliance with and as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and its implementing regulations (“Title IX”) and other civil rights laws, as well as in furtherance of its own values as a higher education institution, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law in admission, treatment, or access to, or employment in, its programs and activities.
For more information or help please contact:
Breanna Wilson, Title IX Coordinator 828‐652‐0618;
Breanna’s office is located in the Cedar Building (11).
Ryan Garrison, Deputy Title IX Coordinator 828-652-0627;
Ryan’s office is located in the Cedar Building (11)
Aprille Bailey, Director of Student Services / Registrar 828-652-0629;
Aprille’s office is located in the Cedar Building (11)
Use the button below for full information.
The Kim Ledbetter Food Pantry is available to students who need assistance with food for themselves and their family. All requests are confidential. Call 828-652-0622 or 828-659-0444, or stop by Student Services in the Cedar Building (Building 11).
The Food Pantry is named in honor and memory of a former employee, Kim Ledbetter, who spearheaded efforts to start and maintain the food pantry. See her story at the link below:
