Hurricane Harvey Relief & Information: Information for HCC Students

Counseling/Mental Health Services

• HCC Counselors: Licensed professionals (and counseling interns) provide personal counseling, community referral, & crisis intervention. HCC Counselors will be available to make classroom visits per request and meet with students individually. List of HCC Counselors link.
• HCC Financial Coaches: Connect students to on-campus & community resources to help with financial emergencies, etc. List of HCC Coaches link.
• Disaster Help Line for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)

  • Crisis hotline for emotional and psychological support for victims of natural disasters: 1-800-985-5990

  • This helpline has accommodations in place for Spanish Speakers and Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Visit their site to read the details.

  • Text: "TalkWithUs" to 66746

  • Web: www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov

• Finding Counselors in the Community:

  • Disaster Related Crisis Counseling: Like so many people, you may feel overwhelmed with dealing with the crisis Hurricane Harvey left. United Way of Greater Houston has a 24/7 hotline for your mental health needs. 1-713-970-7070

  • Catholic Charities Flood Relief Hotline: For resources, job loss & counseling, Call 713-874-6664

  • Bread of Life: Housing, Food, Job Placement, Counseling, Recovery (ABC News Interview)

  • Family Houston: Call 713-861-4849
  • HGI Counseling Center: Call 713-526-8390
  • The Montrose Center: Call 713-529-3211

• Disaster Support Groups: Support groups are a great way to talk to other survivors, seek help/tips/resource, and get specific Houston Flooding news.​

  • ​Facebook-often the fastest way to get help, support & information

    • Search various "Harvey" or “Hurricane Harvey” groups

    • Search for your local HOA’s or subdivision group

    • Search for for “Houston Flood 2015 & Beyond: support & Resource” group. Group has an extensive collection of resources under “Files”.

  • Nextdoor: a private social network for you, your neighbors and your community.

  • Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance: provides free support for those living with and those friends and family of those living with depression and bipolar disorders

• Learning more about Coping

  • Coping with Stress from University of Houston

HCC News

• Houston Community College Alerts page: Up-to-the-minute information for the HCC community
• Check the HCC Blog Zone for current HCC updates about closures, date changes and other information relating to campus life. 
• Visit the HCC homepage for updated information about classes and registration.

HCC Academic Calendar

Click here to navigate to the HCC Academic Calendar.

Financial Aid Information

• "Swoop to the Rescue" HCC Hurricane Harvey Assistance Fund. Assistance for books, supplies, transportation, living expenses, daycare and medical

  • Application: http://www.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/district/fa-coach/Swoop-to-the-Rescue-Student-Application-090517.pdf 

  • Turn into any Financial Coach:http://www.hccs.edu/programs/financialaid/financial-coach/

• HCC Career Centers: http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/career-planning/

• HCC Financial Coaches: Provides information & resources to help during this emergency: http://www.hccs.edu/programs/financialaid/financial-coach/
• Start the Financial Aid process by filling out the FAFSA form
  • Visit the HCC Financial Aid website to learn about financial aid opportunities and important dates. 
  • Learn about grants that are available at HCC. 
  • Apply for HCC Work Study Opportunities on campus. 
  • Already applied for Financial Aid? Learn how to check your award status online.
• Apply for HCC scholarship opportunities.
• Save money with Transportation Discounts for all HCC students! Learn more about the Student Metro Q Fare Card that gives you 50% off all fares and 5 free rides for every 50 paid trips. Available at HCC ID stations on campus. 
• Food For Change: Food Scholarships for Students
  • Contact Food For Change Director, Reginald Young: 713-547-8683
  • Email for more information: foodforchange@houstonfoodbank.org 

Career Planing & Resources

• HCC Job Placement Office helps client find a job: Link to Job Placement & Virtual Career Center.
• Work Study Fair:

Library Resources for Home Repair (HCC Students, Faculty, Staff)

Below are links to Home Repair Resources with full-color illustrations and detailed instructions.

These links may require a login with HCC credentials.

• The Lowdown on Mold
• 6 Tips to Deal with Water Damage
• How to Remove Wallboard
• Installing Interior Doors
• Installing Wallboard
• Complete Guide to Floor Decor
• Complete Guide to Windows and Entryways
• Complete Guide to Masonry and Stonework

Central

Special Information and Updates

Donation Locations for Central Campuses

Central Campus: Veterans Resource Center (VA Resource Center)

(click here to view map of Central Campus)

South Campus: Conference Room, Room 145

(click here for directions from Google Maps)

Contacts: tod.bisch@hccs.edu, suzette.brimmer@hccs.edu, and jessica.locheed@hccs.edu

Northeast

Special Information and Updates

Donation Locations for Northeast Campuses

• Codwell (Learning Hub):
  • Student Life Office: Accepting Donations
• Northline Campus: 
  • Donation table setup in front of HCC Police
  • Student Life Offices Room 123
• Contact information for Northeast: paulina.cary@hccs.edu

Northline Campus

• Harvey Resource Center & Counseling Office at the Northline campus will be hosting some drop in sessions for students who may be in need of mental health or basic needs resources in regards to Hurricane Harvey. 
  • Need to talk to someone or get help finding resources?
  • Counselors are available: Mondays 10am-6:30pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm & Fridays 9am-1pm
  • Location: HCC Northline Room 123

Hurricane Harvey Relief Workshop Wednesdays

The workshops below will be offered to all HCC Students.  

• Wednesday, October 4^th – Stress Management – Post Harvey – 11:00am to 12:00pm – Northline – Room 212
• Wednesday, October 11^th – Resilience After the Storm – 12:00pm to 1:00pm – Learning Hub Building – Room 217
• Wednesday, October 25^th – Coping Skills and Test Anxiety – 11:30am to 12:30pm – Learning Hub Building – Room 217

Northwest

Special Information and Updates

Donation Locations for Northwest Campuses

• Spring Branch Campus, Counseling Suite (Room RC12):
  • Resource Room: Information & Referrals
  • Enrollment Services Processing Room: Sorting & storage of donations
  • Advising/Enrollment Services Waiting Room: Snacks, beverages, triage
• Alief Hayes Campus:
  • SS Lobby/Wait Area (Window): Resource Area, information sheets, snacks, beverages, triage
  • Career Office/Student Life Office: sorting anf Storage for donations
• Katy Campus:
  • Cyber Lounge: Resource Area, information sheets, triage, snacks, beverages, sorting and storage for donations
• Contacts for Northwest: jordan.carswell@hccs.edu and mary.lawson@hccs.edu

Southeast

Special Information and Updates

Donation Locations for Southeast Campuses

• Southeast New Student Life Building: Accepting donations
• Contact information for Southeast: jessica.locheed@hcc.edu and manzurul.khan@hccs.edu

Southwest

Special Information and Updates

Donation Locations for Southwest Campuses

• West Loop Campus:
  • Room C140: Accepting Donations
• Stafford Campus:
  • Learning Hub (Room 138): Accepting Donations
• Contacts for Southwest: n.boutteheiniluoma@hccs.edu, anthony.fondren@hccs.edu, and kathy.najafi@hccs.edu