Counseling Services

Counseling and Emotional Wellness Support

The Student Wellness and Accessibility Department (SWAD) provides confidential support to help students cope with personal, emotional, or academic challenges. Whether you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, experiencing a personal crisis, or simply need someone to talk to, support is available.

SWAD offers short-term counseling support, crisis intervention, and referrals to additional campus and community resources when additional services are needed.

Our goal is to help remove barriers that may affect your well-being and ability to succeed in college.

Scheduling an Appointment

Students seeking support for stress, anxiety, personal concerns, emotional distress, or a crisis may schedule an appointment with the Student Wellness & Accessibility Manager through the Student Wellness and Accessibility page on the MyATC Portal.

TimelyCare Services

Stress and illnesses can occur at any time of the day. To help increase access to services, Aiken Technical College has partnered with TimelyCare, a virtual care center available 24/7 for currently enrolled Aiken Tech students. Best of all, it is no cost to the student!

Available Services:

MedicalNow: On-demand medical care
TalkNow: On-demand emotional support
Scheduled Counseling: Select the day, time, and mental health provider of your choice
Scheduled Medical: Select the day, time, and medical provider of your choice
Health Coaching: Support for developing healthy behaviors
Self-Care Content: On-demand access to self-care tools and resources, such as meditation and yoga sessions, helpful videos, and short articles from experts
Peer Community: An anonymous and judgment-free space where you can connect with, react to, and support other students going through similar situations
Basic Needs Support: Get connected to free or reduced-cost community resources

Details about how students can sign up to use these services are available on the MyATC Portal.

Recognizing When a Student May Need Support

If you notice a significant change in a student's behavior or emotional state, it may be helpful to express concern and encourage them to seek support. If you observe these behaviors, approach the student with care, listen without judgment, and encourage them to connect with SWAD.

Common warning signs may include:

Increased alcohol or drug use
Withdrawal from friends, family, or campus activities
Declining academic performance
Frequent class absences
Noticeable changes in personal hygiene
Significant weight loss or weight gain
Expressions of hopelessness, despair, or self-harm

Crisis Support

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, immediate help is available.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call or text 988
Chat available online via the 988 Lifeline website

For TTY users: Dial 711, then 988.

Emergency Situations

If someone is in immediate danger of harming themselves or others, please call 911 immediately.

Aiken Technical College

2276 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Graniteville, SC 29829
803-593-9231

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