The Health and Wellness Center at South Plains College oversees the provision of mental health services, student health services, and disability services to its students. Please click below for more information on these services.

 

Mental Health Resources

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Suicide is a major public health concern.  In 2020, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 45,900 people.  Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable.  Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives.  Watch this video on Suicide Prevention for practical ways to help someone thinking about suicide:

 

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If you are in crisis and need immediate help please contact the crisis centers listed below:

 

Emergency Assistance Call: 911

 

SPC Campus Police

Office: (806) 716-2396

24 Hour Phone: (806) 891-8883

 

STARCARE: (Levelland, Lubbock Area)

Provides Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention, Adult and Child Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse Treatment

24 Hour Crisis Line: (806) 740-1414

Toll Free: (800) 687-7581

1950 Aspen Ave.

Lubbock, TX 79040

 

CENTRAL PLAINS CENTER: (Plainview)

Provides Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention, Adult and Child Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse Treatment

24 Hour Crisis Line: (800) 687-1300

2700 Yonkers

Plainview, TX 79072

 

Contact Lubbock Suicide Hotline

24 Hour Hotline: (800) 273-8255

National Text Line: 741741

 

Women’s Protective Services

24 Hour Crisis Line: (806) 747-6491

Toll Free: (800) 736-6491

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

(800) 799-SAFE (7233)

(800) 787-3224 (TTY)

 

Sexual Assault Help

Voice of Hope

24 Hour Hotline: (806) 763-RAPE (7273)

Phone: (806) 763-3232

Fax: (806) 763-180

 

Licensed professional counseling is available free of charge to students.  Counseling services in-person are available on the Levelland Campus and Lubbock Downtown Center.  Virtual appointments are available for all campuses.

Office Hours:  Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

For more information, please call 806-716-2529 or email rcanon@southplainscollege.edu

Health Clinic

Students taking at least 6 hours on the Levelland Campus have free access to our on campus health clinic. They are able to have an office visit with a nurse and a doctor as well as receive information for assistance with prescriptions.

Business Hours: (Levelland only)

Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

  • Doctor Appointments: Monday-Thursday
  • To see the doctor, you MUST stop by the clinic before 10:30 a.m. to complete records and for a nurse assessment.
  • The doctor sees patients at 1:00 p.m.. There are no exceptions to this policy.

Download a Community Medical Resources list.

Students with an identified disability have access to accommodations to help them be successful at SPC. For information on our services see below:  More

 

Levelland Campus
Phone: (806) 716-2577 

 

Lubbock Downtown, Reese, Lubbock CTE Center, and Plainview Campuses:
Phone: (806) 716-4675 Email: dvalles@southplainscollege.edu

In accordance to the guidelines established by the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, our prevention program addresses the following areas: standards of conduct, health risks of alcohol and drugs, legal sanctions, additional resources and assistance, and early warning signs.  More

 

What are Title IX Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodations?

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX states that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be, subjected to discrimination under any education program of activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Title IX also provides for equal educational opportunities for pregnant and parenting students. It prohibits educational institutions from discriminating against students based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from any of these conditions. It also prohibits schools from applying any rule related to a student's parental, family or marital status that treats students differently based on their sex.

U.S. Department of Education - Supporting the Academic Success of Pregnant and Parenting Students:  Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/pregnancy.pdf

Where do I begin the Title IX Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodations request?  Click here.

Where do I access Parenting Resources?  Click here.

 

If you have any questions regarding your rights as a pregnant or parenting student, please contact the
SPC Health & Wellness office at 806-716-2529 or email rcanon@southplainscollege.edu.

 

The South Plains College Emergency Resources Listing is where you can find community food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs available to students and the community. This list provides information on community resources and specific qualification requirements.

You may access the most current list for the Levelland/Lubbock area here. If you would like to meet with a H&W representative to discuss referral options please contact the South Plains College Health & Wellness Center at 806-716-2529 to schedule an appointment.

Tex Food Pantry

The Texan Food Pantry provides non-perishable food and toiletries to any currently enrolled South Plains College student or employee who need a little extra help. 

For more information, CLICK HERE

Make a request to the Texan Food Pantry

Interested in donating to the Texan Food Pantry? See what is needed here

We want your experience at SPC to be positive and safe as we all return to campus. SPC will continue to provide the best possible educational experience. View our COVID Response here

The First Step Program is designed to assist South Plains College's financially challenged career and technical education majors in the following areas:

  • Financial assistance in the form of gas mileage reimbursement at $15.00 per day
  • Financial assistance with childcare at $100.00 per week per child
  • Referrals to additional resources within South Plains College and the surrounding communities

Support is available for students who are enrolled in Career and Technical Education Programs that are dominated by the opposite gender.  The goal is to provide both monetary supports to cover expenses such as textbooks, scrubs and supplies, encouragement and links to other resources to help nontraditional students complete their programs.

For example, Non-Traditional Scholarship (NTS) is looking for men going into fields of Nursing and Cosmetology and women pursuing careers in Auto Tech, Heating and Air Conditioning, Welding, and Industrial Manufacturing - just to name a few.

Students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, maintain monthly communication with counselor, must present receipts to verify expenditures, and reapply each semester.

You can find the application for FS/NTS here.