Crisis Support:
Modesto Junior College students have FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare — the virtual health and well-being platform from TimelyMD, designed for college students. Students do not need insurance to access TimelyCare services. Students have access to TimelyCare services 365 days a year. That means you have access during breaks, after-hours, and any time you need support!
No cost, 1-on-1, one-hour appointments with mental health providers. Students are eligible for up to 6 sessions per semester.
To make an appointment with a mental health provider or for general questions, please contact us by phone or email.
Lynn Bristow, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor at Modesto Junior College Health Services since 2018, provides brief therapy/counseling to students and supervises our Masters in Social Work Interns from CSU Stanislaus. Lynn, once an MJC student and the first in her family to obtain a college degree (but not the last!), has an extensive background in providing mental health and support services to the community in a variety of settings. Lynn has worked with people as young as 2 years old to over 100. Lynn graduated from CSU, Fresno with her Masters of Social Work degree and was licensed in 2005. Lynn knows the struggle of being a student, working, and having family commitments all at the same time. Lynn loves the fact that at MJC you don’t have to have a “mental illness” to get services, if you want support, or to brainstorm ideas to improve self-care (being a student is hard) or want to work on issues like anxiety, depression, grief, etc., then the door is open to all active students.
Contact Health Services at (209) 575-6038 or mjchealthservices@mjc.edu to schedule an appointment with Lynn.
Alejandra is a dedicated mental health professional pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at CSU, Stanislaus. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and has over seven years of experience in supporting diverse communities with effective mental health strategies.
With six years in K-12 education, Alejandra has taught social-emotional skills and collaborated with staff and parents to foster student growth and reduce mental health stigma. As a first-generation Mexican American college student, she understands the pressures of balancing school, family, and social commitments.
Alejandra completed her first-year internship at Modesto Junior College and is excited to return for the 2024-2025 academic year. Fluent in English and Spanish, she offers culturally sensitive support to connect deeply with her students.
Contact Health Services at (209) 575-6038 or mjchealthservices@mjc.edu to schedule an appointment with Alejandra. Appointments with Alejandra will be available starting mid-late September 2024.
Hello, my name is Andrea, but please call me Drea. I have been living in Stanislaus County area for three years. Before that I have lived in some of California's most beautiful places such as Sonora, Fort Bragg, Santa Rosa, and I am originally from San Luis Obispo County. I really enjoy exploring new areas of California and I find that moving to new areas allows you to grow and change as a person but also to make a positive impact on each community that you live in. I obtained my A.A. degree at Santa Rosa Junior College and then went on to earn my Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from Sonoma State University. I am currently working on my Master’s in Social Work degree here locally at Stanislaus State University. I have twenty plus years' experience in the healthcare field, and I am planning to become a medical social worker. This past year I had the great pleasure of interning at Seva Hospice as a medical social worker. I loved working for hospice so much that I decided to continue as a volunteer for them doing companionship visits with patients in their homes and/or facilities. In my free time I also enjoy gardening, kayaking, and walking my dog. The best attributes I bring to Modesto Junior College Health Services are my empathetic nature, respect for cultural diversity, the desire to help others, and my integrity. I look forward to meeting and working with everyone!
Contact Health Services at (209) 575-6038 or mjchealthservices@mjc.edu to schedule an appointment with Drea. Appointments with Drea will be available starting mid-late September 2024.
MindWise on Campus is an online training that uses video and interactive learning to teach you how to ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) if you are worried about yourself or someone's mental health.
There is nothing to set up or activate. Follow these simple steps:
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants to identify, understand, and respond when encountering someone with a mental health and/or substance-use issue. To learn about obtaining certification, contact Health Services.
