Join our Drum Circle for a fun and therapeutic experience! Connect with others, release stress, and boost your mood through the power of rhythm. No experience needed—just bring yourself and a willingness to explore healing through music! All are welcome.
Time: 11am – 12pm
Fall 2025 Dates:
Join our mental health support group, created to provide a safe and supportive space for MJC students. This is an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and build a sense of community while exploring various mental health-related topics. Free snacks and refreshments will be available.
Location: CAT 235 (East Campus)
Time: 1pm-2pm
Fall 2025 Dates: Tuesdays (September 9th through December 9th)
Modesto Junior College students have no cost, 24/7 access to virtual mental health care services with TimelyCare. No insurance needed.
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 Martinez is a mental health provider at Modesto Junior College with a background in community mental health and a B.A. in Sociology. She is currently working toward her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and is committed to providing accessible, culturally responsive support to students.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Alejandra aims to create a safe and welcoming space where students can explore personal challenges, strengthen coping skills, and prioritize their well-being. She is passionate about mental health equity and empowering students to access the resources they need to thrive.
Contact Health Services at (209) 575-6038 or mjchealthservices@mjc.edu to schedule an appointment with Alejandra.
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Megan Jones is a first-generation college graduate who earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from California State University (CSU), Stanislaus and is currently pursuing her master's degree in social work, also at CSU Stanislaus. Megan has spent the past three years providing counseling services to youth.
“I absolutely love working with our youth. I’ve worked mostly with middle school-aged children, and it’s been a very rewarding experience. I struggled a lot during my own middle school years, and it brings me so much joy to be the adult I wish I had during that time.”
Megan has a passion for mental health and strives to always create an environment where people feel safe and welcome. She is working toward becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and specializing in trauma-informed treatment.
Appointments with Megan will be available soon.
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Melissa Ramirez is a second-year Master of Social Work student at CSU, Stanislaus. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from CSU, Los Angeles, and is passionate about helping students care for their mental health and well being.
Melissa has experience working closely with the individuals from diverse backgrounds in the community, providing services and support that are inclusive and rooted in empathy. She is committed to making students feel heard, validated, and empowered to take steps toward nurturing their overall wellness. She provides services in both English and Spanish, ensuring that students from a variety of backgrounds feel seen and supported. Melissa believes mental health should be accessible and stigma-free. She looks forward to helping students navigate challenges and prioritize their personal growth.
Appointments with Melissa will be available soon.
MJC Health Services has partnered with Aiberry to offer a free, confidential mental wellness screening tool for all. It’s quick, easy, and completely private.
With just a few questions, you’ll receive:
• Instant, personalized insights
• Guidance to helpful resources and support
This tool is available anytime—because your mental health matters. Take a moment for yourself today.
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.
