Mental Health Support

Kim Herrera is a licensed school counselor and offers short-term counseling services to support the academic and personal success of each student. Counseling supports offered include the following:

• Provide short-term counseling interventions for students who are going through personal or familial challenges
• Help students develop coping, stress management, and resiliency skills
• Address personal concerns/crisis situations and make referrals to community support services
• Connect students to mental health and wellness campus and community resources

Call (435) 248-1800 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in appointments are also welcome. If it is medical emergency, call 911.

SafeUT answers crisis calls, and chats – about yourself or someone else. These services are free of charge.

Call 801-833-3388

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• Dial 988
• click Live Chat

Trevor Project Lifeline for LGBTQ+

• Trevor Project Lifeline 866-488-7386
• Trans Lifeline 877-565-8860 

ULifeline is an anonymous, online mental health resource center that includes essential information about how to manage your emotional health, cope with challenges, and support the people in your life. 

Food Pantry – Located outside of the Student Services reception desk. This is for Tooele Tech students who may need additional assistance with food security.

Take a mental health screening here

Tooele Technical College is a proud JED Campus Member. JED Campus is a signature program of The Jed Foundation (JED) designed to guide schools through a collaborative process of comprehensive systems, program, and policy development with customized support to build upon existing student mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention. 

Joe Mena is a student advocate who supports student success by helping students access and complete their Tooele Tech program. Services offered include the following:

• Advise and assist students in addressing potential barriers to their success throughout their training
• Track student progress and attendance to help students meet Tooele Tech’s academic standards
• Offer one-on-one assistance for veteran students including referrals for counseling in finance, technical, career, and academic needs.
• Serves as the liason between enrolled students and partnering agencies, such as Workforce Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, Deseret Industries, etc.

To schedule an appointment, call 435-248-1800.

The Veterans/Military Crisis Line is a free and confidential support that serves all Veterans, Service Members, National Guard and Reserve, their families, and friends.

Craig helps students select a training program that best meets their educational and career goals. Advising services include the following:

• Advise students regarding program selection and the enrollment process
• Provide information and resources to assist students in developing educational plans compatible with their personal, academic, and professional goals

Click here for more information about the enrollment process.

To schedule an appointment, call 435-248-1800.

Nancy Aldrete is well versed in all things related to financial aid. Financial Aid supports offered include the following:

• Assist incoming or current student applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and scholarships
• Acts as a liaison for the student in the complicated FAFSA application process
• Help students understand the expectations of their scholarship or PELL funding
• Help student find solutions to financial struggles while attending school

Click here for more information about financial assistance.

To schedule an appointment, call 435-248-1800