How to Contact Us
You can contact us by phone or email:
- 408.864.8868
- mhwc@deanza.edu
We are not a 24-hour program. For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1
Office Hours
You are welcome to stop by in person to learn about our services or schedule an appointment for a private session with a Mental Health and Wellness Center counselor. Our office is located in RSS 258 – upstairs from the Bookstore in the Registration & Student Services Building.
(For immediate psychological support, see our crisis intervention information webpage.)
Administrative Assistance
Learn about available services or get help scheduling an appointment
- Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – in person
- Fridays: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – contact us by email or phone
Counseling Appointments
We offer scheduled meetings with a mental health counselor
- Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Make an appointment
Contact Information for BAPIC
The information below is only for doctoral-level students who are participating in: Bay Area Practicum Information Collaborative (BAPIC). We are only accepting applications from students enrolled in an APA-approved doctoral (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) program. We are not accepting or considering AMFT or other master level trainees. Thank your for your interest.
Contact for Training Information
If you have questions about our training program, site, or application materials, please contact both staff members below:
- Director of Mental Health & Wellness Center - William Firmender, Ph.D., firmenderwilliam@deanza.edu
- Post-Doctoral Psychologist, Clinical Training Coordinator – Kimberly Lee, Psy.D., leekim@deanza.edu
Practicum Trainee Information
- Services Provided: individual therapy, group therapy, community outreach, psychoeducation
- Eligibility: P3, P4 or students with at least one year of prior clinical experience in an APA-approved doctoral (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) program
- Time Commitment: 20 hours per week, hours allotted to each activity varies based on trainee’s university’s training requirements and trainee interests
- BAPIC Practicum Trainee Information Sheet 2024-2025
- Didactic Training Schedule 2023-2024 Practicum Cohort
How to Apply for Training Opportunities
Qualified applicants may apply by sending the materials below in PDF format to Dr. Firmender at firmenderwilliam@deanza.edu and Dr. Lee at leekim@deanza.edu
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three (3) letters of recommendation in PDF format