Counseling

We want to keep you mentally healthy

Kilgore College has licensed counselors available for currently enrolled students needing brief, solution-focused counseling.  Offices are located on the second floor of the Devall Student Center in Kilgore and by appointment in the Hendrix building at KC-Longview. 

There are also community agencies that serve both short and longer-term mental health needs. These agencies serve individuals by county of residence.

For students residing in Bowie, Cass, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Panola, Red River, Rusk and Upshur counties, the agency to contact is:

  • Community Healthcore
  • 107 Woodbine Place
  • Longview, TX 75601
  • Crisis Phone: (800) 832-1009
  • Main Phone: (903) 758-2471

For students residing in Henderson, Rains, Smith, Van Zandt and Wood counties, the agency to contact is:

  • Andrews Center Behavioral Healthcare System
  • 2323 West Front St.
  • Tyler, TX 75702-7747
  • Crisis Phone: (877) 934-2131
  • Main Phone: (903) 597-1351
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Other Resources

If you or someone you know needs to talk with someone, here are some helpful resources:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call or text 988
  • Crisis Text Line - Special keyword for students of color - Text STEVE to 741741
  • National Parent Helpline at: 1-855-427-2736

Food (and more!) Pantry

  • In Kilgore, stop by the Visitor Center in the Devall Student Center, or call (903) 983-8209.
  • In Longview, stop by the Cashier’s Office in the Longview Hendrix Building, or call (903) 753-2642.

For information about Counseling or if you were or are in foster care

Selena Rutherford

  • Counselor
  • Mental Health
  • Devall Student Center (DEVAL), 251
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