Student Resource Center
Milwaukee Area Technical College has partnered with a consortium of community based organizations, whose missions are to offer supportive services to students, thereby reducing and/or removing any barriers to student success, so they can reach their fullest potential academically, professionally. and personally.
Mental Health Counseling Services and Resources
MATC Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
MATC CAPS Counselors are here to provide students with a safe, non-judgmental space to discuss a variety of issues that may be affecting their personal lives, academics, and general wellbeing. Services are offered at no cost and are confidential. For your convenience, we offer services in-person, virtually, or by phone.
Get expanded 24/7 support through MySSP
In addition to the services provided specifically by MATC Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), we partner with My SSP to connect students with free, confidential, mental health and well-being support conveniently available 24/7 via the My SSP app, telephone and web.
Learn more about MySSP
Why seek Counseling?
Students may seek counseling services for many reasons, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance use, trauma, grief and loss, identity exploration, and adjustment to change. Counselors can help you process feelings, identify options, set goals,and strengthen coping skills for managing whatever life challenges you may be facing.
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CONTACT US
In person services available by appointment
Downtown Milwaukee Campus - S Building: Room S215
Mequon Campus - Room A110
Oak Creek Campus - Virtual Only
West Allis - Virtual only
Email: counseling@matc.edu
This email is monitored during normal business hours.
For emergency situations, please see the emergency and crisis contact information above.
Meet our team
CAPS is fully committed to providing services that affirm the dignity, worth, and value of all individuals. We believe in creating an atmosphere of openness, trust, respect, and safety where diverse attitudes, beliefs, and values can be explored. We seek to understand and honor individual differences, including but not limited to experiences related to: race, ethnicity, national origin, religious and spiritual beliefs, gender identity, sexuality, physical and mental abilities, size and appearance, and socio-economic status.
Carlos Aranda, LPC (Bilingual Spanish)
arandac@matc.edu
414-297-7376
Kate Cunningham, LPC
cunnink5@matc.edu
414-297-8389
Nicole Wheatley, LPC
wheatlen@matc.edu
262-238-2469
Food, Employment, Driver's License Recovery
FSET-FoodShare Employment & Training (formerly ResCare/Maximus)
Phone: (414) 297-6385
MATC Food Pantry
Web page: https://www.matc.edu/student-life-resources/food-pantry.html
Hunger Task Force
Phone: (414) 758-1463
Website: https://www.hungertaskforce.org/
FoodShare, Food Pantry, Healthcare, and Childcare: Applications, Renewals, Change Reports,and Verifications.
Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Center for Driver's License Recovery & Employability (CDLRE)
Phone: (414) 297-8605
Website: https://www.wiscs.org/cdlre/
Intake Form: https://wilawoi.
The CDLRE program assists low-income individuals who have a suspended or revoked Wisconsin driver’s license through legal representation and case management services. Legal services include, but are not limited to, helping identify alternatives to financial obligations in court such as affordable payment plans, supervised community service, or other appropriate options related to quickly obtaining a valid Wisconsin driver's license. Case management provides the necessary follow up and program support to help each participant complete all aspects of their license recovery plan.
Legal Resources
Legal Action of Wisconsin
provides free legal services to low income people who are denied justice without our help.
Not available for walk-ins currently. Please get a referral form.
Phone: (414) 274-3080
Crisis Information
Need Immediate Help?
If you are in Crisis and one of the following applies to you:
*You feel you are in danger of harming yourself
*You are in danger of harming someone else
*You have been assaulted or had a traumatic experience
Please contact MATC's Public Safety at 414-297-6200 (24-hr line) Or Dial 911
Additional Crisis Resources:
- Milwaukee County Crisis Services–414-257-7222
- COPE Hotline (0zaukee County Crisis Line) –262-377-2673
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline—1-800-273-8255
- Veterans Crisis Line – 1-800-273-8255
- IMPACT 211—Housing, Shelter and related resources - 211
- Sojourner Family Peace Center—414-933-2722 (Shelter, resources and Advocacy for Victims of Domestic Abuse)
- Crisis text Line—Text HOME to 741741
Additional Resources
MATC Faculty and Staff Toolkit (pdf)
MATC HOT Resource Guide (pdf)