Montco's Wellness Services supports students’ mental health and physical wellbeing through a set of free holistic support resources. Here we offer a variety of mental health and non-academic resources, including online mental health counseling, resource coaching, food resources and parenting resources. All resources are accessible to all MCCC students.
Free Mental Health Support
Free 24/7 Virtual medical and mental telehealth services via Timely Care. It provides
free, on-demand access to mental health care, including scheduled counseling sessions,
immediate support through TalkNow (a 24/7 on-demand mental health line), health coaching,
and self-care tools. Students can connect with licensed counselors from their phones,
tablets, or computers—anytime, anywhere. TimelyCare helps make mental health support
more accessible, flexible, and stigma-free for students navigating college life.
Get started with TimelyCare
Food Resources
Stock Up for Success pantries provide a variety of food resources for students. These pantries are located within our Wellness Centers at both campuses (Blue Bell: College Hall 160; Pottstown: North Hall 1st floor). Fully-online students can also access food resources; please email [email protected] and state you are an online student looking for food support.
Additional Food Resources
- Find Free Food Near You – Philabundance
- MontCo Anti-Hunger Network
- Mitzvah Food Program
- Manna on Main Street
- Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard
- Bethlehem Baptist Church
- Martha’s Choice Marketplace, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia – Norristown
- Salvation Army
- Norristown Salvation Army Cupboard
533 Swede Street
Norristown, PA 19401
610-275-4183 - Pottstown Salvation Army Food Pantry
Food pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m.
137 King Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
610-326-1621
- Norristown Salvation Army Cupboard
- Patrician Society – Norristown
- Shepard’s Shelf Emergency Food Pantry – Harleysville
- Chelten Baptist Church Food Pantry – Dresher
- The Daily Bread Community Food Pantry – Collegeville
- Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities
- The Open Door Ministry – Royersford
- The Open Link – Pennsburg
- Cecil and Grace Bean's Soup Kitchen – Norristown
- Local school districts offering meals to students. We recommend contacting your district directly for the most up-to-date information.
Resource Coaching
Our resource coaches at Montgomery County Community College are your personal support partner—someone who’s here to help you navigate life both inside and outside the classroom. Their main goal is to connect you with resources that support your academic success and overall well-being.
Student Resource Coaches work with you one-on-one to understand your unique challenges and goals. Whether you’re facing financial stress, need help with food, housing, or transportation, or just want to learn about wellness programs, your coach is here to guide you—judgment-free. Email [email protected] for more information and to get connected to a Resource Coach.
Public Benefits Navigation
Free public benefit screening and application assistance with the help of our parents at the Visiting Nurse Association. Applying for public benefits like SNAP (food assistance), Medicaid (health insurance), or housing support can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. At Montco, we offer Public Benefits Enrollment Support to help you figure out what you’re eligible for and guide you through the application process.
