In this episode of the Pack Perspective Podcast, host Bree Michaud and guest Savannah Johnson discuss mental health resources available to students at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), highlighting both campus-based and community support systems. The episode explores services such as BetterMynd counseling, the Advocacy Resource Center (ARC), the SMCC Care Team, and Student Accessibility Services, offering students clear guidance on what support is available and how to access it.

The conversation blends Savannah’s personal experience with practical information about navigating mental health support during college. Alongside that perspective, the episode emphasizes the importance of normalizing conversations around mental health, reducing stigma, and reminding students that they are not alone in what they may be experiencing. Seeking help is presented as a valid and encouraged step, especially in a college environment where many students face similar challenges. All students are encouraged to tune in for an open and relatable discussion that helps break down barriers around mental health and encourages students to feel more comfortable reaching out for support.

Mental Health Resources:

BetterMynd Website: https://www.bettermynd.com/

SMCC Student Accessibility Services Website: https://www.smccme.edu/academics/student-accessibility-services/

SMCC Counseling Support: https://www.smccme.edu/student-life/counseling/

Sweetser Maine Therapist Search: https://www.sweetser.org/find-a-maine-therapist/

NAMI Maine Resources: https://namimaine.org/maines-mental-health-resource-database/

Advocacy Resource Center Information:

Phone - 207-741-5809

Email - smccarc@mainecc.edu

Location - 185 Benjamin Pickett St, South Portland, ME 04106

Podcast Credits

Host Bree Michaud

Guest Savannah Johnson

Script Writers Bree Michaud

Produced by Bree Michaud

Edited by Bree Michaud