Counseling

Schedule a 30-Minute Counseling Appointment

TALK SPACE OPTION: Talk Spaces provide a private and quiet environment for your virtual counseling appointment. Come in and use our Talk Spaces located in the Counseling Center. Want more info? Contact the Counseling Center Front Desk.

General Counseling

Foothill College offers general counseling appointments by telephone and online zoom video in addition to in-person. Select your preferred appointment type below and review how to prepare for your meeting.

Telephone Appointment

Please be prepared to be engaged in this phone appointment as if you were in person with a counselor. If you are driving, your appointment will be rescheduled. It is helpful to have access to a device (computer, tablet, or phone) with internet so the counselor can direct you to important information. However, this is not a requirement.

Online Zoom AppointmenTPlease be prepared to be engaged in this virtual appointment as if you were in person with a counselor. If you are driving, your appointment will be rescheduled. It is helpful to have access to a device (computer, tablet, or phone) with internet access so the counselor can show you important information on their screen. However, this is not a requirement.

IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT

Sunnyvale Center

Services will return to Sunnyvale in Fall 2023.

Sunnyvale Appointment

Transfer Planning

You can make an appointment with ALL counselors in General Counseling or the Transfer Center to get assistance with transfer to a 4-year university. Both offices provide the same transfer support. Visit the Transfer Center website to access additional transfer services and resources.

Transfer Center AppointmenT

• Monday - Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Wednesday - Thursday:  8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  

• Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Reach Our Front Desk by Email, Phone, Chat

For general inquiries, call us at 650-949-7423 or email us at the following address:

fhcounseling@fhda.edu 

Please note that you are in contact with Counseling Center staff members when you utilize the Chat, not with Counselors. You will need to schedule an appointment or use a Quick Questions session to speak with a Counselor directly for personalized academic advice.

Front Office Hours

IN-PERSON

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

VIRTUAL

Monday – Tuesday: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Please note: Physical office hours may vary on any given day based on unforseen circumstances.

Please leave a message with your name, student CWID, and phone number and we will return your call. 

PLEASE NOTE: We often experience a higher volume of calls, emails, and chats near the start of each quarter. We appreciate your patience with possible longer wait times.