Therapy is FREE!
For Eligible Forsyth County Residents
In partnership with Forsyth County Government, Student Counselors at MentalRest are offering counseling sessions at no cost for individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.
Recieve caring support for
depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship challenges
If you answer YES to these questions,
you qualify for FREE mental health counseling
Are you a Forsyth County resident?
If you are unhoused, are you currently staying in Forsyth county?
Are you experiencing a significant life stressors such as unstable housing, unemployment, a medical crisis, or relationship loss?
Have you discontinued counseling, or have been unable to start counseling due to financial or access barriers?
Frequently Asked Questions:
When can I start seeing a student counselor?
Our student counselors will begin meeting with new clients after returning from winter break in January 2026.
How do I sign up for counseling?
Simply complete the form below to join our waitlist.
How will I be contacted?
That’s up to you! Choose your preferred contact method—phone, text, or email—and someone from our team will reach out when a counselor becomes available.
Can I choose my counselor?
Yes! You can view our student counselors on the Our Team page and let us know who you’d like to work with when we contact you.
I do not want to work with a student. Do you have licensed counselors?
Yes, we do. Please note that free counseling is provided only by our student counselors.
I want to work with a student but don’t live in Forsyth County. What are my options?
You’re still welcome to see one of our student counselors at our affordable self-pay rates—$50 for an intake session and $30 for telehealth sessions. If these rates are outside your budget, let us know, and we can explore a pay-what-you-can rate based on your situation.
I want to work with a student and can pay the full rate.
Wonderful! We would be honored to connect you with a student counselor at their standard rates of $50 for intake and $30 for telehealth sessions. Your payment helps sustain and expand our free and reduced-cost counseling programs for the community.
My loved one needs counseling. Can I sign them up?
We encourage loved ones to sign up themselves, but you’re welcome to assist with completing the form if you have their permission to do so.
I met with a student counselor, but I don’t think we’re a good match. Can I have another consult with a different counselor, or do I have to re-join the wait list?
No, you don’t have to rejoin the wait list- you can simply let us know you would like to try a different counselor. You may have as many consults as you’d like until we connect you with a match.
I’m a healthcare or community support professional. How do I make a referral to MentalRest?
We would love to meet with you to share our simple referral process. Please schedule a virtual meeting or phone call with this link: https://calendly.com/mentalrest/refer
Or, if you already have permission to share client information, you may fax it to us at (833) 679-3070.
I still have questions. What should I do?
Feel free to text us at (336) 701-2136. We typically respond during regular business hours.
Join our wait list.
Our Student Counselors look forward to meeting you!