Counseling and Mental Health Services
Mental Health First
As a student at TSC, the Counseling Center provides a place to speak with an on-campus professional counselor in person, a virtual licensed counselor 24/7/365, and referral for psychiatry services. All counseling and psychiatry sessions are free to registered students.
*You must get a referral from the Counseling Center if you are interested in psychiatry services. Please feel free to contact us to schedule an appointment.
The Counseling Center's goal is to support your mental health needs. Our design offers you options, so let us help you connect in a way that best meets your needs.
Initial Consultation
Initial consultations typically last 30-45 minutes, longer if you are distressed.
Our goal for the initial consultation:
- Assess and respond to your mental health needs.
- Determine if you need additional support beyond the consultation.
- Help you with self-care and resources based on what you share.
- Work together to create a next-step plan supporting your needs and vision for what would be most helpful.
Highly trained, licensed counseling professionals, social workers, and licensed psychologists offer initial consultations. The nature of their connection with you will be typically for the intake process, and continued therapy services will be evaluated.
Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an initial or follow-up appointment, you can:
- Email us at counselingservices@tsc.fl.edu
- Call (850) 201-7726
- Come into the Counseling Center at Technology and Professional Programs Building Room 141
- Or make an online appointment through Care Hub
Mantra Health
Learn about Mantra Health and the free mental health and wellness services students can access in the Care Hub.
Learn about Mantra HealthResilience Project
The Resilience Project is an online toolkit to help you build healthy coping skills and self-care resources to help you face life challenges.
Learn about the Resilience ProjectMeet Our Staff
Meet your Counselors, see their contact information, and learn about their backgrounds before your first appointment.
Meet Our StaffInformation About Us
On-Campus Resources
TSC Case Management: The Case Manager supports students experiencing homelessness and/or food insecurity, formerly incarcerated students, and students previously engaged in the child welfare system.
Phone: (850) 201-8430 | Email: CaseManagement@tsc.fl.edu
Talon's Market: Provides free food and personal items for TSC students who need them.
Student Union | Department of Student Services | (850) 201-8430
Relaxation Room: A quiet space for students to de-stress and
practice calming techniques. It also offers a soothing digital screen, bean bags, and coloring pages, with games and puzzles upon request.
Open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is located in
Room 140 of the Counseling Center, TPP 141.
No appointment is needed – simply sign in with your name and Student ID at the Counseling Center front desk before visiting the room.
We ask students to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Limit your stay to 30 minutes per visit.
- Abstain from cell phone use while in the room.
- Be respectful of any other students using the room during your visit.
When allowed the freedom to experience yoga and meditation on campus, our attendees have noted significant empowerment to more readily develop and carry self-awareness off of the mat and into the classroom in an administrative, staff, faculty, or student capacity.
Email Policy
Please consider the following information prior to sending us an email:
- We cannot guarantee that the contents of an email message will remain confidential.
- Our staff does not respond to inquiries from our clients regarding specific counseling issues via email.
- Use email for general information regarding services, resources, or other campus information.
- The Counseling Center front desk staff may use email for scheduling and reminders.
- Staff access to email is limited to working hours.
Confidentiality
Privacy is important to us and sessions remain confidential unless written consent to disclose information is provided.
However, we are required to disclose confidential client information in certain situations, including:
- Reasonable suspicion of past or current child, elder, or dependent adult abuse
- The client is a danger to themselves, others, and/or property
- Court ordered
The Counseling Center's records are not included in any student or other college records.
Mental Health Scholarship
Justin Dousa-Valdez Fund
The Justin Dousa-Valdez Fund is monetary aid for students with mental health concerns experiencing unexpected financial hardships.
This fund offers a one-time payment that can help with:
- Emergency housing
- Emergency utility relief/phone bills
- Transportation
- Behavioral health appointments/medication
To qualify, students must have:
- A complete application
- An assessment with a counselor at the Counseling Center
- A diagnosable mental health disorder
- A verifiable financial need
To apply, contact the Counseling Center by phone: (850) 201-7726 or email: CounselingCenter@tsc.fl.edu
Contact Us
Phone
For after-hour 24/7 support, call the TSC Crisis Line (888) 201-8430
If you are in immediate crisis, please call 911.
Location
Technology and Professional Programs Building Room 141
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.