COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
MENTAL HEALTH AND CRISIS SUPPORT
Your well-being matters. If you are experiencing stress, emotional challenges, a mental health concern, or a crisis, support is available.
Whether you prefer in-person support on campus or need help outside regular business hours, mental health resources are available to TSC students.
TSC Counseling Services
The TSC Counseling Center provides in-person counseling and support for registered TSC students.
To schedule an appointment:
Call (850) 201-7726 or visit the Counseling Center in TPP 141, directly across from the parking garage.
Mantra Health: Online Support, 24/7
Mantra Health extends TSC’s counseling services by giving students access to online mental health and wellness support anytime, from anywhere.
Through Mantra Health, students can access virtual care, self-guided wellness resources, and 24/7 support through the Care Hub.
Need Help Now?
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or suicidal crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If there is an immediate threat to life or safety, call 911.
RELAXATION ROOM
The Relaxation Room provides a quiet space for students to de-stress, recharge, and practice calming techniques. The room includes a soothing digital screen, bean bags, coloring pages, games, and puzzles.
Location: Counseling Center, TPP 141, Room 140
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
No appointment is needed. Students should sign in with their name and Student ID at the Counseling Center front desk before using the room.
Relaxation Room Guidelines
- Limit visits to 30 minutes.
- Please refrain from using cell phones while in the room.
- Be respectful of others using the space.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Your privacy is important. Counseling sessions are confidential, and information will not be shared without your written permission except when disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect someone’s safety.
Confidential information may need to be disclosed in situations such as:
- Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or dependent adult
- A serious risk of harm to yourself or others
- A court order or other legal requirement
Counseling Center records are maintained separately from your academic and other College records.
EMAIL POLICY
For your privacy, please keep the following in mind when emailing Counseling Services:
- Email is not a confidential method of communication.
- Counseling staff do not provide counseling or respond to specific counseling concerns by email.
- Email may be used for general questions about services, resources, or campus information.
- Counseling Center staff may use email for appointment scheduling and reminders.
- Email is monitored during regular business hours only.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate support, call or text 988. If there is an immediate threat to life or safety, call 911.
JUSTIN DOUSA-VALDEZ FUND
The Justin Dousa-Valdez Fund provides one-time financial assistance to students experiencing a mental health concern and an unexpected financial hardship.
Funds may help with expenses such as:
- Emergency housing
- Emergency utility or phone bills
- Transportation
- Behavioral health appointments or medication
Eligibility
To qualify, students must:
- Submit a complete application
- Complete an assessment with a Counseling Center counselor
- Have a diagnosable mental health disorder
- Demonstrate a verifiable financial need
How to Apply
Contact the TSC Counseling Center:
(850) 201-7726
CounselingCenter@tsc.fl.edu
Contact Us
Need Support After Hours?
Access 24/7 online support through Mantra Health.
24/7 hotline: (833) 201-3292
In a mental health or suicidal crisis?
Call or text 988
Immediate emergency?
Call 911
Location
Technology and Professional
Programs Building Room 141
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.