Counseling and Mental Health Services

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 located in Room 140 of the Counseling Center, TPP 141.

No appointment is needed - 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 meditation on campus, our attendees have noted significant empowerment to more readily develop and carry self-awareness into the classroom in an administrative, staff, faculty, or student capacity.

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.

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:

1. Reasonable suspicion of past or current child, elder, or dependent adult abuse
2. The client is a danger to themselves, others, and/or property
3. Court ordered 

The Counseling Center's records are not included in any student or other college records. 

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