Counseling/Advising

Counseling

This office provides short-term counseling to help students deal with personal, academic and career concerns. The primary goal of this counseling is to help students develop the personal awareness and skills necessary to take full advantage of the educational opportunities at the College. Referrals to community agencies are made for longer-term or more serious concerns.

Appointments to see a counselor may be made in person or by calling your campus counseling and advising office. Students requiring immediate help will be seen on an emergency walk-in basis. Information shared during counseling will be treated confidentially.

Note: Faculty wishing to recommend counseling to a student should follow the recommendation procedure.

Web Links

Crisis Guide (PDF)

Mental Health Resources

The following resource links are provided as a service to those wishing to explore the mental health resources available on the Web.

Note: Florida State College in no way endorses the specific content of any of these sites. You should not follow any recommendation provided within such sites without first discussing it with a counselor.

Dealing with the Trauma of Terrorism
The Personality Page (Note: First take the free Keirsey Temperament Sorter assessment.)
Internet Mental Health
Self-Help Resources
Mental Health Resources Online
National Institute of Mental Health

Community Emergency Service Providers

** call for an appointment, *** written referral required

Information and Referral

First Call (United Way), (904) 632-0600 or call 211
Suicide Prevention, (904) 632-0600 (1)
Florida AIDS/HIV Hotline, 1- (800) 352-2437, Spanish, 1- (800) 545-7432, Asian, 1- (800) 243-7101

Clothing

Clara White Mission, 613 W. Ashley St., (904) 354-4162
New Life Inn (City Rescue Mission), 426 W. State St., (904) 353-8561, 526 S. McDuff Ave., and 5243 Normandy Blvd.

Counseling

Catholic (Family Life) Center, 1842 King St., Suite 103, (904) 308-7474
Catholic Charities, 134 East Church St., (904) 354-3416**
Child Guidance Center, 5776 St. Augustine Road, (904) 448-4700
Daniel Memorial Project Prepare, 4203 Southpoint Blvd., (904) 722-0462
Family Counseling Service, 1639 Atlantic Blvd., (904) 396-4846
Hubbard House (Battered Women), 24-HOUR HOTLINE, (904) 354-3114
Mental Health Center of Jacksonville, 3333 W. 20th St., (904) 695-9145
LINK Program (Mental Health and Case Management), 305 N. Washington St., ( 904) 358-2411
Pastrol Counseling Services, 2140 Mango Place, (904) 398-2437
Victim Services, 403 W. 10th St., (904) 630-6300
Youth Crisis Center, 3015 Parental Home Road, (904) 725-6662

Health Care

Duval County Public Health Dept., 515 W. 6th St., (904) 630-3300

Legal Services

Legal Aid Association, 126 W. Adams St., (904) 356-8371

Lodging

Circle of Love Ministry, 13519 N. Main St., (904) 751-1034
City Rescue Mission, 234 W. State St., (904) 353-8561
Center of Hope (NEFCAA) (Day Center), 411 W. Adams St., (904) 358-7474
Community Connections (Women and Children), 325 E. Duval St., (904) 354-6681
Hubbard House (Battered Women), 24-HOUR HOTLINE, (904) 354-3114
Salvation Army, 17 E. Church St., (904) 354-3428
Trinity Mission, 622 W. Union St., (904) 355-1205
Youth Crisis Center (Youth Ages 10-17), 3015 Parental Home Road, (904) 725-6662

Meals

Clara White Mission, 613 W. Ashley St., (904) 354-4162

Vouchers: Food, Rent, Mortgage, Utilities and Transportation

Arlington Community Service, 1450 Rogero Road, (904) 743-7402**
B.E.A.M. Jacksonville Beach, P.O. Box 50398, (904) 241-2326**
Catholic Charities, 134 E. Church St., (904) 354-3416
Downtown Ecumenical Services Council, 215 N. Ocean St., (904) 358-7955
Jewish Family Services, TBA, (904) 448-1933**
Lutheran Social Services Foodbank, 1502 Jessie St., (904) 353-3663***
Northeast Florida State Action Agency (NEFCAA), Center Of Hope, (904) 358-7474
Emmett Reed Center, 904.358.7474, Kennedy Center, (904) 358-7474
Social Security, 3733 University Blvd., W., 1- (800) 772-1213
Mental Health and Educational Services, 836 Prudential Drive #1208, (904) 399-0324
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, 900 University Blvd., N., Suite 606, (904) 630-3290

Note

The Web site jacksonville.com also provides a list of social service organizations that may be helpful.

** call for an appointment, *** written referral required

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