Student Counseling Center
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In response to the continuing Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns in the United States,
the Counseling Center is working to clarify how this may affect access to mental health
services for our students and making necessary changes. Updates to services will be
posted as they become available. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Helpful Articles:
- How to Cope With Anxiety About Coronavirus (COVID-19) (verywellmind.com)
- The Silvers Sentinel Newsletter (Representative David Silvers)
- Rental and Utilities Assistance Program (Sun Sentinel)
Resources
- Baptist Health South Florida is now offering FREE virtual or telehealth visits on Baptist Heath Care On Demand. Use CODE: CARE19 If you or someone you know has cold or flu-like symptoms, use Baptist Health Care
On Demand to find guidance and/or peace of mind before rushing to a waiting room –
24/7, nationwide.
Baptist Health Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet
- Apply for utility or rent assistance: pbcgov.com/OSCARSSpbcgov.com/OSCARSS
Knowledge is key when you're trying to understand why you feel a certain way. Learn more about issues you may be struggling with and tips on how you can cope.
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The Student Counseling Center provides services and programs to help students maintain
their emotional well-being in order to achieve their educational goals.
ABOUT US
Are you facing any of these issues?
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Depression
- Grief
- Abuse
Please contact us for support! Counseling is available on all five campuses. Bilingual counselors are available and we offer a variety of support groups to meet students needs.
Call to schedule an appointment with one of our talented counselors now.
Phone: 561-868-3980
Email: studentcounselingcenter@palmbeachstate.edu
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Campus Locations:
- Boca Raton: BT 125
- Belle Glade: By Appointment Only
- Lake Worth: SCA 103
- Loxahatchee Groves: LGA 101
- Palm Beach Gardens: SC 123
After hours & need help?
Call 211 and speak to a trained professional in your area.
Confidentiality & Consent
As a client of the Counseling Center, you have the right to strict confidentiality and no information about your case will be released without your prior written authorization.
Students of Concern Confidentiality Exception
Confidentiality may be extended to the Dean of Students or Threat Assessment Committee under circumstances warranting such discussion for the purpose of Threat Assessment or Safety Concerns as described in the Student Handbook.
Robin Russo, LCSW
Director of Student Well Being
Robin has advanced training and or certification in such modalities as EMDR, TIR, DBT, Hypnotherapy, and Clinical Sexology. She has acted in a Clinical Director role in Substance Abuse Treatment facilities and as Program Coordinator for a specialized programming in the Hospice setting. Robin brings a unique background to mental health care in that she also has a degree in Physical Education/Exercise Science and believes the strong connection between mind and body in maintaining optimal health. She maintains a small private practice focused on women’s issues and supervision.
Ashley Anderson
I am currently in my clinical year at UCF’s Master’s of Social Work program. Through my counseling journey, I’ve had the privilege of counseling students here at Palm Beach State College since Fall 2018. I have counseling experience helping students through anxiety, depression, trauma, and suicidal ideation. I have attended both the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association Annual Conference and the National Association of Social Workers, Florida Chapter Annual Conference this year where I’ve obtained attendance certifications in Domestic Violence, PTSD, Trauma Informed Care, Play Therapy, and Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I plan to continue my social work career as a LCSW working with children and families as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).
I will be providing counseling services on the Loxahatchee and Belle Glade Campuses.
Jerome Bradley
I am currently a housing case manager for the Philip D. Lewis Center in West Palm Beach, as well as a graduate student in the College of Social Work at FAU in Boca Raton. I would describe myself as a people's person and enjoy interacting with others from various backgrounds. I am big sports fan as they have played a major role in my childhood in helping me understand how to work together with others as a team to accomplish a common goal.
I will be providing counseling services on the Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens Campuses
Valentina Contessa
I am your Counseling Center and Panther's Pantry representative. I graduated from the Palm Beach State College Human Services program and have a background in Early Childhood Education and Special Needs. My special interests include suicide prevention, human trafficking awareness, LGBTQ+ allyship, and sexual assault & domestic violence recovery. I am trained in Mental Health First Aid. As an advocate for mental health, I encourage college students to seek counseling and explore what resources they have available to them. I am fluent in both English and Spanish.
Evan Kotler
Evan received a Master’s Degree in Education from Tel Aviv University in Israel. He has instructed courses at elementary schools, high schools, libraries, and dual diagnosis treatment centers in both Israel and Florida. He is currently a full-time Master of Social Work student and a part time group facilitator at Wellness Resource Center. He has facilitated psychoeducational groups on a wide range of topics. Evan’s main clinical interests include sex and pornography addiction, mindfulness and meditation, interpersonal neurobiology, and understanding and strengthening willpower. He educates the clients on evidence-based models of recovery such as the S.M.A.R.T. Recovery Program.
I will be providing counseling services on the Lake Worth and Boca Raton Campuses.
Sevonte Miller
I received my Bachelors of Art in Psychology at Florida Atlantic University. I currently attend Florida Atlantic University and pursuing my Master’s Degree in Social Work. I currently work at a Rehabilitation center as a certified nursing assistant. I also interned at the Public Defender’s Office in West Palm Beach, Florida. At the Public Defender’s Office I was able to visit and assist individual clients while they were in jail and I also worked with juvenile adolescents between the ages of 13 through 17 and helped them with their sanctions so they would be able to be terminated from probation successfully.
I will be providing counseling services on the Lake Worth Campus
Ivy Phillips
I have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and am currently working on my Masters in Social Work at Florida Atlantic University. My experience includes internships with Willow Place for Women and Children of Inmates. A fun fact about me is that I spent 5 months surf instructing in Ireland and Northern Ireland with a mental health nonprofit. I am passionate about working with mindfulness, meditation, and stress reduction.
I will be providing counseling services on the Lake Worth and Boca Raton Campuses.
COUNSELING CENTER GROUPS
Groups are available across all campuses on the CORQ app - just search "counseling"
You can RSVP in the CORQ app! Should you run into any issues or have questions, please give us a call.
Phone: 561-868-3980
COMMUNITY RESOURCES & SELF-CARE
There are a number of services and support programs for the PBSC community and students. Find resources in the following areas:
- Addiction
- Crisis Stabilization
- Dating/Domestic Violence/Stalking
- HealthCare
- Housing/ Food Insecurity
- LGBTQ support
- Mental Health
- Veteran's Services
Knowledge is key when you're trying to understand why you feel a certain way. Learn more about issues you may be struggling with and tips on how you can cope.
MOBILE MEDICAL CLINIC-SERVICE SUSPENDED
*PLEASE NOTE: Mobile Health Clinic services are suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Uninsured students and staff may receive health services from the Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s Mobile Health Clinic.
Services offered are:
- Primary care services such as physical exams and chronic disease management treatment (diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
- Preventative care such as colorectal and cervical cancer screenings, mammogram referrals, etc.
- Behavioral health services such as screenings and psychiatric and addiction treatment
For more information click here.
Schedule
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s Mobile Health Clinic will come to the Lake Worth campus on the fourth Thursday of each month unless the College is closed. It will be parked in front of the Public Safety Training Center.
How do I make an appointment?
Both uninsured students and staff may receive health services.
To make an appointment, please call the Counseling Center at 561-868-3980.
From there, you must visit the Center in SCA103 at the Lake Worth Campus to fill out paperwork before being escorted to the clinic.
PANTHER PANTRY
The Panther Pantry provides support to PBSC students experiencing food insecurities by supplying them with the basic food and toiletries they need.
PANTHER'S CLOSET
Panther’s Closet is a thrift shop located on the Lake Worth campus that is open to all current students, faculty and staff. Shop great bargains for only a $1 each!
