Campus Resources
Free Mental Health Resources
One of the most common barriers to accessing mental health care is the cost. College students are typically not the richest demographic in the country, but money shouldn’t be the reason someone can’t get help. The following resources are free and available to SF students who want support from someone who cares.
Other common barriers include not knowing where to go and who to turn to in times of need, and the challenge of finding a safe space to share what’s going on. These services are confidential and provided by licensed professionals, so if you or someone you know needs help…someone who cares is only a click or call away.
TimelyCare
TimelyCare’s providers offer support for a wide range of concerns, and—after listening to you—will decide on the best course of treatment. You’re never a bother. We’re here for SF students 24/7. For free. When signing up, use your college email address (firstname.lastname@go.sfcollege.edu).
- MedicalNow: On-demand support for common health issues, including cold, flu, and allergies.
- TalkNow: 24/7, on-demand emotional support to talk about anything, including anxiety, relationships, depression, and school-related stressors.
- Scheduled Medical: Choose the day, time, and medical provider that best suits you.
- Scheduled Counseling: Choose the day, time, and mental health provider that best suits you. Students receive 6 visits per year.
- Health Coaching: Develop healthy lifestyle behaviors for nutrition, sleep habits, time management, and mindfulness.
- Self-Care Content: Visit the Explore page within the TimelyCare app for guided self-care content.
- Basic Needs Support: Access to free or reduced-cost community resources, including food and housing assistance—as well as transit, childcare, and financial supports.
Privacy Rooms
To help students maintain confidentiality while engaging with TimelyCare, Privacy Rooms are available at the Library (Northwest Campus), Blount Center (Gainesville), Davis Center (Archer), Watson Center (Keystone Heights), and Andrews Center.
- Reservations are 1 hour in length and can be made up to 2 weeks in advance.
- Up to 2 reservations per day are allowed but not back-to-back.
- Reservations require sign on with SF credentials (SSO).
- Reserve a privacy room
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention
Santa Fe College is offering an online suicide prevention training to all students, faculty, and staff. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training helps participants recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and then question, persuade, and refer someone to help.
The training program will take approximately one hour. Speakers or headphones are required. You must turn off your popup blocker. You may stop and start it as you like.
- Prepare yourself to intervene and prevent suicide
- Invest in your own personal and professional development
- Establish yourself as a stronger asset in your network
- Strengthen your resume
Mental Health First Aid
Adult Mental Health First Aid training for students and employees helps participants understand how to help others who may be experiencing a mental health-related crisis or problem on campus. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions. Attendees will need to be present for the entire course for certification.
Youth Mental Health First Aid training, offered in partnership with the University of Florida, helps participants understand how to help children and adolescents aged 12–18 who may be experiencing a mental health-related crisis or problem. Topics covered: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, as well as expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying. Contact the Counseling and Wellness Center at 352.395.5508 for upcoming dates.
Yoga
- Northwest Campus, Fitness Center (gym), Building V, Room 14. Monday–Thursday 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Monday: Meditation. Tuesday: Yin Yoga. Wednesday: Slow Flow Yoga. Thursday: Vinyasa Flow Yoga.
- Blount Center, Room DB-314 (student lounge). Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
- Davis Center (Archer): classes coming soon. Please call 352.395.5254.
- Institute of Public Safety (IPS) Kirkpatrick Center, DT Lab A, Room 125. Wednesdays 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Gardens
- Student Organic Garden Club — NW Campus, south of the fitness center, between lot 11 and 12, behind Building C. Open to students and staff. Student group work parties Fridays, 11:00–noon. Outdoor raised bed gardens, tools and gloves on site, composting. Contact Professor Thomas Maple (thomas.maple@sfcollege.edu) or Brian Stanton (brian.stanton@sfcollege.edu).
- Davis Center (Archer) — Back patio, business hours. Outdoor raised bed gardens and a small tabletop Zen garden. Contact Don Mathis (donald.mathis@sfcollege.edu).
- Perry Center (Alachua) — By main entrance and flag pole, business hours. Outdoor raised bed and a small tabletop Zen garden quiet zone indoors. Contact Courtney Hess (courtney.hess@sfcollege.edu).
- Watson Center (Keystone Heights) — South plant bed in KA building, business hours. Outdoor raised bed garden and a small tabletop Zen garden.
- Andrews Center (Starke) — South side of building. Window boxes for planting herbs, vertical gardens, and a small tabletop Zen garden.
- Kirkpatrick Center (IPS) — Indoor bubble-wall Zen zones and an outdoor Zen garden near Main Street. Contact Liz Carter (elizabeth.carter@sfcollege.edu).
Join a Club
Interested in joining an organization? Santa Fe College has a wide variety of clubs and organizations you can visit or join.
Therapy Dogs
The Counseling and Wellness Center hosts therapy dog visits. Check with the Counseling Center for the current schedule at Northwest Campus, Andrews Center, and Blount, or see Contact for Beau the therapy dog.
Counseling is free
Counseling is free for currently enrolled students. Counseling and Wellness Center, 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606, Building R, Room 227. Monday–Friday 8:15 a.m.–4 p.m. Phone 352.395.5508. 24/7 care: 833.484.6359.