Services for Online Students
Counseling & Wellness Support for Online Students
Being an online student doesn’t mean you have to navigate college challenges on your own. The Santa Fe College Counseling & Wellness Center provides support and resources for all currently enrolled students, including students who take classes entirely online. Whether you need to talk with a counselor, have an academic or personal concern, need help during a crisis, or are looking for wellness resources, support is available.
Explore the options below to find the type of support that best meets your needs.
See a Counselor
All currently enrolled students, including online students, are welcome to connect with a counselor during the Counseling & Wellness Center's regular hours, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Counseling services are available through walk-in support and scheduled in-person or virtual appointments. Services include:
- Crisis intervention and stabilization
- Personal counseling
- Academic counseling
- Career counseling
- Consultation
- Workshops and educational programs on a variety of mental health and wellness topics
There is no charge for Counseling & Wellness Center services.
For online students, virtual appointments provide an opportunity to connect with a counselor without coming to campus.
Ask a Counselor
Sometimes you don't need an appointment, you just have a question.
All students, including online students, are welcome to email or call Counseling & Wellness Center staff about an issue, concern, or situation that may be affecting their well-being or college experience.
Please remember that email is not monitored for emergencies or immediate crisis support. If you need immediate assistance, please use the crisis resources listed below.
Communications with the Counseling & Wellness Center are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), not HIPAA. Privacy and confidentiality requirements can vary depending on the situation. If you have questions about privacy or confidentiality, please speak with a counselor.
Wellness & Prevention
Your mental health and well-being are an important part of your college experience. The Counseling & Wellness Center provides self-help resources and wellness information that you can access wherever you are.
Explore our Self-Care & Wellness Resources for information and tools related to stress management, coping, relationships, emotional well-being, and other common concerns.
You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to many common questions about Counseling & Wellness Center services.
After-Hours Support
Support is available even when the Counseling & Wellness Center is closed.
Alachua County Crisis Center
Available after business hours for support, consultation, assessment, and crisis intervention.
TimelyCare
TimelyCare provides 24/7 virtual access to mental health and wellness support for eligible Santa Fe College students. Because services are available online, TimelyCare can be especially helpful for students who take classes remotely or need support outside of regular Counseling & Wellness Center hours.