Mental Health Services
Services Offered
It is common for students to periodically experience difficulty juggling the demands of coursework with the challenges that arise in their personal lives. To assist students with achieving their academic goals, mental health counseling services are offered for Tallahassee Community College students.
Services include crisis intervention, assessment, and brief therapy. If needed or requested, community mental health referral resources will be identified for you. Services are free of charge and confidential.
Hours and Location
Mental health professionals are available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Services are offered in TCC Student Support Services on the second floor of the Student Union, Suite 200.
Appointments and Contact Information
To make an appointment with a mental health professional, contact Student Support Services.
- By telephone at (850) 201-7726
- By speaking with the person at the Student Support Services Reception Desk in SU 200
At your first appointment, please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out a short client information form. If you are unable to keep an appointment, call the receptionist at 201-7726 to cancel or reschedule as soon as possible and preferably at least 24 hours in advance. If the mental health professional cannot keep an appointment with you, the receptionist will attempt to contact you.
After-Hours Mental Health Needs
For after-hours emergencies, call 911 for a medical or mental health emergency, or go to the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Emergency Room located at the corner of Magnolia Drive and Miccosukee Road.
To access free, confidential telephone counseling, crisis intervention, and community referrals, call 2-1-1 or (850) 617-6333.
Additional Information
- Community Mental Health and Medical Resources (pdf 452.27 kB) (See for information and links to community services providers.)
- Resources in Your TCC Library (pdf 245.18 kB)
- Myths About Mental Health Counseling (pdf 2.16 MB)
- Email Policy
- Self-Help Resources and Disclaimer
- How Faculty and Staff Can Refer Students to TCC Mental Health Services (pdf 299.56 kB)
- For faculty and staff seeking help with individual or family personal problems, contact the Employee Assistance Program at (850) 644-2288, or TCC Human Resources at 201-8510.
For Parents, Family, and Friends of TCC Students
In addition to the mental health services information and links on this page, these resources may be helpful.
- Parent Survival Guide (pdf 246.09 kB)
- Tips for Adjustment to College (pdf 117.09 kB)
- Suggestions for Parental Involvement (pdf 90.81 kB)
- College Mental Health Concerns and Available Services (pdf 174.40 kB)
- Confidentiality, Informed Consent, and Release of Information (pdf 184.87 kB)
For Veterans and their Family, Friends, Fellow Students, and Faculty
For information on post deployment, college life, and health, here is a list of resource links and books (pdf 99.11 kB) .
Help with Test-Taking Anxiety
Anxiety can be helpful with motivation, preparation, attention, protection, and communication. However, if your level of anxiety about test-taking is not helpful, start here (pdf 753.53 kB) to learn how to reduce test anxiety.






