FSU, Adult Learning Evaluation Center (ALEC))

*Psycho-educational evaluations for college age students and adults with possible learning disabilities or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) and/or other mental health difficulties (e.

Services: Educational Testing, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Mental Health Evaluation, Special Education, Telemental Health

FSU and TCC, Veterans Success Center

*Helps service members, veterans, and eligible dependents succeed in their education goals, student Veteran peer mentoring and tutoring services, Pathfinder program used to mentor veterans and help guide and adjust to college life *Provides qualified vocational rehabilitation and career counseling *Assistance with applying for VA benefits including GI Bill, disability compensation, life insurance and home loan guaranty *Information and referrals to VA medical and mental health services *Office located in the Computer Technology building on the second floor, room 206 (CT206)

Services: Career Counseling, Student Financial Aid, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Employment Programs, Veteran Reintegration Counseling, Veteran Support Groups, Vocational Rehabilitation

FSU, CARE/Academic Retention & Enchancement

*College Reach-Out Program (CROP): summer residential program that exposes 6th to 12th grade students to college life; housed in a residence hall; introduced to the realities of campus life *Attend workshops on admissions process, financial aid and career decision-making; tours of museums and cultural sites; learn standardized test-taking strategies; take special administration of SAT *Upward Bound Program: East Gadsden High School students prepare for higher education through academic instruction, counseling, tutoring and variety of fun and educational activities *Student receives extensive after school test preparation workshops for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, FCAT *Summer Bridge Program (SBP): alternative admission program for first-generation college students, and students with disadvantaged economic, cultural or educational circumstances; designed to help ease high school students adjustment to college life and build foundation for academic success *Students required to apply for financial aid; may have 100% of their need for summer term met from non-loan sources *Students who do not qualify for financial aid may participate in program at regular summer-term rates on limited, first come, first-served basis *Advantages: living in campus housing with other participants, orientation to campus and other requirements, placement tests if needed *FSU staff and upperclassmen: advisors and mentors to students during program

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Mentoring Programs, Summer School Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs

FSU, Children's Learning Clinic (CLC)

*Scientist-practitioner training clinic located in the Psychology Building at Florida State University affiliated with FSU's Ph.

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Educational Testing, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Pediatric Developmental Screening

FSU Counseling & Psychological Services

*Short-term outpatient mental health counseling to currently enrolled FSU students including individual, group, and couples counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse evaluation and counseling, eating disorder treatment offered face-to-face, by phone, and telemental health online via Zoom *Services covered by student fees, no out-of-pocket expenses; enrolled FSU students may include a partner or spouse for couples counseling as long as one person is an FSU student *Services are performed by licensed psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, treatment coordinators and a mental health education coordinator supervising doctoral, masters, and practicum interns; Persons wishing to see a licensed therapist should request one; Referrals to other mental health professionals when needed *Daily psychoeducation workshops focusing on anxiety and depression available via Zoom *For a mental health crisis, the number is available for FSU students after hours and weekends; callers should leave a message and a counselor will return their call

Services: Assessment for Substance Use Disorders, Eating Disorders Treatment, General Counseling Services, Student Counseling Services, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Suicide Prevention Programs, Telemental Health

FSU, Florida Inclusion Network

*Provides information and support for the implementation of inclusive education best practices for educators and parents of children with disabilities *Data-driven, student-focused planning and problem-solving across districts and schools *Sharing information to build collaborative relationships between families, schools, and districts

Services: Disability Rights Groups, Special Education, Student Disability Services

FSU, Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center

*FSU Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center (MDC) currently acception new patients; facility supervises interns, students, and doctoral candidates; provides evaluation, consultation, and behavioral health service to pre-school and school-aged children who are experiencing severe and/or complex academic, medical, behavioral/emotional problems; The MDC has four licensed psychologists on staff as well as several interns/students in training that provide assessments and limited treatment *Children are referred by twenty school districts in the Florida Panhandle, Children's Medical Services, and other agencies; call for services without official referral must be under 18 and in school *Services include Family Therapy, Marital/Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, and offering Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) on a limited basis for parents and families of children with Autism and ADHD; Diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic recommendation offered *Fees $750-$900 for a psychoeducational assessment,no insurance will cover; ADHD, Autism assessments - covered by CHP (Regular Co-Pay) w/o insurance $850-1000; if referred by any county except Leon the school will cover the payment *Facility is accessible and can be reached by public transportation

Services: Autism Therapy, Conjoint Counseling, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Educational Testing, Family Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Pediatric Developmental Assessment

FSU, Office of Financial Aid

*Provides assistance to interested persons regarding the Federal and State regulations in obtaining financial assistance for college

Services: Colleges/Universities, College/University Entrance Support, Student Financial Aid

FSU, Pride Student Union

*Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transexual/Questioning (LGBTQ) discussion groups meet weekly; call for schedule *Special events such as speakers and socials, information and referral, panels for professors/classes, sensitivity training for city, county, and state governments, library of resources, roommate referral, and legal referrals *Open to the public, persons do not have to be students to use the services provided *Additional information can be found at facebook.

Services: LGBTQ2+ Support Groups, Student Organizations

FSU, Public Broadcast Center

*Resource for children, youth, educators, and parents to enhance educational diversity *Sponsors Sci Girls (summer camp for girls 9-15), Ready to Learn Resources (ages 2-8), WFSU Kids (provides events for families), 411 Teen (Sunday radio program for teens) and others *Volunteer opportunities available for persons interested in programming, pledge drive support and other events *Helps promote events through website on-line calendar, cultural notes on radio and TV programs

Services: Distance Education, Literacy Programs, Media/Communications, Parent/Family Involvement in Education, Parenting Skills Classes, Volunteer Opportunities