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Counseling

All currently enrolled students, except those in the Master of Arts in Counseling program, are eligible to receive counseling at the Rollins Wellness Center.

Services

During the academic year, CAPS services will be offered both in-person and virtually to promote the health and safety of our campus community. 

CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) at the Wellness Center offers a variety of mental health resources to students to help address a wide-range of mental health issues that may interfere with academic progress and holistic wellness.  CAPS utilizes a stepped-care service model which helps to connect students to the resources and support most appropriate to meet their current needs.  These services may include self-help tools/techniques, psychoeducational workshops, group therapy, individual therapy, and community referrals.  Rollins students can schedule an initial clinical consultation with a CAPS counselor to discuss their current concerns and create a collaborative, individualized Wellness Plan. To schedule an initial consultation with a counselor, please call (407) 628-6340 or request an appointment online. CAPS also provides crisis intervention on an as-needed basis, as well as outreach, consultation, and referral services.

Services are confidential and free of charge to all currently enrolled students except those in the Master of Arts in Counseling Program.  To avoid dual relationships that may interfere with the counseling process, Master of Arts in Counseling students are encouraged to look at counseling resources off-campus and to check in with their faculty advisor for additional information on counseling options.

CAPS is a clinical training site for practicum and internship students enrolled in a graduate counseling program.  Practicum and internship students are supervised throughout their clinical experience and have a particular interest in working with college students.

After Hours Emergencies

The Wellness Center is offering a new service where all Rollins students can access our 24/7 Rollins Mental Health Helpline by phone at 407-646-1516. This service is available anytime the Wellness Center is closed (weekdays after 5 PM and on the weekends) as well as during regular business hours. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Please call this number when you are in crisis and feeling overwhelmed. You will be directed to a licensed counselor who will provide in-the-moment crisis counseling and offer local and campus resources to help you with mental health needs. If you are in need of a CAPS counseling appointment during office hours, please contact the Wellness Center at 407-628-6340 to schedule a counseling session.

You can also download the WellTrack app, a free interactive self-help app available with your rollins.edu email. In addition, sign up for TogetherAll, a safe anonymous online peer community, where you can chat with other students from across the country about your college experience.

Thriving Campus

Rollins College has partnered with ThrivingCampus to make it easier for students to learn more about community mental health providers and access to treatment off campus and in other states.  ThrivingCampus is an online directory that allows Rollins students to access a list of off-campus, Licensed Mental Health Clinicians.  Go to https://rollins.thrivingcampus.com/ or make an appointment with our Clinical Case Coordinator HERE.

The website also includes resources to assist students through the process of securing off-campus care.

If you are a provider and wish to participate in the Rollins College Thriving Campus site, Click here to list your practice for free.

 

Outreach

During the academic year, counselors facilitate interactive programming to address specific mental health and emotional wellness topics. To find out more about emotional wellness outreach events, please check out @RollinsWellness Instagram for information about upcoming events.  If you are interested in scheduling an outreach event, please contact Davey Olsen at kolsen@rollins.edu.  If you are interested in Substance Misuse outreaches, please contact us at wellnesscenter@rollins.edu. Additional mental health resources can be found on the Rollins Wellness YouTube channel.

Free and Confidential Online Screenings

The Wellness Center has partnered with Screenings for Mental Health to offer anonymous, confidential mental health screenings. Take the anonymous mental health screening to screen for common mental health concerns.

ScreenU is a free and confidential online screening tool available to all Rollins College students. It can be completed in as little as 2-3 minutes and can help students identify problem behaviors. The tool offers personalized, non-judgmental feedback, and directs students to nearby support resources.

Alcohol 101 + is a free and confidential online interactive educational tool available to all Rollins College Students.  The interactive program helps students make safe and responsible decisions about alcohol.

eCHECKUP TO GO, a free and confidential evidence-based online prevention intervention. This tool provides personalized feedback that shows how your substance use habits, family history, and campus norms affect your life and future.

This service is for your own personal use, to see if you might benefit from talking to a mental health professional.  It does not diagnose mental illness, but it can offer general resources and recommendations based on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.  If you would like to discuss your screening results or any other mental health concerns confidentially, please call the Wellness Center at 407-628-6340 to make an appointment with a counselor.

Groups, Workshops, and Community Spaces

Groups

The Wellness Center offers confidential, weekly group therapy opportunties. Group facilitators provide structure and create a safe environment for sharing, collaboration, growth, and healing. These groups are offered to students who wish to connect with other students, share
similar experiences, and gain knowledge on specific mental health issues. For more information or to
join a group, please contact the Wellness Center or find out more on GetInvovled or MyRollins. 

 

Groups for Alcohol and Other Drugs 

CAPS services offer free substance-use resources for all students who are interested. We have resources that are tailored towards educating students as well as creating a specific wellness plan for students struggling with substance use. We currently offer three personalized, evidence-based assessments for different substances including: Alcohol (BASICS), Cannabis (CASICS) and Nicotine. This resource is designed to motivate individuals to reduce their consumption using personalized information about their own use and risk factors while using the most current and reliable research available. We are also introducing an Alcohol and Cannabis educational course designed for students who are interested in learning more about the effects of these substances. This course provides students with a guided psychoeducational presentation that discusses how these substances may be affecting physical and mental health.

Confidential Screening Tools 

Individualized Assessments

We currently offer three personalized, evidence-based assessments for different substances including: Alcohol (BASICS), Cannabis (CASICS) and Nicotine. This resource is designed to motivate individuals to reduce their consumption using personalized information about their own use and risk factors while using the most current and reliable research available. 

  • First Steps for Drugs and Alcohol
    Build a foundation, at your own pace, for changes in your use of drugs and alcohol.  Non-abstinence-based, nonreligious, and nonjudgmental.
  • Action Steps for Drugs and Alcohol
    Get empowered to make and maintain positive changes in your use of drugs and alcohol.  Non-abstinence-based, nonreligious, and nonjudgmental.
  • Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction
    A nonreligious, non-step-based, nonjudgmental group for people at any point in the process of changing their use of drugs and alcohol.
  • Alcohol Education
    Gain knowledge and skills for health and safety in situations involving alcohol.
  • Adult Children of Addicts
    A space for growth and healing for students whose parents or caregivers have had addictions of any kind.

Workshops

Subject-based workshops are offered at the wellness center and available to any Rollins student. to
provide practical, hands-on tools and skills and to connect and grow with other Rollins students. There is
no need to sign up or make a commitment – just stop by! For more information contact the Wellness Center or find out more on GetInvovled or MyRollins. 

 

Individualized Workshops

Our individualized workshops are also offered on a one-on-one basis with a CAPS counselor. For more
information or to sign up for an individualized workshop, contact the Wellness Center or find out more on GetInvovled or MyRollins. 

Community Spaces 

Identity-based community spaces are offered for students with specific identities or goals to connect
with others and offer a safe and supportive environment. There is no need to sign up or make a
commitment – just stop by! For more information contact the Wellness Center or find out more on GetInvovled or MyRollins. 

 

Consultation and Referral

Consultations are available to family, friends, or Rollins community members who are concerned about how to support a loved one experiencing mental health concerns.  Rollins CAPS counselors will consult with you on how you might support your friend or family member, and, if necessary or advisable, how to try to make a referral to our office or another provider. The rules of confidentiality will apply.

The Office of Student and Family Care is an additional resource for friends and family who are concerned about a student. The Office of Student and Family Care serves as a safe setting to listen to student and parent concerns related to navigating college life. Student and Family Care is a resource for families, faculty, and staff in supporting students in a holistic way. 

There are a number of ways you can make a referral should you believe a student would benefit from talking with a counselor:

  • Tell the student what you know about services at CAPS:
    • Counseling is free and available to all currently enrolled Rollins students
    • Sessions are confidential
    • Counselors are available to discuss any issue and/or provide referrals to other professionals in the community
  • Suggest that the student take a look at our website or social media for information.
  • If the student is hesitant, offer to make the call with the student to set up an appointment. An appointment cannot be made on behalf of the student and the student will be required to agree to the appointment and provide contact information to our front desk staff.
  • Offer to walk in with the student at the time of their appointment.
  • If you have ever benefited from talking with a counselor and are comfortable with such self-disclosure, share your experience with the student.
  • You can also share the CAPS contact number (407-628-6340), or recommend that they request an appointment online.
  • Let them know that we are located in the Rollins Wellness Center at 118 W. Fairbanks Avenue.
  • If you believe the situation is urgent:
    • If there is a mental health emergency, please call 911 or Campus Safety (407)646-2999.
    • Suggest that the student accompany you to our office. Our Wellness Center staff will work to secure appropriate support for the student.
    • If it is after the hours of 5pm, a weekend or a holiday please call the 24/7 Rollins Mental Health Helpline at 1-407-646-1516.
    • Follow up with the student and suggest alternative treatment in the community if they are reluctant to seek services at CAPS. A list of community resources can be found on our local care provider page.
    • Contact Crisis Services including the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988, or live chat https://988lifeline.org/chat/. Available 24/7/365.

Off-Campus Referral

Students may prefer to seek counseling services off-campus or require services outside the scope of what we offer at CAPS. We can provide you with more information regarding your options and assist you in finding a provider who accepts your health insurance plan. If you would like assistance with a referral to an outside mental health provider, agency, or treatment program, please call our office at 407-628-6340 or request an appointment online to schedule a consultation appointment with a counselor or to schedule a consultation with our Clinical Resource Coordinator.

Thriving Campus 

Rollins College has partnered with ThrivingCampus to make it easier for students to learn more about community mental health providers and access to treatment off campus and in other states.  ThrivingCampus is an online directory that allows Rollins students to access a list of off-campus, Licensed Mental Health Clinicians.  Go to https://rollins.thrivingcampus.com/ or make an appointment with our Clinical Resource Coordinator HERE.

The website also includes resources to assist students through the process of securing off-campus care.

If you are a provider and wish to participate in the Rollins College Thriving Campus site, Click here to list your practice for free.

In case of a life-threatening or medical emergency, call 911.

If a student is in need of immediate services during business hours (8:30am – 5pm on Monday-Friday), please call (407) 628-6340. 

After-hours support for mental health concerns are available after 5pm, on weekends and holidays by contacting 1-407-646-1516 or 988 for a counselor available 24/7.

Additional resources: For Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988. Available 24/7/365.