The Counseling and Wellness Center is available to all currently registered New College and University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee students, providing services related to the development of the whole person; emotional and physical well-being, as well as academic concerns. A Wellness philosophy is the foundation for all services and programs. Our belief is that Wellness helps students be more responsible for their lives and to understand the factors that affect their well-being. Students are more resilient to meeting demands and challenges when they make informed and reflective decisions.

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Counseling Services

Our therapists provide individual, couples and group counseling as well as crisis intervention and psychoeducational information.

Student Health Services

On and off-campus services available to students as well as information on immunization requirements and health insurance options.  Click on Quick Links for information on receiving services from the Sarasota County Health Department, information on the Swine Flu, and important education from the CDC.  For information to help you quit smoking, click here. 

Emergency Services

Who to contact during an emergency during and after regular office hours as well as information on the Victim's Advocate Program.

Student Disability Services

Services available to USF Sarasota-Manatee students designed to support the full participation in all programs and activities, as well as referrals to campus and community services, advocacy and auxiliary aids. 

Policies, Forms & Resources

Counseling & Wellness Center policies and forms as well as online and printed resources for students.

Clinical Training

We are a training site for doctoral level practicum students and two post-doctoral residencies each year.

Counseling & Wellness Center Staff

Meet the staff of the Counseling & Wellness Center.

In some instances, you might need immediate assistance at a time when your therapist is not at the Counseling and Wellness Center or cannot return your call. These emergencies may involve suicidal or homicidal crisis, sexual assault or rape, domestic violence, deaths, serious accidents, or thoughts of committing dangerous acts.

If you find yourself requiring emergency services between 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, please contact the Center.

At other times, for New College residents please contact a resident assistant (RA) or the campus police at (941) 487-4210.

If for you live off-campus or are a USF student, visit the nearest Emergency Room and ask for the mental health professional on call.

The emergency service is not a “crisis hotline.” Students who are emotionally distressed and simply need to talk to someone should come to the Center during regular office hours.
                                

Counseling & Wellness Center

5805 Bay Shore Road
New College of Florida
CWC 120
Sarasota, FL  34243

Phone:  (941) 487-4254
Fax:     (941) 487-4256

Anne E. Fisher, Ph.D.
Program Director
Email: fisher@ncf.edu

Emergency Numbers

Campus Police	(941)-487-4210
Victim Advocate	(941)-252-5156
Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center	(941)-365-1976
Bayside Center for Behavioral Health	(941)-917-7760

To Make An Appointment

To schedule an appointment please call or stop in during regular working hours, 8:00 am - noon or 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. You may leave a message on our voice mail after business hours. We will get back with you at the earliest opportunity. 

Please do not use email to schedule an appointment.