Florida Poly is excited to offer students access to BetterMynd, a new virtual counseling platform that complements our existing in-person BayCare services. Both options are confidential, 100% free and include six sessions per academic year.
Counseling options
- Virtual (BetterMynd): Register, select a counselor and book a session in only five minutes on the BetterMynd website. Receive confidential mental health support from wherever you are. Note: You must register using your Florida Poly student email.
- In-person (BayCare): Email CARE Services to schedule an appointment with an on-site counselor.
Need immediate help? (24/7 crisis support)
- BetterMynd Crisis Helpline: Call 844-287-6963 for clinician assistance NEW
- Crisis Line at Peace River Center: For local emotional and crisis support, call 800-627-5906 or text “Talk” to 863-204-3443.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 800-273-8255
Why seek support?
Counseling can help with a wide range of everyday student challenges, including:
- Feeling consistently low or sad
- Persistent anxiety
- Relationship breakups
- Loss of a loved one
- Financial constraints
- Past or current experiences of trauma or abuse
- Academic pressure and performance
- Housing or roommate tension
- Challenges with family members or at home
Questions?
Please reach out to CARE Services for any questions or assistance in signing up. For more information, please contact Michelle Disson via email or at 863-874-8484.
Mental health matters.