Center for Student Well-being

Supporting Your Well-being for Academic Success

At Palm Beach State College, we understand that student well-being significantly affects the overall student experience. The Center for Student Well-being is committed to helping students reach their full potential by providing programs and resources tailored to their needs. Our counselors assist with managing anxiety, stress, hunger, housing, mental health concerns and other issues to help students achieve healthy and balanced lifestyles.  

 

Services

Student Counseling

We provide free and confidential mental health counseling to all PBSC students currently registered for classes. Individual counseling, support groups, psychoeducation and community resources are available.

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Case Management & Resources 

Case management services assist students in navigating complex situations and support services. We work closely with students to assess their needs, develop action plans and connect them with resources and support networks.

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Foster Care & Unhoused Support

Tuition and fee exemptions are available for students in foster care or prior foster care as well as unhoused students. We help students navigate the process of exemptions and connect them with additional resources.

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Food Assistance Programs

The center offers food assistance programs such as Panther's Pantry and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help students experiencing hunger or food insecurity. 

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Off-Campus Housing Resources

Tools and resources are provided for students to search for suitable accommodations, navigate rental processes and address any housing-related issues they may encounter. 

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Self-service Resources

Our self-service page helps students learn and cope with stress management, consent, mindfulness and self-care to support physical, emotional and mental health.

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Additional Resources

Emergency Financial Assistance

In situations of unexpected financial hardship, the Center offers emergency financial assistance to students facing challenges such as housing insecurity, medical expenses or transportation difficulties that may prevent them from continuing their education. Please review the application for specific requirements and additional information.

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Palm Tran Bus Pass Assistance

Palm Tran, Palm Beach County's public bus system, travels to all major destinations, including PBSC. Use this application to apply for a one-time, month-long Palm Tran bus pass. Note: This application is only for Palm Tran. If you have additional/different transportation needs, use the Emergency Financial Assistance application.

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Wellness Groups 

We offer a variety of wellness groups to support healthy lifestyles, creative expression and more. These are not therapy groups, but they are supportive in nature and will address a variety of well-being issues. You must be a currently enrolled PBSC student to participate. Space is available on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is required. 

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Meet the Staff

Robin Russo, LCSW
Director of Student Well-Being

Robin has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker within the State of Florida since 2000. She has been a qualified supervisor for almost as long for both student interns and postgraduate interns seeking full licensure within the state of Florida. Over the years, Robin has acted in various professional capacities, including board membership of the national organization SHARE, Pregnancy, and Infant Loss; Florida State Representative of the National Perinatal Social Worker Association; member of the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Board of Palm Beach County as well as the Child Fatality Review Board of Palm Beach County.  

Robin has advanced training and or certification in such modalities as EMDR, TIR, DBT, Hypnotherapy and Clinical Sexology. She has acted in a Clinical Director role in Substance Abuse Treatment facilities and as Program Coordinator for specialized programming in the Hospice setting. Robin brings a unique background to mental health care in that she also has a degree in Physical Education/Exercise Science and believes in the strong connection between mind and body in maintaining optimal health. She maintains a small private practice focused on women’s issues and supervision.

 

Lucika Beaubrun
Mental Health Professional

Lucika has outpatient and inpatient therapy experience, with expertise in CBT, DBT, mindfulness and art therapy techniques. Being originally from Haiti, she brings a unique cultural perspective to the practice, blending traditional therapeutic methods with a holistic approach that honors each person's background and experiences. 

Lucika creates a collaborative, culturally sensitive environment. She loves empowering students to navigate challenges and achieve lasting change through empathy, active listening and creative expression. Lucika enjoys reading, eating and traveling. These activities help her maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle, allowing her to bring renewed energy and creativity to working with students.

 

 

Confidentiality & Consent

Important Information

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As a client of the Center for Student Well-being, you have the right to strict confidentiality and no information about your case will be released without your prior written authorization.  The right to confidentiality may be waived, in your counselor's professional opinion, if you meet one or more of the following criteria:

Your counselor believes that you pose a serious & immediate danger to yourself or others; he/she will take protective actions.  These actions may include seeking hospitalization for you, notifying any potential victim(s), and/or notifying the police.

Your counselor has reason to believe that a child or vulnerable adult is being neglected or abused. The law requires that the situation be reported to the appropriate state agency.

The issue of your mental health is raised in court proceedings. In this case, your records may be ordered to be released by a judge.

You are under 18 years of age. In this case, please be aware that the law provides your parents the right to examine your treatment records. Before giving your parents any information we will discuss the matter with you, if possible, and do our best to handle any objections you may have with what we are prepared to discuss.
 Note: Parents of minors must provide consent for ongoing treatment.

 

Students of Concern Confidentiality Exception

Confidentiality may be extended to the Dean of Students or Threat Assessment Committee under circumstances warranting such discussion for the purpose of Threat Assessment or Safety Concerns as described in the Student Handbook.

 

 

Contact

Email: studentcounselingcenter@palmbeachstate.edu

Phone: 561-868-3980  

Emergencies / After Hours: Call 2-1-1 or South County Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team at 877-858-7474