Counseling and Prevention Services

“Think Well, Do Well, Be Well.”

The Counseling Department staff is deeply committed to providing prevention, intervention, and modeling to encourage students to take responsibility for their mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, and occupational development. We are here for you!

Speak to a licensed therapist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling (352) 588-TALK. You may also email counseling@saintleo.edu to schedule an appointment.

If there is an emergency or safety concern requiring immediate assistance, please call Campus Safety at (352) 588-8333 or dial 911.

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Saint Leo University Counseling services are free, confidential, and provided by licensed therapists for students currently registered in classes.

Resources for Mental Health - Students

Educational Resources, Apps and Tools for Mental Health and Wellness

Depression and Suicide Prevention

Home (veteranscrisisline.net) -- Veteran’s Crisis Line and suicide prevention
Home | AFSP -- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Lifeline (suicidepreventionlifeline.org) -- National Suicide Prevention Hotline plus resources
Calm Harm – manage self-harm on the App Store (apple.com); Calm Harm – manage self-harm - Apps on Google Play
Home - Mental Health Is Health -- Symptom checker and mental health tools (formerly HalfofUs.com)
Suicide Safety Plan on the App Store (apple.com); Suicide Safety Plan - Apps on Google Play
The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives -- Suicide prevention and support for LGBTQAI+ individuals
Safety Plan - #BeThe1To -- how to create a safety plan for suicidal thoughts and urges

Stress, Anxiety, and Panic Attacks

Self-Harm

Calm Harm – manage self-harm on the App Store (apple.com); Calm Harm – manage self-harm - Apps on Google Play
Calm Urge: Self Harm Tracker on the App Store (apple.com); Calm Urge: Self Harm Tracker + Day Counter + Sober - Apps on Google Play
Self-Compassion Exercises by Dr. Kristin Neff -- guided practices, meditation, and coping skills using self-compassion to combat self-harm and other issues
Self-Injury Prevention Resources – TWLOHA -- resources, educational information, and safety
Self-Injury Outreach and Support (sioutreach.org)

Self-Help and Mental Illness Awareness

ULifeline Self Evaluator – Your online resource for college mental health -- self-evaluator for alcohol & substance misuse and when to see a professional
Find AA Meetings Near You - AA Meeting Locator (aa-meetings.com) -- Alcoholics Anonymous meetings near you – peer-led support groups for those in recovery from alcohol or trying to recover from addiction to alcohol
NAWS : Find a meeting Narcotics Anonymous meetings near you – peer-led support groups for those in recovery from drugs or trying to recover from addiction to drugs
Find an Al-Anon or Alateen Face-to-Face, Phone, or Online Meeting -- Al-Anon Meetings near you – peer-led support groups for those impacted by the alcoholism, drug use, or mental illness of another person
Public Messages | SAMHSA -- educational materials regarding drug and alcohol use, mental illness, and treatment resources
I Am Sober on the App Store (apple.com); I Am Sober - Apps on Google Play;

Mindfulness as a Coping Skill

Eating Disorders and Body Image

Eating Disorders Screening Tool | Help & Support | NEDA (nationaleatingdisorders.org) -- self-assessment for eating disorder symptoms and when to see a professional
Recovery & Relapse | National Eating Disorders Association -- educational information regarding eating disorder symptoms and recovery
ULifeline Self Evaluator – Your online resource for college mental health -- self-assessment for eating disorder symptoms
Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous (ABA) (aba12steps.org) -- peer-led anonymous program to help those in recovery from eating disorders

Financial and Food Scarcity/Community Resources

Resources | The Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County (pascohomelesscoalition.org) -- food pantries, financial assistance, and community assistance
2-1-1 Community Resources (navigateresources.net) -- a comprehensive list of resources for the Tampa Bay Area – can be accessed by calling 2-1-1 by phone
HelpFinder (auntbertha.com) -- a comprehensive list of resources for the area searched
Other Community Resources | Pasco County, FL - Official Website (pascocountyfl.net) -- food assistance, community resources, financial help, and County programs for Social Services

Please note the privacy policies of any apps you choose to use as tools and always call 911, Campus Security at (352) 588-8333 if on campus in the case of a mental health emergency. Resources are not a substitute for therapy with a licensed professional but are supplemental and educational tools to improve your awareness and mental health.

Resources for Mental Health - Parents, Families, and Friends

For a friend - Mental Health Is Health -- warning signs of mental health issues and how to help
PFLAG | -- Family members supporting and in need of support regarding their LGBTQAI+ children, grandchildren, and other loved ones
Warning Signs - #BeThe1To; Risk Factors and Protective Factors - #BeThe1To -- Suicide warning signs and risk factors
Family Members and Caregivers | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness -- Supporting your loved one who experiences mental illness
DIY Tools - MHA Screening (mhanational.org)-- Caregiver tools to help your loved one through a mental health crisis
Youth Mental Health Facts - MHA Screening (mhanational.org) --Youth/young adult mental health facts
24/7 Parent Stress Line | Parents Helping Parents -- National peer-led support groups for parents and 24/7 support phone line to talk to a trained counselor regarding your concerns
Home - #BeThe1To -- education and information about preventing suicide for your student, loved ones, and community
Parents and Families - (sioutreach.org) -- A guide for parents and families of loved ones who self-harm

Please note these resources are solely educational in nature -- always call 911, Campus Security, or (352) 588-8333 in the case of a mental health emergency.

Faculty Consultations and Assistance

We provide brief consultations and professional assistance for faculty and staff of the University and University Centers with concerns about the mental health of a student.

If you are concerned about a student and would like a consultation regarding the student’s safety and mental well-being, please contact Lawson Jolly at (352) 588-8354 or lawson.jolly@saintleo.edu. We always have an on-call rotation for our therapists to assist in any safety issues as student and Saint Leo community safety is our #1 mission.

Prevention Services for Trainings and Speaking

Want to request Counseling Services to provide a training for your department, residence hall, or other speaking engagement?

To request a speaking engagement from Counseling services, please submit the following web form and we will reach out to you regarding your request.

Contact Us

Saint Leo University Counseling services are free, confidential, and provided by licensed therapists for students currently registered in classes.

If you or another person is experiencing a mental health emergency or immediate safety concern, please call Campus Safety at (352) 588-8333 or call 911.

Schedule an Appointment

Lawson Jolly, LMHC, NCC, Director
(352) 588-8354 lawson.jolly@saintleo.edu

Emma Manley, LMHC, NCC, Assistant Director
(352) 588-7203 emma.manley@saintleo.edu

Machele Nutt, Senior Coordinator
(352) 588-8199 machele.nutt@saintleo.edu

Cathy Yann, LCSW, Therapist
(352) 588-8212 cathy.yann@saintleo.edu

Lorianna Kardok, LMHC, Therapist
(352) 588-8457 lorianna.kardok@saintleo.edu

Angela Garza, LCSW, Therapist
(352) 588-8458 angela.garza@saintleo.edu

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