Pensacola State College - Pirates Care

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About Us

The Pirates CARE Student Resource Center was created to serve as a one-stop shop for student needs. We recognize that students may experience challenges that can interfere with their academic and personal success. These challenges can include things such as basic needs (food, housing, transportation, healthcare, etc.), increased anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, or other stressful experiences.

The Pirates CARE Student Resource Center provides free services to students, including emergency aid, campus food pantries, career clothing closets, connections to local resources for basic needs support, and confidential mental health counseling services provided in-person or via telehealth. The Pirates CARE Student Resource Center also includes a lounge area for students, a family-friendly study area, and computers for students to use to connect with on and off-campus resources.

The Pirates CARE Student Resource Center is located on the Pensacola Campus in Building 5, Room 510. Satellite locations are also available at the Warrington, Milton, and Century campuses. You can contact the Pirates CARE Student Resource Center at 850-484-1759 or by email at PiratesCARE@pensacolastate.edu.

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Meet Our Team

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Lynsey Listau, Executive Director Institutional Equity and Student Conduct

In my role as Executive Director, I oversee multiple functional areas, including student conduct, institutional equity, discrimination complaints, Title IX, case management, wellness services, counseling services, relationship violence prevention, the Pirates CARE Team, and basic needs support. I have worked at Pensacola State College for over eight years and love having the opportunity to support our students. Prior to coming to PSC, I worked in residence life, fraternity and sorority life, new student orientation, and student activities. I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling when I’m not at work.

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Jessica Johnson, Director of Wellness Services

I serve as the Director of Wellness Services overseeing all case management and basic needs support on campus, including our food pantries and clothing closets. I use my knowledge and experience in Collective Impact to partner with campus and community organizations to provide access to resources for PSC students. Prior to my current role, I served as Wellness Case Manager, the Project Coordinator of Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence, and served 3.5 years in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as a National Service Participant through AmeriCorps, receiving the President’s Volunteer Service Award for over 6,000 completed hours of service.

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Veronica Jennings, Director of Student Conduct

I am the Director of Student Conduct for Pensacola State College. I am originally from Mississippi. I received my Masters in Counseling/Psychology from the University of West Alabama in Livingston, Alabama. I have been with the College since 2017. I strive to empower others through information, education, and service. Fun Fact about me: I have watched all seven seasons of The Golden Girls at least seven times.

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Caesarea McCord, Mental Health Services Specialist

I am a graduate of Troy University with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I also attended Florida A&M University and obtained my bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Political Science. My counseling approach encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and integrative Play Therapy. I am trained in integrative Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and am Gottman Level 1 trained. I have experience working with people with trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use concerns. My goal through counseling is to help people work through their concerns, create healthy patterns of thinking, and develop beneficial coping skills for them to thrive and become the best version of themselves.

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Rebecca Aaron, Wellness Support Specialist

In my role as a Wellness Support Specialist, I work with students to meet their basic and mental health needs. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. I have always had a passion working with college students as they make transitions inside and outside the classroom. I have experience working with survivors of domestic violence, substance use, and clients in the community. I work to empower my students to use their strengths to meet their goals and explore their identity. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and all our rescue animals.

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Brandi Wallbrown, Wellness Support Specialist Warrington Campus

I am a Wellness Support Specialist providing both case management and mental health counseling to PSC students. I completed my undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University, where I obtained a BAA in Child Development, minoring in Substance Abuse: Education, Treatment and Prevention. I furthered my education and received my Master of Social Work degree from Valdosta State University, where I was also a Graduate Assistant Hall Director in Housing and Residence Life. My field of experience spans from time at the VA, Hospice and Palliative Care, Grief and Bereavement, Department of Children and Families, K-12 Public Schools, and Sexual Aggression Survivor advocacy. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, listening to podcasts and playing with my two Great Danes.

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Letariel “Terri” Emanuel, Student Support Navigator

I am Letariel “Terri” Emanuel, and I am a proud native of Prichard, Alabama. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology & Psychology from Alabama A&M University and currently pursing my Master of Arts degree in Counseling. I am a longtime advocate in supporting academic and career development to college students, along with over 15 years of experience as an academic advisor, career coach, professional development coach, education curriculum specialist, and recruiter. I am the proud mother of my miracle child Layla Ariel and I enjoy a good strong cup of coffee, teaching praise dance, singing very loudly and off key to random songs in my car, and empowering youth within the community.

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Jamie Day, Mental Health Counseling Intern

I’m Jamie Day, the Mental Health Intern at Pensacola State College. I am a master’s of psychology student here in Florida at the University of West Florida, and I got my bachelor’s in psychology from McKendree University in Illinois. I am learning from our counselors at PSC to create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment for all our students to come and discuss anything keeping them from being their best selves.

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Mary Scott, Executive Assistant

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Counseling Services

Jamie Day
Counseling Intern
jaday@pensacolastate.edu

As a student, you may experience a wide range of challenges that can interfere with learning. These can include life stressors such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, depression, problems concentrating, substance use, lack of motivation, the death of a friend or family member, or other mental health issues. If you are experiencing any of the above, PSC has mental health counseling services that are available to you.

All students are eligible to receive free, confidential individual counseling services provided in-person or via tele-health. To schedule counseling through PSC, contact the Pirates CARE Student Resource Center at 850-484-1759 or email WellnessServices@pensacolastate.edu.

For additional 24/7 crisis help, students can utilize the Crisis Text Line by texting “GULF” to 741741 or call 988 to connect with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Current Mental Health Counseling Staff

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Caesarea McCord
Mental Health Services Specialist
cmmcord@pensacolastate.edu

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Rebecca Aaron
Wellness Support Specialist
raaron@pensacolastate.edu

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Jamie Day
Mental Health Counseling Intern
jaday@pensacolastate.edu

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Brandi Wallbrown
Wellness Support Specialist Warrington Campus
bwallbrown@pensacolastate.edu

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Basic Needs Support

The Pirates CARE Student Resource Center provides basic needs support to all PSC students. Support includes connecting students to on and off-campus resources to assist with needs such as:

  • Academic Support
  • Financial Coaching
  • Food Pantries
  • Clothing Closets
  • Life Coaching & Mentoring
  • Peer Connection
  • Emergency Aid
  • Student Parent Support
  • Assistance applying for aid such as Section 8 housing, SNAP, and WIC
  • Connections to local resources for needs such as housing, transportation, childcare, etc.

Pirates Food Pantry

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Each semester students are asked to complete a Pirate Food Pantry Application. If this will be your first time using the pantry this semester, please complete the application at the following link: https://www.pensacolastate.edu/apply-food-pantry/

Please see the flyer below for information regarding locations and operating hours of our Pirate Food Pantries.

For more information about the Pirate Food Pantry, including how to make donations to the pantry, contact the Pirates CARE Team at PiratesCare@pensacolastate.edu

Campus Career Closet

Campus Career Closets provide free new or gently used professional clothing items to PSC students for job interviews, work, internships, co-ops, or everyday wear. Campus Career Closets are currently located on the Pensacola, Milton, Warrington, and Century Campuses in the same locations as the campus food pantries.

For more information about the clothing closets, contact the Pirates CARE Team at PiratesCARE@pensacolastate.edu.

Current Basic Needs Support Staff

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Jessica Johnson
Director of Wellness Services
jmjohnson@pensacolastate.edu

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Rebecca Aaron
Wellness Support Specialist
raaron@pensacolastate.edu

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Terri Emanuel
Student Support Navigator
temanuel@pensacolastate.edu

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Brandi Wallbrown
Wellness Support Specialist Warrington Campus
bwallbrown@pensacolastate.edu

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Report Concerning, Worrisome, or Threatening Behaviors

If you are concerned about a student at Pensacola State College, you are encouraged to report any behavior that you perceive as concerning, worrisome, or threatening to the Pirates CARE Team. If you believe a student may need additional support or resources, you should also refer the student to the Pirates CARE Team who are able to provide both on and off campus resources to students. To refer a student of concern, please use the form available here.

A dedicated team of faculty and staff from across PSC meet bi-weekly to discuss students of concern, conduct threat assessments, and respond to crisis situations and critical events. Members of this team include:

  • Rachelle Burns, Director TRIO-Student Support Services
  • Kathryn Coxwell, Director, Student Resource Center for ADA Services
  • Robert Goley, Chief, Public Safety
  • Tom Gilliam, Vice President, Administrative Services and General Counsel
  • Jennifer Hill-Faron, Dean, Milton Campus
  • Veronica Jennings, Director, Student Conduct
  • Jessica Johnson, Director, Wellness Services
  • Kevin Kropp, Coordinator Veteran Student Success Center
  • Lynsey Listau, Executive Director, Institutional Equity and Student Conduct
  • Caesarea McCord, Mental Health Services Specialist
  • Erin Roush, Coordinator Workforce Programs Support
  • Carlita Williams, Wellness Support Specialist
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Report a Student Conduct Violation

The Pensacola State College Code of Student Conduct outlines specific policies that students are expected to uphold while in attendance. Conduct violations can take place on or off campus. To report an alleged violation of the Pensacola State College Code of Student Conduct, please use the online reporting form available here.

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Report an Academic Misconduct Violation

Academic Misconduct violations include cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of academic integrity issues that occur in any Pensacola State College course. General classroom misbehavior is considered a student conduct violation (see above). To report an alleged academic integrity violation, please use the reporting form available here.

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Refer an Employee of Concern

If you are concerned about an employee at Pensacola State College, you are encouraged to report any behavior that you perceive as concerning, worrisome, or threatening to the Pirates CARE Team who are able to provide resources and support to employees and conduct threat assessments when necessary. To refer an employee of concern, please use the reporting form available here.

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Additional Resources

The following links provide some good information about preventing suicide, warning signs and how to access help, but no web search can be a substitute for getting help from a caring trained professional. This is true whether you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone else.

If you or someone you know is struggling with stress, depression, suicidal thoughts, PTSD or similar, remember that it IS okay to get help.

For emergencies call PSC Campus Police at (850) 484-2500 and then call 9-1-1.

Resources for students experiencing loss and grief

 

CDC-INFO (Formerly known as the CDC National STD and AIDS Hotline)
1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)


National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)

24 hour CHAT:http://online.rainn.org


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Toll-free, dial 988.

CHAT: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline


National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474

24-hour chat online:www.loveisrespect.org

TEXT: LOVEIS to 22522


Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse)
1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)

Behavioral Treatment Services Locator:
https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov


The Trevor Lifeline (Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth)
866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386)

TEXT: Trevor to 202-304-1200, Fridays from 3 pm – 7 pm

CHAT: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/get-help-now#tc
7 days/week 2 pm – 8 pm


Veterans’ Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Tool-free, dial 988, press 1

TEXT: send message to 838255

24 hour CHAT:www.veteranscrisisline.net

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Peer Support

Need someone to talk to? Want to connect with a peer? PSC students can access free online mental health support with Togetherall 24/7. Togetherall is a free online community where members are anonymous to each other so you can openly share how you are feeling and get support. Togetherall is clinically managed by trained professionals to help keep the community safe. In addition, Togetherall offers self-assessments, self-guided courses, journaling, and message boards where you can express how you are feeling through words or through images/art.

To join Togetherall go to www.Togetherall.com and signup using your PSC email address. Togetherall is free and available to all PSC students, faculty, and staff.

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Contact Us

Pirates CARE Student Resource Center

Pensacola Campus Building 5 Rooms 509-511

850-484-1759

PiratesCARE@pensacolastate.edu

WellnessServices@pensacolastate.edu (mental health counseling appointments)