Student Wellness

ACCESS

Provides note takers, assistive technologies, interpreters, tutoring, testing accommodations. Proper documentation is needed for services.

Counseling Services for Miami Dade College Students

Counselors are available at each campus on a rotating schedule throughout the week. Students can receive up to ten free hour-long sessions where they can speak confidentiality to a licensed counselor. If you would like to meet with one of our counseling professionals see the counseling schedule for your campus.

HIV and Substance use/abuse prevention

The “I Live Informed, I am Involved, I Care,” web-space promotes a healthy lifestyle among young adults by providing our visitors with information and resources regarding HIV and Substance use/abuse prevention.

LiveSafe

LiveSafe enables direct and discreet two-way communication with your community safety officials using text, picture, video, and audio. It also lets you virtually walk your friends and family home with SafeWalk.

Download "LiveSafe" from Google Play or the Apple App Store.

Miami Mindfulness

MDC’s Miami Mindfulness Program (a grant from the Florida Blue Foundation) provides training and educational opportunities to the human industry in Miami-Dade County. The program is designed to augment the number of mental well-being workers and professionals available to assist in the well-being needs of the general population.

Our Training Programs

1. QPR Suicide Prevention Training

   Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): Equip your staff with the ability to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to act effectively to prevent it. This evidence based training is crucial for anyone working in the community or with students.

2. Mental Health First Aid Training

   Identify. Understand. Respond. – Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, early intervention course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges.

3. Community Health Worker (CHW) Course & Certification Training (Limited Availability)

   The CHW training program and certification for frontline public health workers who serve as liaisons between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services and to improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.

For more information about Miami Mindfulness training and programming please contact:

• Ms. Laura Venzal
  Miami Mindfulness Coordinator
  miamimindfulness@mdc.edu
  305-237-2474

Mental Health First Aid Training

This eight hour, face-to-face training program is offered free at Miami Dade College in partnership with Jewish Community Services, through a SAMHSA grant. The Mental Health First Aid workshop teaches action plans to help those experiencing a mental health, emotional, or substance abuse crisis. Participants receive a three-year national certification as a Mental Health First Aider. For more information about registering for upcoming trainings, please contact of of the following:

• Demian Laudisio
  Jewish Community Services of South Florida Training Instructor
  dlaudisio@jcsfl.org
• Sheila Plana
  Part-Time Coordinator for Mental Health First Aid training at MDC
  splana@mdc.edu
  305-237-7519

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care.

Helpline 1-800-931-2237 or TEXT 24/7 for “NEDA ”crisis support 741741

Public Safety

Provides patrol, safety escort, jump-starting vehicles, air for tires, and lost and found services.

Sexual Assault Prevention

The College provides information for new students on sexual assault awareness and prevention through the online 360 Stay Safe Building Community Program. The training provides information on prevention of sexual violence, stalking, dating violence, and domestic violence. The training provides prevention resources to create a safer campus environment. The first module of the training includes information about the different forms of sexual misconduct, the legal consequences, the importance of understanding the definition of consent, and how to communicate consent, and intervening on behalf of someone in need.

Silent Witness Form

MDC college community can report suspicious behavior anonymously.

Single Stop

Provides free benefits screening, free financial counseling, free legal referrals, free tax preparation services, mental health referrals and Visa and immigration assistance.Locations at Kendall, North and Wolfson campus and the Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center.

Veteran Student Information

Miami Dade College's Military and Veterans Services (MILVET) office is available to assist all eligible U.S. Military and Veteran students and dependents who are using their VA educational benefits to further their education.

Kendall Campus Fitness and Wellness Center

Get your workout right on campus at the Fitness and Wellness Center.

Kendall Campus Aquatic Center

Find details, hours, and membership information for the Campus Aquatic Center.

North Campus Aquatic and Fitness Center

Find details, hours, and membership information for the Campus Aquatic Center.

Wolfson Campus Fitness and Wellness Center

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