Counseling Center

The Student Counseling Center provides services and programs designed to help students maintain their emotional well-being to achieve their educational goals. Services include individual counseling, group counseling, educational events, as well as linkage to community resources and additional services. All services are available by appointment either on campus or virtually and can be scheduled by calling (561) 868-3980, emailing the Student Counseling Center at studentcounselingcenter@palmbeachstate.edu or coming in person to the Lake Worth campus. Please visit us on our webpage for further information: www.palmbeachstate.edu/CounselingCenter.

Case Management

As part of the Student Counseling Center our Case Management Services assists students by linking them to community resources, e. g., SNAP registration, local food pantries, financial assistance, and housing issues. While Palm Beach State College does not provide student housing, the Student Counseling Center can provide links to community resources and housing emergency shelters.

Foster Care Liaison

Students who identify as having been a part of the foster care system are provided with additional support and community resource linkage. Please reach out to the Student Counseling Center for more information: www.palmbeachstate.edu/CounselingCenter or call (561) 868-3980.

Student Assistance Fund

The Student Assistance Fund assists students who are facing unexpected financial crisis. Applications for this fund are limited. Please see the online application, which can be accessed via the Student Counseling Center webpage at www.palmbeachstate.edu/CounselingCenter.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Student Counseling Center at (561) 868-3980 or visiting the Counseling webpage at www.palmbeachstate.edu/CounselingCenter.

Panther's Pantry

The Panther’s Pantry is available to any student, faculty or staff member experiencing food insecurities. Each PBSC campus has a Panther’s Pantry, and the hours vary by campus location. Appointments can be booked for both Pantry food pick up and SNAP registration by clicking on the following link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/PanthersPantry1@palmbeachstate.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

Panther's Closet

Panther’s Closet is a College-run thrift store that sells gently used, washed clothing and accessories to students, faculty, and staff for $1 each. Managed by the Dr. Floyd. F Koch Honors College, it is an Honors College service-learning credit course overseen by honors students. The store has locations on the Belle Glade, Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens campuses. All store proceeds go toward helping PBSC students in financial need. For more information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/Panthers-Closet.