Lake-Sumter State College is committed to supporting students as they navigate the pressures of school, stress, family, relationships, and daily life challenges through the Student Assistance Program or SAP. We recognize the significance of this program, highlighted by the latest key mental health statistics for higher education students reported by the American Council on Education (ACE) for the 2022-23 academic year:
- Anxiety & Depression: 36% of students screened positive for anxiety symptoms.
- Depression: 41% of students screened positive for depression symptoms.
- Suicidality in College Students: 14% of students had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year, and 6% developed a suicide plan.
- Loneliness: In spring 2023, 51% of students reported feeling lonely.
- Stress: 78% of college students experienced moderate or high levels of stress within the last 30 days.
- Mental Health Impact on Academic Performance: Over 80% of students reported that mental or emotional difficulties negatively impacted their academic performance for one to six or more days in the past four weeks.
We now offer two counseling support options for students to choose from!
OPTION #1: BetterMynd 24/7 Online Support
Enrolled LSSC students aged 18 and older (excluding dual enrollment students) can access 24/7 online counseling support from a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors from the state of Florida. Students can select a counselor based on their demographics, identities, lived experiences, and specialties. Next steps:
- Click here to learn more!
- Scroll down to view “What to Expect at Your First Counseling Session” and decide if this option is right for you.
- Ready to register?
- On a mobile device: Scroll up and tap the menu icon in the top right corner and select the blue “Register As Student” button.
- On a PC or laptop: Scroll up and click the blue “Register” button in the top right corner.
- Use your LSSC student login credentials to complete your registration and login. Note: If you are a student employee, use your student email login information to register successfully.
- Need help registering? Click here to watch a short video.
OPTION #2: LifeStream Local Support
All LSSC enrolled students (including dual enrollment students and those under the age of 18) can access counseling through our local private provider. Through this service, we provide students with up to five free face-to-face counseling sessions. Click here to begin the referral process.