USF Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program

05/19/2026

Students!

The Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce Emergency Fund provides awards of up to $1,500 for students enrolled in clinical graduate behavioral health programs.

Apply today at https://bit.ly/FCBHW-Emergency-Fund

Facing an unexpected financial hardship that may impact your education?

The Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce Emergency Fund provides awards of up to $1,500 for students enrolled in clinical graduate behavioral health programs. Funding may assist with emergency expenses such as housing, utilities, food insecurity, medical expenses, childcare or essential vehicle repairs.

Apply at: https://bit.ly/FCBHW-Emergency-Fund

05/15/2026

Are you a Florida counseling graduate student or Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern looking to build a strong foundation for your career?

Join the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) June 11-12 for expert knowledge and advice from professionals in the field to help you along your journey.

Register: https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/event-6603360

05/11/2026

Free, virtual conference opportunity.

We are two weeks away from the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities - FCIC Employment Virtual Conference: Talent Actualized!

📆Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Register for this free, online training event designed for:
- Rehabilitation and employment professionals
- Educators
- Employers
- Policymakers
- Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) & family members
- Others committed to advancing inclusive employment opportunities

Register today via this link: f8da046d-5d5d-4f92-acd0-1a7ae4e92111@741bf7de-e2e5-46df-8d67-82607df9deaa" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f8da046d-5d5d-4f92-acd0-1a7ae4e92111@741bf7de-e2e5-46df-8d67-82607df9deaa

Additional details can be found on the website: https://flfcic.cbcs.usf.edu/webinars_talent.html .tab=0

05/06/2026

05/04/2026

Congratulations Dr. Smith!

On Friday, during the USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences Faculty and Staff Spring Assembly two of our faculty members were recognized for their extraordinary work.

⭐️𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧-𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡 was awarded the Outstanding Faculty Graduate Mentor Award.
▪️The award recognizes faculty who demonstrate the highest level of quality in the mentoring of graduate students in teaching, research, and service.

⭐️𝐃𝐫. 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐌. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐣𝐚𝐬 was award the Outstanding Faculty Service Award.
▪️This award is given to tenured or non-tenured faculty of any rank who demonstrated at least three years of outstanding service to the department, college, university, profession or local community within the past year.

Congratulations ladies! Well deserved. 👏

04/07/2026

#27 in the nation, #1 in Florida! 👏
Proud of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

The latest U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings are out and USF continues to rise across multiple disciplines reflecting the university's strong commitment to quality education and student success.

We are proud of the USF Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program who ranked #27 nationally and #1 in Florida!👏

USF’s announcement and list of programs can be found here: https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspx

04/06/2026

Join FBHA for a webinar on supporting neurodivergent individuals in mental health crises.

This webinar will explore how neurodivergent conditions, like autism, shape a person’s experience during a mental health crisis and their interactions with 988 call centers. Participants will learn practical strategies to:

-Recognize and understand the unique needs of neurodivergent callers
-Identify masked warning signs of increased su***de risk
-Conduct more effective, person-centered crisis calls

Register today to secure your spot > https://www.fadaa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2050066&group=

04/06/2026

03/31/2026

The Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences (RCDS) program hosted a virtual info session on March 26th.

The info session explains the program, potential career opportunities, and more. You can learn more about this CACREP accredited program on their website. https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/cfs/academics/rmhc/rcds/index.aspx

You can view it now on YouTube https://youtu.be/jeyVqAXHGSc

The fully online Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences (RCDS) at USF trains counselors to work with people with physical, menta...

03/31/2026

Everette Coffman, PhD, an assistant professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program, presented at the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors conference held Feb. 27–28 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Dr. Coffman presented alongside MFT graduate student, Olivia King, and a second presentation with Monica Lamie, a graduate of the Marriage and Family Therapy certificate program.

https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/marriage-and-family-therapy-faculty-member-student-present-relationship-education-research-at-national-conference.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ4tSNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnOEpmdVZmdWU1QUR6b0VMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl0QdkAya7n_pNcb86iOY59EBB2w1Th6npq1pM39c_gTpYtiCFtjFN6QZDJ3_aem_Yb_L5_rOI9E7Jg4zoDLzgg