• Academic Support
  • Learning Commons
• Course Materials & Technology
  • Loaner Laptop Program & Wi-Fi hotspots
  • Calculator
• Housing Assistance
  • Life Happens Grant
  • Security Deposit
  • Emergency Housing
  • Care Stay Program
• Utilities Assistance
  • Life Happens Grant
• Food Assistance
  • Foodshare
• Childcare Support
• Transportation
  • Jumpstart
• Healthcare
  • TimelyCare
• Mental Health
  • Counseling & Wellness Center
• Career Planning
  • CEC
  • Career Placement

TimelyCare

青青草视频 students have FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare 鈥� the virtual health and well-being platform designed for college students. Students do not need insurance to access TimelyCare services. SF students have access to:

• MedicalNow: On-demand support for common health issues, including cold, flu, and allergies.
• TalkNow: 24/7, on-demand emotional support to talk about anything, including anxiety, relationships, depression, and school-related stressors.
• Scheduled Medical: Choose the day, time, and medical provider that best works for you.
• Scheduled Counseling: Choose the day, time, and mental health provider that best works for you. (6 visits per year)
• Online Success Coaches: On weekdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., get support in Academic Preparedness, Financial Wellness and Career Readiness.
• Health Coaching: Develop healthy lifestyle behaviors, including nutrition, sleep habits, time management, and mindfulness.
• Self-Care Content: Visit the 鈥淓xplore鈥� page within TimelyCare for guided self-care content, including yoga and meditation sessions, as well as group conversations with our providers on a variety of health and well-being topics.
• Basic Needs Support: Access to low or reduced-cost community resources, including food and housing assistance, transit support, childcare, and finances.

Counseling and Wellness Center

The Counseling Center provides short-term, solution-focused counseling to SF students free of charge, as well as crisis intervention, outreach, and consultation. You can talk to a licensed mental health professional in-person, by telephone, or through Zoom video sessions. To schedule an appointment, students can call 352-395-5508.

Dental Clinic

青青草视频鈥檚 Dental Clinic offers the following services by appointment performed by SF Dental Programs students: treatment planning, cleaning, x-rays, oral exams, topical fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, and crowns. Cost for services varies depending on type of service provided to the patient. Call 352-395-5655 to make an appointment.

Fitness Center

All currently enrolled students with a valid SFID may access the Fitness Center for a shower and/or a physical exercise.

Free Menstrual Products

Free menstrual products are available across 青青草视频鈥檚 Northwest Campus and all SF Centers. The products are available through a college-wide effort to ensure students have access to menstrual products in the case of emergencies.

Life Happens Emergency Aid Program

The 青青草视频 Life Happens Emergency Aid Grant is available to assist currently enrolled students who have a sudden, unforeseen financial emergency. Funds are provided by the 青青草视频 Foundation to help students overcome temporary financial crises so that they may remain enrolled at 青青草视频.

Financial Wellness Center

Saints Share Wear

Saints Share Wear is 青青草视频's on-campus thrift shop for clothing, shoes, accessories, and household items. All items are priced at $1 (cash only), and donations of gently used items are appreciated. Saints Share is located in Building H and is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RTS Bus Service

All currently enrolled SF students and staff with a valid SFID card can enjoy pre-paid unlimited access to all RTS Fixed-Route Services. No fee is required.

Homeless Liaison

Students experiencing housing instability should contact SF's Ombudsperson and Homeless Liaison, Dr. Bea Awoniyi for assistance. She can refer students to college and community resources to address their housing situation. You can reach her by phone at 352-395-5513 or by email at bea.awoniyi@sfcollege.edu.

Laptop Loaner Program

Laptops are available to check out at the Tyree Library on the Northwest Campus during Library operating hours. Laptops are also available at SF Center locations during Center business hours. For more information, please reach out to library@sfcollege.edu.

Textbook Loaner Program

Current and/or updated text may be available in the Lawrence W. Tyree Library (Building Y) at the Reserve Desk on the First Floor.

Calculator Rental

Student Life has a limited number of TI-83+ and TI-84 calculators available to students taking math courses. A student may borrow a calculator for a limited period and must return it to the Student Life in the same condition as when it was checked-out.

Learning Commons In-Person and Online Tutoring

The Learning Commons provides free tutoring services and academic coaching for all SF students. Tutoring services are located in Building Y and at all of SF鈥檚 Center Locations.

If help is needed outside of regular tutoring hours, after hours tutoring is available through . Log into eSantaFe, then navigate to Tutoring & Support and choose After Hours Tutoring to get started.

Academic Success Coaching

Learning Commons academic coaching is a collaborative partnership between trained coaches and Santa Fe Students. Peer and faculty coaches work with students to develop personalized strategies for studying, time management, goal-setting, and college resource utilization. Academic coaching is always free and available online and in-person for all SF students.

Workshops

The Learning Commons also offers Workshops In-Person and online. These workshops are 45 minutes long and range from learning the basics of a new language or learning strategies for smart studying and confident test taking.

Disabilities Resource Center (DRC)

The DRC is committed to providing services to students with disabilities so that they can have equal opportunities. The DRC can help with students who need priority seating, alternative testing, sign language interpreters, service animals and more.

TRIO Programs - Student Support Services

Student Support Services provides academic and advising support for first-generation, low income, and/or students with disabilities. Student Support Services is home to 青青草视频's TRIO Hub, a meeting place with a study room that can be reserved, a fully staffed study lab, and computer and printing stations.

Ombudsperson

The Ombudsperson offers a safe and confidential environment for students to discuss concerns, problems, or complaints. As an advocate for fairness, the Ombudsperson serves as an independent and unbiased mediator for students to resolve academic challenges.

Finish at the Top

Finish at the Top supports former 青青草视频 students who have completed more than fifty percent of their degree or credential but have yet to graduate. The program provides students with support and guidance through the re-enrollment process so that they may finally earn the degree they鈥檝e worked for.

Cap and Gown Request

Student Life provides a Cap and Gown Assistance Program as a service for graduating students without the financial resources to purchase a cap and gown.

青青草视频's International Student Support and Advising (ISSA) supports all International and F-1 students academically and when transitioning to the United States.

ISSA Workshops

ISSA Workshops are offered every semester and include: English instruction for non-native speakers. Mastering Canvas and online classes. Transferring from SF to a university. Health insurance in the United States. Resume building and job applications at SF.

Florida Association of International Educators Conference (FILC)

FILC enhances leadership skills, promotes friendships and networks among international and study abroad students, acknowledges and rewards student leaders who work at promoting international understanding on campus, challenges students to see themselves as global leaders and recognizes the differing styles of leadership across cultures.

Scholarships for Undocumented, DACA Students

Open to students who are undocumented, DACA eligible or hold DACA status. Some of the scholarships are specifically for undocumented students, while others are open to all students, no matter their citizenship.

Study Florida Scholarships

Florida Association for International Education (FAIE) is partnering with Study Florida to support two $2,000 scholarships annually for international students pursuing higher education at a college or university in Florida.

World Linkage Institutes Scholarships

Scholarships for students from the following countries: Brazil, Canada, Caribbean, China, Costa Rica, Eastern Europe, France, Israel, Japan, Mexico, West Africa.

Learn More

Undergraduates Fellowships

Immigrants Rising List of Undergraduate Fellowships contain fellowships that undocumented high school and undergraduate students can apply.

JLV College Counseling Scholarship

Scholarships open to international students who are already studying in the United States or hoping to come to the U.S. for their college education.

Career Exploration Center

The Career Exploration Center has staff and resources that can assist students in the process of identifying career goals and programs of study. The CEC has assessments that will help identify a person's interests, values, personality traits and other relevant factors that can be used to suggest careers that are worthy of exploration.

Career and Job Placement Center

The 青青草视频 Career and Job Placement Office provides assistance with off-campus full-time, part-time, internship and apprenticeship opportunities. Services include resume and cover letter preparation, interview coaching, application assistance, employer introductions, workshops and career advising.

Displaced Homemaker Program

The Displaced Homemaker Program assists non-traditional aged students and returning students with admissions application assistance, offering a food pantry, a clothing closet, and free classes and workshops to develop life management skills, employability skills, basic computer skills, job counseling, financial management and educational exploration.

Victims Services

If someone is the victim of a crime, the 青青草视频 Police Department (SFPD) has a Victim Advocate who can guide them to the appropriate agencies, whether the crime occurred on or off campus. Call 352-393-7384 for assistance.

Reporting Concerning Behavior

People who see behavior that indicates a potential for violence or threatens anyone at SF or on SF property should dial 911 or call SFPD at 352-395-5555 and report the behavior with information including location, date and time, persons involved, descriptions, and witness.

Safe Santa Fe App

Safe Santa Fe is an essential tool to enhance safety at SF. This free app will send important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.

Additional Safety Resources

Visit our Safety Information page for more resources on staying safe.

• Safety Escort: SFPD will provide primarily nightly safety escort service to and from buildings for those who desire it. If you desire a safety escort day or night, call 352-395-5519.
• Safe Space: The SFPD building is a refuge for youth and provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for youth in crisis or who are runaways. Youth who come to the PD will be connected to CDS Family and Behavioral Services. This is denoted by the 鈥淪afe Space鈥� sign on the front of the building.
• Safe Trade Zone: The SFPD is a 鈥淪afe Trade Zone.鈥� Persons can conduct transactions for online sales using the Police Department front lobby or parking area. This is especially helpful when meeting strangers to buy or sell goods via an online website. This provides a safer area to transact and is designated by the 鈥淪afe Trade Zone鈥� sign on the front of the building.
• Battery Jump Start: SFPD will provide a portable jump starter box for check out if the battery in a vehicle dies on campus. For those who don鈥檛 know how to jump a dead battery, police can assist on site.
• Clothing: Clothing items are available 24/7 at SFPD by request or referral to anyone. Persons may need clothing in circumstances where their own clothing was damaged or torn, a person was victimized, or for inclement weather.
• Emergency Pantry: A small amount of non-perishable food items are available 24/7 at SFPD by request or referral.

Alachua County Crisis Center

The Alachua County Crisis Center offers 24/7 crisis and suicide intervention services to all residents of Alachua County. These services include 24/7 crisis phone counseling and mobile response care teams, as well as emergency walk-in services and ongoing counseling during regular business hours.

• Local Crisis Line 352-264-6789
• National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988
• Nacional de Prevencion del Suicidio 888-628-9454
• 311 Critical Information 352-264-6557

Alachua County Victims Services and Rape Crisis Center

The Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center provides services to survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual violence and personal injury crimes in Alachua, Bradford, and Union Counties. Counselors are available on a 24-Hour Sexual Assault Helpline at 352-264-6760 or toll free at 866-252-5439. Survivors of rape can make an anonymous report with the Gainesville Police Department through the website .

United Way 211 Helpline

United Way鈥檚 211 Helpline is a free and confidential service that helps people across North Central Florida find the local resources they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Library Partnership Resource Center

The Library Partnership Resource Center provides services and connections to resources to help individuals and families meet their needs. Call 352-334-0160 in advance to make an appointment or to inquire about food, faxing, clothing, and basic needs resources. Applications for public benefits and legal forms are available on a grab-and-go basis.

Bread of the Mighty Food Bank

Bread of the Mighty Food Bank distributes food and personal care items to 190+ non-profit agencies throughout Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, and Levy County. Visit breadofthemighty.org to locate the nearest food pantry.

Feeding Northeast Florida

Feeding Northeast Florida is a regional food bank serving Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam & St. Johns Counties. Visit feedingnefl.org to locate the nearest food pantry.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides funds to help buy food. Visit myflfamilies.com to apply for SNAP benefits and for more information about program eligibility.

Local Food Pantries

Westside Baptist Church of Gainesville 352-333-7700

10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606

Gainesville Community Ministry 352-372-8162

238 SW 4th Avenue Gainesville, Fl 32601

A 2-day supply is given to each member of the household every 28 days. Must apply in person Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. A picture ID and SS Card or SS Print-out required. Must show proof of income.

GRACE Marketplace

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness and is looking for emergency shelter, GRACE Marketplace is here to help. Due to the high volume of inquiries regarding shelter beds, they are unable to respond to calls, voicemails, and emails. Bed entries are conducted in-person on a first-come, first-serve basis Monday through Friday at 8:00 am at 3055 NE 28th Drive. Visit .

St. Francis House

St. Francis House provides emergency shelter for families in downtown Gainesville. While residing at the shelter, guests receive three meals a day, are assigned an individualized case plan to follow, and have access to laundry facilities and phone. As St. Francis House is primarily a shelter for families with children, all guests must have a 鈥渂lue card鈥� (police clearance card from Gainesville Police Department) before receiving any services. Visit .

Peaceful Paths

Peaceful Paths serves survivors of domestic violence in Alachua, Bradford, and Union counties. Peaceful Paths provides a wide range of services including emergency shelter, 24-hour helpline, victim advocacy, children鈥檚 programming, economic empowerment education and support, crisis counseling and support groups, community awareness and intervention, and violence prevention programs. For their 24/7 Helpline, call 352-377-8255 or text 352-727-0948.

Family Promise of Gainesville

Family Promise of Gainesville supports families who have lost, or are at risk of losing, their current housing, including families living in hotels or with family or friends. Single-parent, dual-parent, and multi-generational families are accepted. To be eligible, you must be 18 years or older and have at least one dependent child under the age of 18. To learn more and apply, visit .

CDS Family and Behavioral Health Services

CDS is a local partner for the National Runaway SafeLine and National Safe Place programs. Runaway youth, or youth in any sort of trouble, can be helped by CDS counselors and/or may stay at the CDS Interface Youth Shelters. Visit .

Gainesville Housing Authority

Gainesville Housing Authority provides housing and rental assistance for low-income families, elderly, homeless veterans, and disabled individuals. Residential services such as job training, leadership development, community events, and childcare may also be offered. Visit .

Rebuilding Together North Central Florida

Rebuilding Together North Central Florida provides comprehensive in-home assessments, repairs, installs safety equipment, and energy efficiency upgrades for eligible low-income homeowners. Visit .

Alachua County Division of Social Services (ACDSS)

ACDSS serves eligible low-income residents of Alachua County with medical or general assistance needs for which there are no federal, state, or private programs available. ACDSS provides one-time assistance with rent, mortgage, and/or utility expenses with a maximum combined assistance limit of $1,750. ACDSS can also provide move-in assistance, which includes rental security deposit, utility deposit, first month鈥檚 rent, and/or last month鈥檚 rent with a maximum assistance limit of $3,000. Call 352-264-6750.

Three Rivers Legal Services

Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. is a non-profit law firm dedicated to the provision of quality civil legal assistance to people who are low-income, disabled, and/or elderly in Gainesville, Jacksonville and Lake City, Florida. Visit .

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

The United Way鈥檚 VITA program offers free tax help to taxpayers who need assistance. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified taxpayers. Visit .

Lifeline

Lifeline is a federal program that offers a monthly benefit of up to $9.25 towards phone or internet services for eligible subscribers. A consumer can qualify for the Lifeline benefit if their income is 135% or less than the federal poverty guidelines, or if they participate in SNAP, Medicaid, or other federal programs. Visit .

CareerSource North Central Florida

With locations in Gainesville and Starke, CareerSource is the workforce development agency for Alachua and Bradford Counties. CareerSource staff are available by appointment to provide job counseling and unemployment support. Visit .

Goodwill Job Junction

Goodwill Job Junctions are no-cost, full-service career centers for people who want to find a job and develop the skills they need to be successful in their search. They offer computers for anyone interested in preparing a resume, conducting job searches, mock interviews, and a program that introduces computer software in-person and through their virtual training program. Visit .

Alachua County Library District

Alachua County Library District provides public library services with 12 branch locations, two bookmobiles, and multiple deposit collections. Their goal is to provide all community members with free, open and equal access to education, information, and entertainment. Visit .

New River Public Library Cooperative

New River Public Library Cooperative provides library service in Baker County, Bradford County and Union County. Visit .

SWAG Family Resource Center

The SWAG Family Resource Center offers after-school tutoring, a computer lab, books, games and toys for children, and referrals for services. Visit .

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care and community services at no cost. To apply for WIC, contact a local WIC office by calling 800-342-3556.

Healthy Families Florida

Healthy Families Florida is an accredited home visiting program for expectant parents and parents of newborns experiencing stressful life situations. Parents must enroll before the child reaches the age of 90 days and cannot have an open DCF case. Services may begin prenatally and end when children are up to 5 years old. Visit .

Healthy Start of North Central Florida

Healthy Start of North Central Florida provides parenting education, nutritional guidance and education, breastfeeding support and education, smoking cessation support, care coordination and access to prenatal and child healthcare for expecting parents. Visit .

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County

The Early Learning Coalition offers financial assistance for childcare and school readiness and connects families with voluntary pre-kindergarten, after-school programs, resource and referral programs to assist parents in finding child care providers and funding child care services. Visit .

Kid 2 Kid Closet

Kid 2 Kid Closet offers gently used kids鈥� clothing, toys, books, and baby items for free once every thirty days. They provide you with a bag and you can choose to fill it how you see fit. Kid 2 Kid Closet is located at 2022 SW 122nd St, Gainesville, FL 32607 (Building D). Their hours are Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Thursdays 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Elder Care of Alachua County

The mission of ElderCare of Alachua County is to be an advocate for the elderly and provide services that will build capacity, maximize independence and enrich the quality of life for seniors in Alachua County. Services include Alz鈥檚 Place adult day care for Alzheimer鈥檚 and memory care patients, Meals on Wheels, Independence with Low Vision, home-based services, community services, and the Senior Recreation Center. Visit .

Elder Options

Elder Options is committed to connecting older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers to resources and assistance for living with independence in North Central Florida. Their services include home and community-based care, preventing elder abuse, providing Medicare assistance through the Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program, and offering the Elder Helpline at 800-262-2243. Visit .

Malcolm Randal Veterans Administration Medical Center

The Malcolm Randal Veterans Administration Medical Center provides full-range medical services and case management to honorable veteran of the armed forces, homeless veterans, and returning service members. Call 352-376-1611.

Alachua County Veterans鈥� Services

Alachua County Veterans鈥� Services assists veterans and their dependents in securing all entitled benefits earned through honorary military service. Call 352-264-6740.

Medicaid

Medicaid provides medical coverage to low-income individuals and families. To learn about eligibility or enroll, visit .

Florida Department of Health

The Florida Department of Health in Alachua and Bradford Counties provides health services to individuals and families who qualify following a financial eligibility screening. The We Care Physician Referral Network provides access to necessary volunteer medical and dental services for uninsured residents with low income.

UF Health Equal Access Clinic Network

Equal Access is a network of student-run free healthcare clinics established by the UF College of Medicine. Pre-medical and health professional student volunteers in collaboration with the UF faculty and staff provide care for the medically underserved in the community. Services include primary care clinics, specialty clinics, and health education classes. Find a clinic at .

UF Health Mobile Outreach Clinic

The Mobile Outreach Clinic delivers healthcare to the medically underserved in low-income neighborhoods and rural areas. Services include routine physicals, routine health screenings, family planning, check-ups for minor illnesses and ailments, specialty clinics, and confidential HIV and STD testing. Appointments can be made by calling 352-273-5329.

Helping Hands Clinic

Helping Hands is a group of volunteer health professionals who provide free healthcare services for homeless and low-income patients in a safe, welcoming, supportive environment. The clinic is staffed by social workers, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, and community volunteers. Visit .

ACORN Clinic

The Alachua Country Organization for Rural Needs, also known as ACORN Clinic provides high-quality, comprehensive dental care for individuals and families of rural North Central Florida regardless of ability to pay. Visit .

WellFlorida Council HIV High Impact Prevention

WellFlorida Council鈥� HIV High Impact Prevention provides confidential HIV Testing on weekdays by appointment and links HIV affected individuals to prevention and care services. Visit .

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)

CARD provides diagnosis referrals, support groups, referrals to professional service providers, a lending library for books on disabilities, a visual supports lab, telephone and email consultation, short-term consultative services, various trainings, and screenings to determine if further evaluation is necessary. Visit .

Center for Independent Living

Center for Independent Living provides individuals with disabilities services including employment, para-transit services, information and referrals, advocacy, independent life skills training, American Sign Language, disaster readiness, a wheelchair ramp building program, peer supports, and disability awareness trainings. Visit .

Blossoming Butterfly

Blossoming Butterfly is committed to walking hand-in-hand with individuals who are coping with the unexpected diagnosis of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and uterine cancer. Services include emergency financial assistance, mastectomy and lumpectomy support, beauty services, mental health resources, meditation/yoga sessions, and community resources. Visit .

FamilyWize Prescription Discount

United Way of North Central Florida partners with FamilyWize to provide access to affordable prescription medications with discount prescription cards and a mobile app. Visit .

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare promotes the health, recovery, and well-being of those affected by mental illnesses and substance use disorders through prevention, coordinated treatment, and supportive services. Visit .

NAMI Gainesville

NAMI Gainesville provides education, support, and advocacy to empower individuals living with mental illness and their families, and to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness. Visit .

Gainesville Opportunity Center

Gainesville Opportunity Center is a community program where people whose lives have been drastically interrupted by a major mental illness come voluntarily to rebuild their lives and achieve dreams and goals of social, financial, educational, and vocational independence. Visit .

Remedy Community Vet

Remedy Community Vet, formerly known as St. Francis Pet Care, provides primary non-emergency veterinary care, including exams, consultations, treatment, vaccinations, microchips, and nail trimming. They also provide pet supplies when available. To request an appointment or find a mobile clinic, visit .

Humane Society of North Central Florida

The Humane Society of North Central Florida offers many services that are low-cost or free to the public including spay and neuter services, vaccine and wellness clinics, rehoming resources, and a pet food and litter bank. Visit .

Alachua County Animal Resources and Care

Alachua County Animal Resources offers a variety of services for pet owners including spay/neuter surgery for animals that have been adopted from Alachua County Animal Resources, medically necessary euthanasia (must provide medical records), rabies vaccinations, county licenses, and microchipping. Call 352-264-6870.