Staying Healthy
Staying healthy while away from home shouldn’t be difficult. Beacon’s team of health professionals keeps you living an active lifestyle, so you can be focused on classes and activities. With health services, counseling, campus safety, and more working together — we’re committed to providing access to resources, tools, and services that benefit your overall physical and mental well-being throughout your time at Beacon
Student Health
For all your physical healthcare needs, Beacon has partnered with Community Health Centers–Leesburg. This gorgeous center provides comprehensive, non-emergency medical, dental, behavioral, and vision services in a holistic, patient-centered facility — most services are available at one location across the street from our newest residence halls.
Meet the Health Team
Tekayiha Innocent-Coleman
Director of Health Promotion
352-638-9745tcoleman@beaconcollege.eduAubrey Cash
College Nurse
352-638-9793acash@beaconcollege.eduVeronica Simpkins
Life Skills Educator and Case Manager
352-638-9798vsimpkins@beaconcollege.eduPeace of Mind
Have you met Sully? Sully is a handsome Goldendoodle, and he is a registered emotional support animal. Students can schedule 1-on-1 visits with Sully and see him at the Center for Student Success.
Counseling
Helping you reduce psychological distress, develop interpersonal skills, and nurture a stable sense of self is the focus of our Counseling and Wellness team — all to help you accomplish your academic and personal goals.
Commonly addressed concerns include emotional issues, developmental issues, substance use, and academic performance. Our team offers a multitude of services, including short-term individual counseling, group counseling, skill-building workshops, crisis intervention, and on-campus screenings.
Meet the Counseling Team
Dana Manzo
Vice President of Student Affairs
352-638-9751dmanzo@beaconcollege.eduSommer Mooneyhan
Assistant Director of Counseling
352-638-9766smooneyhan@beaconcollege.eduVenus Beulah
Counselor
352-638-9797vbeulah@beaconcollege.eduAli S. Hall
Counselor
352-787-4616ahall@beaconcollege.eduBethanie Sylvaince
Counselor
352-787-0685bsylvaince@beaconcollege.eduCrystal Boone
Counselor
cboone@beaconcollege.eduContact Information
Appointments: 352-638-9787 or email counseling@beaconcollege.edu
The Beacon Wellness Line: 833-434-1217
A 24/7, confidential support line designed to offer immediate services to help you manage your concerns. You will be connected to a licensed mental health professional ready to help you.
Confidentiality Notice
The counselors at the Counseling and Wellness Center take confidentiality very seriously. Health privacy laws protect each student’s mental health records. Student information cannot be shared with a third party without written and signed consent.
Occupational Therapy
In addition to physical health and mental well-being, you’ll have the supportive educational environment to help you succeed through defined occupational therapy.
Commonly addressed concerns include review of needs and treatment options for fine/gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, self-care, and emotional regulation. Our occupational therapist will work with your faculty and learning specialists to further assist in accessibility and integrate additional assistive technology. Individual and group therapy sessions are available.
Additionally, you’ll be able to utilize the new Sensory and Mindfulness Room located in the Counseling and Wellness Center. The 324-square-foot room serves as a quiet space for students who might need to get away from the hectic education environment.
Meet the Occupational Therapy Team
Jennifer Castilloveitia
Occupational Therapist
352-638-9727jcastilloveitia@beaconcollege.edu
Staying active keeps your body and mind at its peak. Check out the many ways to get involved.