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Name County Contact Information Website Position Available Population Served
Abilities, Inc. of Florida Hillsborough and Pinellas (727) 538-7370x345 http://www.abletrust.org/abilities-of-fl/abilities-of-fl.html Practicum and Internship Vocational evaluation, skills training, transitional living, and job placement services
Addiction Recovery Care of Tampa Hillsborough Dr. Scott Anderson (813) 731-9375 N/A Practicum Substance Abuse
Adoption Miracles Hillsborough Renee Halsnik, LMHC (813) 654-6911 http://www.adoptionmiracles.org/ Practicum and Internship The goal of Adoption Miracles is to provide comprehensive adoption planning, placement, and counseling services to all members of the adoption triad.
Agency for Community Treatment Services (ACTS) Hillsborough (multiple locations) Richard Gibbons, LMHC (813) 246-4899x231 or rgibbons@actsfl.org http://actsfl.org/ Practicum and Internship Services include: prevention, treatment, and supportive services for substance abuse, mental illness, child protection, delinquency, criminal justice, housing, economic self-sufficiency, and health and wellness
AIDS Coalition of Pinellas County Pinellas Cheryl (727) 449-2437 N/A   AIDS
Alternative Treatment International, Inc (A.T.I.) Pinellas Alan Meyers, Executive Director 1-800-897-8060 http://atiwellness.com/ Internship Alternative Treatmentf for Substance Abuse and other Mental Health disorders using the Mind-Body-Spirit-Environment approach.
Alzheimer's Association Pinellas Park Melinda Faires (727) 578-2558 http://www.alz-tbc.org/ Practicum and Internship The mission of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is to provide a support system for Alzheimer’s families through patient services, education, advocacy and research. 
Associated Marine Institutes Hillsborough Magie Valdes (813) 887-3300 http://www.amikids.org/ Practicum and Internship AMI programs consist of residential and day treatment programs for adjudicated youth and six alternative schools for at-risk students in Florida and Illinois.
 
Bailey - McCaffery          
Bay Pines Pinellas Anna Marie Ray (727) 398-9306 http://www.baypines.va.gov/ Practicum and Internship Veterans
Boley Center for Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. Pinellas Kevin (727) 224-8381 http://www.boleycenters.org/boley_centers.htm Practicum and Internship Enrich the lives of people in recovery by providing the highest quality treatment, rehabilitation, employment and housing services.
Bridgework Counseling Center Pinellas        
Brookwood Pinellas Pam Mesmer, Ph.d, LMHC (727) 822-4789 http://www.brookwoodflorida.org/ Practicum and Internship Brookwood Florida is dedicated to providing troubled adolescent girls with an alternative living environment and therapeutic program encompassing education, employability skills, independent living training and counseling that will prepare them for self-sufficiency or successful family reunification.
Camelot Community Care, Inc. Hillsborough Thomas Garcia, LMHC (813) 871-7650x233 http://www.camelotcommunitycare.org/ Practicum and Internship Mental Health and Substance Abuse services for several Florida Dept. of Juvenile Justice programs
Caring and Sharing Center for Independent Living Pinellas Michael Cook (727) 577-0065 or michael@cascil.org http://www.cascil.org/ Practicum and Internship Assist persons with disabilitites to achieve a self-determined lifestyle to the greatest degree possible in the least restrictive environment
Carlton Rehabilitation Services          
CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse) Pinellas Bonnie Marshall (727) 895-4912x107 http://www.casa-stpete.org/index.htm Practicum and Internship Domestic violence and abuse
Catholic Charities Hillsborough and Pinellas Abby Evert (800) 242-9012x25 http://www.ccdosp.org/index.cfm Practicum and Internship Various populations; contact facility for information on specific programs
Center for Comprehensive Services (CCS) Hillsborough Geoffrey Kanter, Ph.D (813) 948-3325 http://www.mentorabi.com/standard/page.aspx?guid=156f18de-b0ee-4ac1-87cd-8dc7785140e2   Provides individualized outcome driven post-acute rehabilitation services for persons with acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions
Center for Living and Learning     http://1y.boston-car-donation.gegn.org/    
Center for Rational Living Hillsborough and Pinellas Bradley Callahan, MSW (813)781-9676 or (727) 230-9157 http://www.rationallivingfoundation.com/professionalstaff.html Practicum and Internship Substance Abuse and Anger Management
Centre for Women Hillsborough  Lisa Richardson (813) 251- 8437 http://centreforwomen.com Internship Substance Abuse for women
CHEER Counseling Hillsborough Linda Falkner, LMHC                           (813) 620-4214 http://cheercounseling.com/home Practicum and Internship Provides mental health services to multiple populations including couples, children, families, adults and adolescents.
Children's Advocacy Center Lee   http://www.cac-swfl.org/ Internship Children's Advocacy Center works with abused children and survivors of abuse and under one umbrella offers services to help the healing process.
The Children's Healing Institute Palm Beach (561) 585 -1650 http://www.childrenshealinginstitute.org/index.html Practicum and Internship Children and Families
The Children's Home Hillsborough Catherine Conti (813) 855-4435
 
http://www.childrenshome.org/ Practicum and Internship Children and Families
Cognitive Rehabilitation and Family Support Services Pinellas        
Community Hospital of New Port Richey Pasco Stacy Henderson (727) 834-5957 http://www.communityhospitalnpr.com/ Practicum and Internship Behavioral health
Covenant House Florida Orange  Berardo Fuentez, Director of Program Services (407)736-9004 bfuentez@covenanthousefl.org www.covenanthousefl.org  Practicum and Internship Adolescents 
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Hillsborough  Kathy (813) 969-4931 http://www.crisiscenter.com/ Internship Provides services to multiple populations
DAACO Hillsborough Gabriella (813) 984-0909 ext. 241 http://www.dacco.org/ Practicum and Internship Substance Abuse
Dawn Center Hernando 352-684-7191 http://www.dawncenter.org/   Domestic and sexual violence shelter
Deaf & Hearing Connection Pinellas Julie Church (727) 399-9983 http://www.dhctb.org/ Internship The Deaf and Hearing Connection’s goal is to empower people affected by hearing loss to function as productive, independent and self-reliant citizens.
Division of Blind Services Pinellas (727) 893-2341 http://dbs.myflorida.com/ Practicum and Internship Blind and visually impaired
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation All counties Bruce Ferris (850) 245-3283 http://rehabworks.org/ Practicum and Internship Rehab
Eckerd Youth Alternatives Pinellas Rob Painter (727) 461-2990x521 http://www.eckerd.org/index.html Practicum and Internship Eckerd Youth Alternatives is one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit providers of services for at-risk and high-risk youth and their families
Epilepsy Services of West Central Florida Hillsborough  Thomas Orth (813) 870-3414 http://www.epilepsyservices.com/index.html Practicum and Internship Rehabilitation
Everyday Blessings Hillsborough Nicholas Ken, Clinical Coordinator (813) 982-9226 http://www.everybless.org/index.htm Internship Children Services
Fairwinds Treatment Center Pinellas M.K. El- Yousef (727) 449-0300 http://www.fairwindstreatment.com/index.asp Practicum and Internship Eating disorders and substance abuse
Family Continuity Programs Pinellas 813-321-3007      
Family Counseling Center   941-955-7017      
Family Resources- Pinellas Schools Pinellas Tanya Sessions (727) 298- 3910 www.family-resources.org Practicum and Internship Children and Families
First Step Sarasota Donna Paylor (941) 366-5333 http://www.fsos.org/ Practicum and Internship Substance Abuse
First United Methodist Church- St.Pete Pinellas William Smalling (727) 894- 4661 http://fumcsp.com/dbfiles/counseling.php   Christian Counseling
Florida Institute for Neurological Rehabilitation  Hardee 863-773-2857 Ext 4450 http://www.floridainstitute.com/   Rehabilitation
Girls Incorporated  Sarasota Marissa Monroe (941) 366-6646 http://www.girlsinc.org/ic/ Internship Female high-risk, underserved youth
Goodwill Industries  Pinellas Edwin Pelvis (727) 523-1512x1550 or Christopher Nealson x1515 http://www.goodwill-suncoast.org/ Practicum and Internship Various programs; contact facility for information on specific programs
Gulf & Lake Academy Pinellas Nancy Silva P.h.D LMHC - Clinical Director 727-464-6888 Ext 46799 http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/Facilities/central_facilities/Lake_Academy.html Practicum and Internship Intensive Mental Health for adjudicated youth.  Residential Treatment.
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services  Pinellas and Hillsborough  (727) 479-1800 or Pam Stiers (727) 538- 7150 ext 3104 http://www.gcjfs.org/ Practicum and Internship Multiple populations served
Gulf Coast Recovery    Dianne Allen 800.461.0641
 
http://www.gulfcoastrecovery.org/index.htm Practicum and Internship Substance Abuse
Healthcare Connection Hillsborough  Don Wood (813) 931-5560 http://www.healthcareconnectionoftampa.com/ Practicum and Internship Addictions
Hernando Pasco Hospice Hernando and Pasco (727) 863-7971, (352) 597-4668  http://www.hph-hospice.org/   Provides counseling to patients with life-limiting illness and to their families, bereavement counseling for individuals and groups,and children’s bereavement counseling that includes individual and groups. 
Hillsborough County Department of Children's Services Hillsborough Joyce Poklemba, M.A. (813) 264-3807x129 Fax: (813) 264-3872 http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/childrensservices/ Practicum and Internship The department manages a wide range of residential and non-residential services for at-risk children and parents, Head Start, the Child Care Licensing office and Parent Education classes.
Hillsborough County Head Start Hillsborough Jocie  Fletcher, LCSW (813) 272-5140 http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/headstart/ Internship Children and families
Hospice     http://www.hospicenet.org/index.html    
Institute for Psychotherapy Hillsborough 813-632-2218 N/A   Substance Abuse
Integrity Counseling Inc. Pinellas Jane McGuire (727) 531-0950 integritycounseling@aol.com www.integritycounseling.net Practicum and Internship Adolescents and Adults
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Hillsborough James M. MacAulay (813) 972-2000x7830 http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?id=131 Practicum and Internship Veterans
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc. Sarasota Wendy Effron, LCSW (941) 366-2224 http://www.jfcs-cares.org/ Practicum and Internship Various populations; contact facility for information on specific programs
JMK of Tampa Inc. Hillsborough Joey Kilpatrick, CRC (813) 453-9970    Limited Internship Private Vocational Rehabilitation 
Juvenile Welfare Board Pinellas Gay Lancaster (727) 547-5633 http://www.jwbpinellas.org/ Internship The Juvenile Welfare Board supports the healthy development of all children and their families in Pinellas County through advocacy, research, planning, training, communications, coordinating of resources and funding.
Lee Memorial Health System Lee (239) 772-6500 http://www.leememorial.org/facilities/leememorialhospital.asp    
Lee Mental Health (Ruth Cooper Center) Lee (239) 275-3222 http://www.ruthcoopercenter.org/whowhoweare.html   Provide a wide spectrum of services, including children’s and adult’s behavioral health services, both crisis and long-term, substance abuse recovery services, and protective services for children and their families. 
Life Center of the Suncoast Hillsborough  Sheryle Baker (813) 237- 3114 http://www.lifecenteroftampa.org/ Practicum and Internship Children, Adults and Families 
Life Discovery Counseling Center Hillsborough  Robbie Goss (813) 264-8771
 
http://www.lifediscoveryministry.com/LDCC.htm   Christian Counseling
Lighthouse of Pinellas at Watson Center Pinellas Beverly Bennett (727) 544-4433 ext. 234 http://www.watsoncenter.org/process.cfm?pageID=3 Practicum and Internship Blind and visually impaired
MacDonald Training Center Hillsborough (813) 870-1300  http://www.macdonaldcenter.org/index.asp Internship Disabilities 
Manatee Glens Manatee Dr. Bob Boxley (941) 782-4131 http://www.manateeglens.org/ Practicum and Internship Mental Health and Substance Abuse  
Martha B. King Middle School Manatee Robin Hardy, Principal         (941) 798-6820 http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/middleschool/king/ Internship Middle School students. 
Mental Health Care Hillsborough Human Resources (813) 272-2244 http://www.mhcinc.org/ Practicum and Internship Various populations; contact facility for information on specific programs
Metropolitan Ministries Hillsborough (813) 209-1251 http://www.metromin.org/index.asp Practicum and Internship Various populations; contact facility for information on specific programs
Morton Plant Hospital  Pinellas   (727) 725-6111 http://www.mpmhealth.com/    
Northside Mental Health  Hillsborough  Leah Robertson (813) 977-8700x224 http://www.northsidemhc.org/ Practicum and Internship Mental Health
Operation PAR Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, Lee Tom Welsh - twelsh@operpar.org http://www.operationpar.org/ Internship Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Psychological Management Group Hillsborough and Pasco Robert Wright, Ph.D (813) 963-1016 http://www.psychologicalmanagementgroup.com/index.htm Practicum and Internship Individual counseling and psychotherapy for adults, children, adolescents and seniors. Counseling is also available for couples and entire families.
Pasco Family Protection Team Pasco John Wisebaker (727) 845-8080 http://www.abusenet.org/pp/teams/d-5b.html   It is our mission to assist in the Protection of Pasco County Children from the devastating affects of child abuse
Peace River Center Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Rita Langdale (863) 519-0575x1129 http://www.peace-river.com/aboutus.htm Practicum and Internship Services offered by Peace River Center include Crisis Stabilization Unit, Outpatient Counseling, Psychiatric/Medical, Adult Residential Treatment, Case Management, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault programs, and 24-hour Crisis Hotline services.
PEMHS (Personal Enrichment through Mental Health Services, Inc.) Pinellas John Link (727) 545-6477 ext. 413 http://www.pemhs.org/ Practicum and Internship PEMHS is dedicated to enhancing the mental health, family functioning and development of adults and children in our community.
Polk County Drug Court Polk  Jim Hornsby (503) 623-1877 http://courts.oregon.gov/Polk/docs/DRUG_COURT_BROCHURE.pdf Internship Substance Abuse
Project Rainbow (Easter Seals) Manatee MaryAnn (941) 355-7637ext. 457 http://swfl.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=FLSW_respite Practicum and Internship Provides a vital resource to families in the community who are raising one or more children who are medically fragile, chronically ill or diagnosed with a disability
Project Return, Inc. Hillsborough Mike Ross (813) 933-9020  http://www.projectreturn.org/page/page/1400322.htm   Project Return is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people experiencing mental illnesses through educational, vocational, and supportive housing services so that they may live productive and fulfilling lives in the community.
Public Defenders Office Pinellas and Sarasota Libby Lubin, LMHC, CRC (727) 464-7986 (Pinellas); Elliot Metcalfe (941) 861-5500 N/A    
Redlands Christian Migrant Association Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco, Manatee, Desoto, Hardee (239) 658-3560  http://www.rcma.org/    
Rehabilitation Counseling Associates Pinellas (727) 323-4220 N/A   Rehabilitation
Riverside Academy Hillsborough Paul Kirkham (813) 239-3321 http://www.sunshineyouthservices.com/riverside.htm Practicum and Internship 165-bed moderate risk residential commitment program that provides specialized substance abuse treatment services for males ages 12 to 18
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) Sarasota Eva Cristiani, LCSW (941) 365-0208 or 01112@sparcc.net http://www.sparcc.net/   Domestic and sexual violence
Salvation Army Hillsborough (813) 266-0055 http://www.salvationarmytampa.org/ Practicum and Internship Various populations; contact facility for information on specific programs
Sarasota Memorial Hospital  Sarasota 941-917-7760 http://www.smh.com/   Psychiatric Inpatient and Substance Abuse
Self- Reliance Inc Hillsborough Brenda Ruehl (813) 375- 3965 http://www.self-reliance.org/ Practicum and Internship Works towards independent living for those with disabilities.
St. Joseph's Hospital  Hillsborough Everett (813) 870- 4730  http://www.sjbhealth.org/homepage.cfm?id=584 Practicum and Internship Inpatient Psychiatric Care 
Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health Pinellas Human Resources (727) 327-7656 ext. 4204 http://www.suncoastcenter.com/ Practicum and Internship Various populations including Substance Abuse and Children/Families. 
Sunshine Youth Services  Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk  Gene Magrini (813) 514-6275x210 http://www.sunshineyouthservices.com/ Practicum and Internship Youth aged 12-18. 
Sunrise of Pasco County Pasco Clinical Director (352) 521-3358 http://www.sunrisepasco.org/   Domestic Violence and Sexual Assult
Tampa Bay Academy Hillsborough Krystal Jackman (813) 677-6700 ext. 360.
 
http://www.tampabay-academy.com/ Practicum and Internship Youth
Tampa Crossroads Hillsborough  (813) 238-8557  Ext. 401 http://www.tampacrossroads.com/default.asp?url=main/welcome.htm Practicum and Internship Substance Abuse/ Women with a history of criminal offenses
Tampa Jewish Family Services  Hillsborough Vicki Robey (813) 960-1848 http://www.tjfs.org/ Practicum  Various populations; contact facility for information on specific programs
The Harbor Pasco (727) 849-9988  http://www.theharbor-bhci.org/ Practicum and Internship Substance Abuse
The Spring of Tampa Bay Hillsborough Eric Greorich (813) 621-7233  + Practicum and Internship Domestic Violence and abuse
Town and Coutry Hospital  Hillsborough  1-866-933-3869 or Thomas Garcia-(813) 855- 6666 ext 240 http://www.townandcountryhospital.com/ Practicum and Internship Substance Abuse
Turning Point of Tampa Hillsborough  Stacy Washburn (813) 882-3003 http://www.tpoftampa.com/ Practicum and Internship Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders 
Two 6 Resources Inc. Orange  Patrick Scott (407) 894- 5051 http://www.twosixresources.org Internship Vocational Rehabilitation 
Vet Center          
Vincent House  Pinellas William McKeever 727-541-0321 http://www.vincent-house.org/ Internship A vocational and social recovery program for adults that experience a mental illness, based on the International Center for Clubhouse Development (ICCD) Clubhouse Model.
The Wellness Community Sarasota John Kleinbaum (941) 921- 5539 http://www.wellness-swfl.org/ Practicum and Internship Cancer support and Education
West Care Pinellas 727-579-9016 srinaldi@westcare.com http://www.westcare.com/slflorida.jsp Practicum and Internship Substance abuse related services for gay, lesbians, and transgender, and counseling for clients with HIV.
Western Judicial Services Hillsborough  Henry Robles (813) 930-9595 http://www.westernjudicial.com/   Skills training to offenders and socially disadvantaged. 
Women's Resource Center of Mantee Manatee Maria Zavala Program Director (941) 747-6797 http://www.wrcmanatee.org/   Women support services.
YMCA- Sarasota Sarasota John, Program Director, at (941) 361-6752 http://www.sarasota-ymca.org/socialServices/triad.cfm Practicum and Internship Children and Adolescents in either Triad or Character House program. 
Youth and Family Althernatives  Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Sarasota and Manatee (813) 901-3400 or Carolyn Arnold (727) 569- 1004 http://www.yfainc.org/ Practicum and Internship Children and Families