Florida Tech recognizes that deciding how to respond to discrimination, harassment, and/or sexual misconduct can be difficult, and is committed to treating all members of the community with care and respect. Below are the on-campus confidential resources that are available to our campus community.
Student Counseling Center
321-674-8050
Holzer Student Health Center
321-674-8078
Campus Chaplain- Catholic
321-674-8045
Student Ombudsperson
Kristen Nelson
321-309-3038
Ombuds@vaftizo.com
- United Way provides a range of programs to support health, education, and financial stability for individuals and families in Brevard County.
Women’s Center of Brevard website
- Phone: 321-242-3110
- Provides resources and support for women, including counseling, housing assistance, and career development programs.
- Phone: 317- 800-1901
- This organization supports the LGBTQ+ community in Brevard County through events, advocacy, and educational programs.
NAACP South Brevard (Melbourne) | North Brevard Branches
- The NAACP branches in Melbourne and North Brevard work to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all people.
- BAC provides employment services, training, and support for individuals with disabilities, helping them achieve personal and professional goals.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Investigates discrimination complaints, provides mediation services, and offers educational programs to prevent discrimination.
Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
- Ensures equal access to education and promotes educational excellence through vigorous enforcement of civil rights.
Serene Harbor (Domestic Violence Center)
- 24-Hour Help line: 321-726-8282
Sexual Assault Victim Services (SAVS) of Brevard
- 24-Hour Hotline: 321-784-4357
Circles of Care (Mental Health Crisis Stabilization)
- Phone: 321-914-0640 (24-Hour Intake Services)
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Phone: 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673)
- Call Toll Free 1-866-455-3897 to speak with a drug or alcohol counselor right now.
- Text START to 678678
- Call at 1-866-488-7386
- Email: help@LGBThotline.org
- Phone: 888-843-4564 (LGBT National Hotline)
- Phone: 888-OUT-LGBT/888-688-5428 (LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline)
- 1-on-1 Online Peer Support Chat
- Local address: 1920 S Babcock St. Melbourne, Florida 32901
- Phone: 321 - 294 - 0400
- Phone: (877) 565-8860
- International Student and Scholar Services
- 150 W. University Blvd. L3Harris Commons (710FTC), Melbourne, FL 32901
- Email: isss@vaftizo.com
- Phone: (321) 674-8053
- Brevard County Legal Aid,Inc
- 1038 Harvin Way, Suite 100, Rockledge, FL 32955- +1 (321) 631-2500
- Immigration Advocates Network
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services