University Behavioral Center
Nicole Perez is an experienced mental health professional with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Currently serving as a Mental Health Technician at the University Behavioral Center since May 2019, Nicole has previously worked as a Child Protective Investigator at the Florida Department of Children and Families and held various roles in youth mentorship and education, including a Crisis Counselor for Crisis Text Line. With a strong background in working with at-risk youth and addressing mental health issues, Nicole has also gained experience as a Preschool Teacher and interned at multiple organizations, focusing on advocacy, research, and support for vulnerable populations.
University Behavioral Center
Since 1989, University Behavioral Center has been dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality treatment for mental health and substance use disorder related issues to patients in Orlando, Florida. We provide a full range of program options for children, adolescents and adults. Our goal is to enable individuals to improve their overall quality of life in a comfortable and secure environment. Located on a beautiful 14-acre campus, University Behavioral Center is within the Central Florida Research Park Development and neighbors the University of Central Florida. University Behavioral Center’s facilities include a swimming pool, a wellness center and gymnasium and an outdoor reflection atrium. Our hospital is divided into two physically separate wings, the children/adolescent wing and the adult wing. Each is subdivided into secured units. Secure 24-hour supervision helps promote patient safety and a therapeutic living environment. University Behavioral Center proudly supports a healthy environment. University Behavioral Center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administrations as a Class III Psychiatric Hospital.