Co-Responder Profiles

Tiffany Bellesi , LCSW

Behavioral Services Co-Responder
Behavioral Services Division
Phone: 352-273-3304
Tiffany Bellesi is a Co-Responder with the University of Florida’s Police Department in the Behavioral Services Division, assisting law enforcement officers on mental health-related calls. Tiffany received a Bachelor’s Degree from Salisbury University as a double major in Social Work and Psychology. While at Salisbury University, she was a Resident Assistant, for three years, helping and supporting the college students in the residence halls. Tiffany also received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. She has professional certificates in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Violence Against Women and Children. Tiffany has provided therapeutic trauma-informed services to families in the foster care system, as well as at a re-entry correctional facility.