Recent tragedy at Northern Illinois University

In response to the shootings at NIU on February 14th, the Counseling Center sent a contingent of staff to offer professional assistance and support to the NIU community.  We are aware that students within the UIC community may also be directly impacted by this tragedy and we remain available to offer you support and professional assistance as well.  Please use this site to get information about talking to a live counselor during the day, speak with a volunteer crisis worker in the evenings, and/or or make use of the self help information posted here.  

HOURS 

We are open for services throughout the year, 8:30 to 5, M-F, including during term breaks, except for university holidays, and the week between Christmas and New Year when the Student Services building is officially closed.  In addition, our InTouch Crisis Hotline is available every evening from 6 to 10:30, at 312-996-5535.

LOCATION

Counseling Services offices are located in Suite 2010, Student Services Building, on the corner of Racine and Harrison (1200 West Harrison Street). The Inter-Campus Shuttle Bus stops in front of the building, and it is easily accessible by public transportation via the Harrison Street bus or the Blue Line of the CTA train (Racine station).

STAFF 
As one of the two units of the Counseling Center, the Services are staffed by licensed and board certified psychologists and a psychiatrist, clinical therapists, advanced doctoral psychology trainees, psychiatric residents, and undergraduate paraprofessional volunteers, all of  whom are trained to help students with a wide range of personal problems, emotional and psychological difficulties, career questions, and relationship issues. The Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, and its internship is accredited by the American Psychological Association.  The Counseling Services staff adheres to all relevant ethical codes of conduct and state and federal laws and regulations. The staff is committed to the highest standards of competency in meeting the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including differences of culture, race, ethnicity, national origin, classs, gender, ability, age, and sexual orientation.  

ELIGIBILITY

All services are free to enrolled students except for a nominal charge for some career testing.  Members of the University community who are not students are eligible for outreach programs, consultation, and referral assistance.  

SELF CARE & SEEKING HELP WHEN NEEDED

The Counseling Center encourages students to attend to stress and time management throughout the year and especially during the final stretch of the semester.  Getting enough sleep can be more important to performing well on exams than all-night cramming, and scheduling into one's study routine some time off to relax can help prevent overload or burnout.   If your usual ways of coping become insufficient and you become overwhelmed, it makes sense to seek help by scheduling an appointment to see a counselor.  The center also has emergency hours every morning and afternoon to see students immediately if they are experiencing a crisis. 

Please take time to peruse this site to learn about our services, including personal counseling, consultation, and opportunities for graduate and undergraduate training at the Counseling Center.  Information about groups and workshops can be found under "Events" or by clicking here.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRAGEDY AT VIRGINIA TECH