Student Counseling Services

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Hours

Fall and Spring Semesters:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8 AM - 7 PM Summer and Academic Breaks:
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM (Observes all university closures)

Student Counseling Services provides quality mental health services for the campus community.

Campus Mental Health Emergencies

If you're facing life-threatening situations, traumatic crises, or serious mental health challenges, we offer Same-day Crisis Walk-in Services, Monday through Friday, 10am through close. Some examples of mental health emergencies may include: suicidal/homicidal thoughts or actions, a recent incident of sexual assault, or the death of a significant person in your life.

Visit room 320 on the third floor of the Student Services Building or call (309) 438-3655 to schedule.

For after hours or weekend emergencies please call (309) 438-3655 and press "2" to speak to a counselor immediately.

Emergency Helplines

For emergency medical intervention, please call 911.
For the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, please call 988 .
For crisis support via text:
- Text 741-741 with keyword HOME for general crisis support.
- Text 741-741 with keyword STEVE for crisis support for students of color.
- Text 678-678 with keyword START for crisis support for LGBTQ students.

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