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PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING

Psychological counseling is available, free of charge, to currently registered Northeastern Illinois University students. Services provided include individual counseling or therapy, group therapy, and couple counseling. When additional services are needed, referrals can be made to outside providers.

Here are a few quick links to topics of interest:

  • Online screening for mood and anxiety now available to Northeastern students. Feeling depressed or anxious recently? Take a confidential online screening to see whether a professional consultation might be helpful to you. These screenings are free to Northeastern students. To begin the online screening, click here.

  • Read Frequently Asked Questions about psychological counseling services here at Northeastern.

  • Relaxation & Controlling Anxiety Stress and anxiety are common reactions when trying to balance the many tasks and demands of college, work, and home. Learning how to relax can be an important way to keep stress in check and reduce your anxiety. Learn some simple relaxation techniques by reading Relaxation & Breathing Exercises. Or join our Stress Reduction for Mind & Body workshops.

  • Referral Guide Referring a friend, student, or colleague to counseling can be an important way of helping. There isn't any single "right way" to do this--it depends so much on the specifics of the situation and your relationship to the person you're concerned about. Call us to discuss how you might help someone make the decision to seek counseling, or visit our Referral Guide for hints and suggestions.

  • Getting help
    • Call Northeastern's Counseling Office (see below), Health Services (773.442.5800) or Office of University Police (773.442.5511)
    • Call Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center crisis line (773.769.6200)
    • Call your local hospital emergency room.
    • Call a private psychologist, therapist or your medical doctor.
    • Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK

      • suicidepreventionlifeline.org

  • Mental Mealth Information Where can you find reliable mental health information on the web? The Internet is a great source of information on mental health issues, but it also has a lot of speculation, rumor, and misinformation, so you want to surf carefully. The following are some links for information that can help you deal with feelings of anxiety, depression, suicide, and other emotional health issues:

    • Active Minds on Campus - A student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy organization designed for the college campus.
    • CampusBlues - A website designed to facilitate student awareness and use of school resources for mental and emotional health.
    • Dr Bob's Virtual Pamphlet Collection - Dr. Robert Hsiung, at the University of Chicago has compiled a great list of online resources from universities across the country.
    • College Suicide Prevention Resource Center - A collection of specific info for college students regarding recognizing warning signs, finding resources, and utilizing mental health services.
    • Go Ask Alice! - A question-and-answer service by Columbia University's Health Education Program. Go Ask Alice! answers questions about making better decisions regarding health, well-being, relationships, sexuality, depression, suicide, alcohol and drugs, and other topics.
    • ULifeLine - An online resource center for college student mental health and emotional well being.

How can you contact NEIU's Counseling Office?
To find out more about what kind of help is available or to set up an appointment to speak with a counselor, stop by the Counseling Office, (D-024), or call us at (773) 442-4650.

Direct comments about this website to CounSect@neiu.edu

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