University of Illinois Counseling Center

University of Illinois Counseling Center We provide a variety of services that address the psychological, educational, social and developmental needs of the university.

The Counseling Center is part of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and was founded in 1937. Our staff is comprised of 25 clinical counselors (13 of whom are licensed in the state of Illinois) and many academic and support staff. We are also committed to training and offer intern and practicum programs. In 2013-14, the Counseling Center scheduled more than 14,000 counseling appointments. We offer students individual and group counseling, which is covered by the health services fee. In addition to clinical services, we are active in educational and preventive outreach throughout campus. During the 2013-14 school year, our outreach activities served more than 22,000 students, faculty, staff, and parents. Outreach events range from our Tuesday@ 7 Workshops, which are led by Counseling Center Paraprofessionals, performances by our INNER VOICES Social Issues Theater group, our ACE IT (Alcohol Culture Explored Interactive Theater) sessions for new students, and our Workshops on Request. The purpose of this page is to provide information about Counseling Center events and offer suggestions for maintaining a healthy mental perspective. It’s not meant to substitute for actual counseling services. If you need assistance Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., please call the Counseling Center at 217-333-3704. If you have an emergency situation outside of these hours, please contact Crisis Line at 217-359-4141. By voluntarily liking this page, you’re agreeing to maintain a respectful tone (keeping language professional by not using profanity or insults) if you post and to not share information related to your own or others’ health conditions. The page administrators have the right to remove any posts.

Join us tomorrow for some art activities as we talk about the benefits of gratitude!
11/17/2025

Join us tomorrow for some art activities as we talk about the benefits of gratitude!

We know the end of the semester can be stressful. If things are becoming overwhelming, please come to the Counseling Cen...
11/17/2025

We know the end of the semester can be stressful. If things are becoming overwhelming, please come to the Counseling Center. (if possible, please call 217-333-3704 to let us know you’re on your way.) You can also reach out to these resources.

Emergency Numbers

Rosecrance Local Crisis Line 217-359-4141

National Su***de Crisis Line 988

The Trevor Lifeline (Su***de Prevention for LGBTQIA Individuals) 866-4-U-TREVOR (or text start to 678-678)

Veterans’ Su***de Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (option 1)

Join the Counseling Center's Qu**rs & Allies Outreach Team for the Q***r and Transgender Wellness & Resilience Workshop,...
11/17/2025

Join the Counseling Center's Qu**rs & Allies Outreach Team for the Q***r and Transgender Wellness & Resilience Workshop, in observance of Trans Day of Remembrance, on November 20 at 4 pm at the GSRC. Gain tips for self-care, improving self-compassion, and acknowledging q***r and trans resilience, while engaging with fun art activities! Snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!

We celebrate gender and sexual diversity in all forms and partner with various organizations to promote inclusiveness an...
11/17/2025

We celebrate gender and sexual diversity in all forms and partner with various organizations to promote inclusiveness and education. Stop by if you have questions or want to chat!

Worried about a friend and not sure how to start a conversation? Here are the do's and don’ts of checking in. You can al...
11/15/2025

Worried about a friend and not sure how to start a conversation? Here are the do's and don’ts of checking in. You can always consult with the Counseling Center if you have more questions.

Do...

· Listen without judgment.

· Ask how you can help.

· Let them know you care.

· Validate their feelings.

· Tell them they aren't a burden.

· Keep in touch even if you don't get a response.

Don't...

· Interrupt.

· Tell them how they should feel.

· Be critical of them.

· Tell them what they need to do to "fix" it.

· Be scared to speak about feelings.

Join us for next week's T @ 7! "Struggling to Feel Thankful: Navigating Family Content." We'll be on Zoom.
11/13/2025

Join us for next week's T @ 7! "Struggling to Feel Thankful: Navigating Family Content." We'll be on Zoom.

Pláticas consultation provides drop-in, mental health “office hours” with a member from the Latinx Student Outreach Team...
11/13/2025

Pláticas consultation provides drop-in, mental health “office hours” with a member from the Latinx Student Outreach Team (LSOT). Pláticas consultation is confidential and is available to all Illinois students.

Looking for a place to connect with others and get support? Complete the form at forms.illinois.edu/sec/2109598321.
11/13/2025

Looking for a place to connect with others and get support? Complete the form at forms.illinois.edu/sec/2109598321.

Sankofa acts as a liaison to Black student organizations and assists in research on Black student needs and concerns! Ho...
11/12/2025

Sankofa acts as a liaison to Black student organizations and assists in research on Black student needs and concerns! Hope to see you there!

November is National Gratitude Month! Take a moment to appreciate the people, places, and moments that bring light to yo...
11/11/2025

November is National Gratitude Month! Take a moment to appreciate the people, places, and moments that bring light to your life. Gratitude can boost your mood and strengthen your well-being, one thankful thought at a time.

Join us for tonight's T @ 7! "Somebody's Watching Me: Coping with Comparison" We'll be on Zoom!
11/11/2025

Join us for tonight's T @ 7! "Somebody's Watching Me: Coping with Comparison" We'll be on Zoom!

Need a break but don’t want to lose focus? 🧠✨Here are 4 quick brain breaks to help you reset between study sessions!Your...
11/09/2025

Need a break but don’t want to lose focus? 🧠✨
Here are 4 quick brain breaks to help you reset between study sessions!
Your brain works better when you give it a breather! 💭

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Champaign, IL

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12173333704

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The Counseling Center is part of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and was founded in 1937. Our staff is currently comprised of nearly 50 professionals including licensed clinical psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, educational and outreach specialists and administrative support staff.

The purpose of this page is to provide information about Counseling Center events and offer suggestions for maintaining a healthy mental perspective. It’s not meant to substitute for actual counseling services. If you need assistance during business hours, please call the Counseling Center at 217-333-3704. If you have an emergency situation outside of these hours, please contact the Rosecrance Crisis Line at 217-359-4141.

By liking this page, you’re agreeing to maintain a respectful tone (keeping language professional by not using profanity or insults) if you post and to not share information related to your own or others’ health conditions. The page administrators have the right to remove any posts.

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