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At the Counseling Center, we believe that mental health resources should be widely available. We aim to create a campus culture that prioritizes students’ mental health and wellbeing. Our outreach services also allow us to connect with students who may need mental health resources besides traditional group or individual therapy.
COVID-19 Service Updates Heading link
Many of our usual procedures have changed since transitioning to online services due to COVID-19. We are frequently reassessing our procedures to ensure our services are as safe and accessible as possible, and for Fall 2022, all outreach programming provided by the Counseling Center will be conducted virtually. Check back often for the latest updates.
Common Mental Health Programs Heading link
The Counseling Center provides presentations and workshops that help participants develop knowledge and skills to improve their mental health and support others. Throughout the year, we provide a number of programs, often in collaboration with other UIC offices, classes, student organizations, and faculty or staff groups. Our customized programs can include activities individually-tailored to the needs of your particular group. Check out the list below for some of the most common topics we cover in our outreach programs, then follow the link below to submit a programming request.
Program Descriptions Heading link
Counseling Center 101
This program provides a brief introduction to the Counseling Center, including the types of services we provide, how to set up an appointment, and frequently asked questions.
Anxiety Management
This program helps participants understand what anxiety is and what causes it, learn how to recognize it in yourself and others, and implement healthy coping strategies to manage anxiety.
Stress Management
This program helps participants understand different types of stress, learn how to recognize it in yourself and others, and implement healthy coping strategies to manage stress.
Mindfulness
This program helps participants learn basic mindfulness strategies to get in touch with sensory experiences and become more grounded in the present. You may also be interested in our ongoing Mindful Way Workshops.
Self-Compassion
This program helps participants learn the importance of self-compassion as well as basic strategies for practicing self-compassion. You may also be interested in our ongoing Self-Compassion Workshops.
Helping Distressed Students
This program helps participants learn how to recognize signs of psychological distress, as well as when and how to refer students in distress to the Counseling Center and other mental health resources.
Healthy Relationships
This program helps participants learn characteristics of healthy and unhealthy romantic and sexual relationships, and develop skills to communicate effectively.