Wellness Services

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ECC Wellness Services encourages you to become active participants in their overall health and well-being by providing support that promotes positive wellness. Using a holistic approach, Wellness Services focuses on eight dimensions of wellness, which are environmental, emotional, financial, intellectual, occupational/academic, physical, social, and spiritual, to empower you to achieve your full potential.

Phone sessions

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or feelings of loneliness, you are not alone. To schedule an appointment, you may schedule online by logging onto your Access ECC Portal, and under the ECC Apps, you may click on the "Schedule a Wellness Services Appointment" button or call 847-214-7390, and/or email us at studentwellness@elgin.edu. After hours? After 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and after 4 p.m. on Fridays, if you need support, please get in touch with the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 and/or dial 911.

Contact

List of Wellness Services Support Staff members.

Types of Support Available

Campus Support Groups and Events: Achieve your potential by taking part in a small group session that meets over a few weeks. Learn more about campus support groups and events
Community Wellness Resources: Locations of food banks, health, and human service organizations in Kane County. Learn more about community wellness resources
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Crisis Intervention: Offered during hours of operation, for you who are experiencing a psychological or emotional crisis and require immediate help and intervention. Wellness professionals are members of ECC's behavioral intervention team (BIT). Examples of severe crises include Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or impulses; Sexual or physical assault; Hearing voices; Misperceiving reality, and Overwhelming loss (such as a death in the family). Learn more about crisis intervention.
After hours? Text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor.
Illinois 211
Mental Health Screening: How are you feeling? Mental health is a vital part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional—they are a checkup from your neck up. This program is completely anonymous and confidential, and immediately following the brief questionnaire, you will see your results, recommendations, and critical resources. Complete your free and confidential screening today!
Take a screening
Mindfulness Sessions: Learn how to focus on your awareness of the present moment to help you focus on academic success.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Podcasts: Discover helpful short interviews that cover the eight dimensions of wellness. Learn more about our wellness podcasts
Short-Term, One-On-One Sessions: We offer 3 to 4 one-on-one sessions about psychosocial issues that impact academic performance. After a consultation, if the wellness professional determines our short-term services cannot meet the student's needs, we will help with locating appropriate off-campus resources.
AID Crisis Text Line: Provides help for those in need of mental health support and referrals to other human service agencies in the area for needs such as financial guidance, health care support, legal quandaries, shelter locations, support groups, and more. AID is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 630-966-9393 or Text 833-AID-TEXT (833-243-8398).
Student Health 101 & CampusWell: Accurate and evidence-based articles on wellness, fitness, health, eating healthy, and more. Visit elgin.thecampuswell.com
Wellness Wednesdays: Events to further improve our health, counseling, and wellness. Learn more about wellness Wednesdays

Heath & Wellness FAQ

Here are some general FAQ regarding Health & Wellness.

What kinds of assistance can students receive at Wellness Services?

One-on-One sessions: Currently enrolled students can receive up to four sessions with a Wellness Professional per semester. These sessions can be used for support and to discuss psychosocial issues that impact academic performance.
Crisis Intervention: Currently, enrolled students can see a Wellness Professional if experiencing an emotional crisis. Examples of emotional turmoil include suicidal thoughts, sexual or physical assault, hearing voices/misperceiving reality, the death of a loved one, etc.
Support groups, seminars, and workshops.

We will continue to provide scheduled telehealth services via phone and video sessions using the telehealth platform called DOXY as an alternative means to help engage students in a therapeutic session. All scheduled counseling sessions are confidential and HIPAA compliant. Students can schedule a Wellness Services Appointment or email at studentwellness@elgin.edu.

Are all services free and confidential?

Yes, all scheduled counseling sessions are confidential and HIPAA compliant.

Are referrals available if seeking medication management or long-term therapy?

Yes. A Wellness Professional can discuss referral options (including options for students with no insurance) if seeking either of these services.

Is an appointment required?

You have multiple options available to schedule an appointment with a Wellness Professional. Schedule an appointment online, call 847-214-7390, or email studentwellness@elgin.edu.

SCHEDULE A WELLNESS VISIT

If this is an emergency or you are in crisis, please get in touch with 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. If you need assistance after hours, please call the Association for Individual Development (AID) at 630-966-9393 or the AID Crisis Text line at 833-243-8398.

How do I make an appointment?

You may also call 847-214-7390 or email studentwellness@elgin.edu.

How do I receive services after hours?

For all emergencies, please dial 911.

For those in crisis, you may also contact The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. A crisis text line is also an option for those seeking support—text HOME to 741741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor.