Wellness Services
Wellness Services will be offering scheduled phone sessions beginning March 30th. If you are struggling with the current changes in our country, anxiety, or depression you are not alone. To schedule an appointment with a Wellness Professional, please contact 847-214-7390 or email your Wellness Professional directly.
- Email Vinny Cascio
- Email Mary Grimm
- Email Prem Nikoniuk
- Email Coresair Mack
Wellness Services encourages students to become active participants in their overall health and well-being by providing the support that promotes positive wellness. Using a holistic approach, Wellness Services focuses on eight dimensions of wellness to empower students to achieve their full potential. These eight dimensions are: environmental, emotional, financial, intellectual, occupational/academic, physical, social, and spiritual.
Take a Screening Today
How are you feeling? Mental health is a key 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 key resources. Complete your free and confidential screening today!
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 provide assistance with locating appropriate off-campus resources.
Crisis Intervention
Offered during hours of operation, for students who are experiencing a psychological or emotional crisis and require immediate help and intervention. After 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday and after 4 p.m. on Fridays, please contact them at 847-217-7777 and/or dial 911. Wellness professionals are members of ECC's behavioral intervention team (BIT).
Examples of serious crises include:
- Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or impulses
- Sexual or physical assault
- Hearing voices
- Misperceiving reality
- Overwhelming loss (such as a death in the family)
Online resources:
Campus Support Groups
We facilitate support groups for students regarding a variety of psychosocial topics. Support groups of 8 to 10 participants typically meet weekly for one-hour sessions lasting 4 to 6 weeks.
Topics may include:
- Adjusting to college
- Self-esteem
- Healthy relationships
- Anxiety
- Depression
Psychosocial Educational Programming
Holistic workshops are offered focusing on the to empower students to achieve their full potential. 'Wellness Wednesday' events are also offered every first and third Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters, and are located in the Jobe Lounge (next to the Bookstore, in Building B), to provide students with basic wellness information and details about wellness services available at ECC.
Health & Wellness Resources
Additional services available to students include:
Mental Health Screening Program
This program is completely anonymous and confidential, and immediately following the brief questionnaire, you will see your results, recommendations and key resources. Take a screening today.
Safe Zone
The Safe Zone program provides educational experiences to faculty, staff, and students around sexual orientation and gender identities and issues. Learn more about safe zone.
Wellness Podcasts
The following podcasts delve into a variety of wellness topics based on the tenets of the eight dimensions of wellness. Listen to our podcasts.
CampusWell
An online resource that contains valuable information to help students gain a better understanding of the health and wellness challenges they face. It aids students in making better decisions, which in turn helps them to be successful in college. Visit elgin.thecampuswell.com
Student Assistance Program
Wellness Professionals may refer you to the Student Assistance Program (SAP) for more specialized assessment and referral for long-term care. SAP workers are on call 24/7 via a live answering service. The number is 847-742-4033.
Useful Websites
- Illinois 211 - local resources and community services for social, health, and human service organizations in Kane County.
- dr-bob.org/vpc - self-help resources by The Unabridged Student Counseling Pamphlet Collection used with the permission of the University of Chicago counseling center.
Health & Wellness FAQ
Here are some general FAQ regarding Health & Wellness.
- 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, death of a loved one, etc.
- Support groups, seminars, and workshops.
Yes. A Wellness Professional can discuss referral options (including options for students with no insurance) if seeking either of these services.
No. Appointments can be made, but are not required. You can drop-in to see a Wellness Professional any time during hours of operation.
You may also call 847-214-7390 or email studentwellness@elgin.edu.
Please call the Student Assistance Program at 847-742-4033. 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.
Contact
Wellness Services
Building B, Room B120
847-214-7390
Fax: 847-214-7522
studentwellness@elgin.edu
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 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, death of a loved one, etc.
- Support groups, seminars, and workshops.
Yes. A Wellness Professional can discuss referral options (including options for students with no insurance) if seeking either of these services.
No. Appointments can be made, but are not required. You can drop-in to see a Wellness Professional any time during hours of operation.
You may also call 847-214-7390 or email studentwellness@elgin.edu.
Please call the Student Assistance Program at 847-742-4033. 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.