There are many mental health resources available on campus. Click on the links below to watch or read about some of these resources.

 

UIUC WELLNESS

UIUC Wellness Resources

Familiarize yourself with other Wellbeing resources.

 

Complete a Wellness Reflection Survey. This is a powerful assessment tool that can help you assess your own Wellness.

Campus Rec has partnered with CampusWell, an interdepartmental platform of resources that provides articles and videos about topics ranging from body image, nutrition, and mindfulness, to time management, substance abuse, finances, and much more. Visit and explore CampusWell.

Take the Wellness Pledge at the bottom of the wellbeing resources page.

 

MCKINLEY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

McKinley Mental Health Program Overview

WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER

Women’s Resource Center Programs

STUDENT ASSISTANCE CENTER

Student Assistance Center

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

  • LAS has announced that they have a new embedded clinical counselor, Andy Novinska, and his office is in our very own 2002 Lincoln Hall. He is a Counseling Center employee offering time-limited counseling, connection to group counseling, referrals to community therapists, as well as outreach and prevention services. Students can schedule appointments directly with Andy via email (anovinsk@illinois.edu) or by phone at (217) 333-3704.
  • For students who find that they are struggling for any reason or experience an acute moment of crisis, the university has two resources: 

 

PHYSICAL HEALTH

McKinley Health Center has resource webpages for students on a range of topics for those who find that they are in need of medical care.

Wellness Resources: https://mckinley.illinois.edu/health-education/wellness

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

University Tech Support for online learning

Changing admissions requirements for graduate students and those interested in pursuing graduate degrees. 

The Office of Student Affairs keeps an updated comprehensive COVID-19 resources and support page:

The university’s Women’s Resource Center and the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations are important campus resources. Please see their websites for resources, policies, and COVID-19 updates.

  • https://oiir.illinois.edu/
  • https://oiir.illinois.edu/womens-center
    •  The Women's Resources Center (WRC) is the designated campus confidential advising resource for issues of sexual assault/rape, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and abuse within a relationship (sometimes called dating or domestic violence). That means when we talk with those who have experienced harm, we make sure they get what they need and on their terms. Students, faculty, and staff survivors of all gender identities are welcome and able to receive advocacy and support services at the WRC, as are their support person(s). 

The Office of Student Financial Aid (OFSA) is an important office to be aware of because they have special policies applicable to situations created by the COVID-19 crisis. 

The International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office also keeps an updated COVID-19 resources page with information particularly relevant to international students. 

Advising Support Contact Information

Advising and Student Forms Information

 

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The various Champaign-Urbana area hospitals have community resource pages for those who need help.  Please visit their sites to learn more about their community health services and initiatives:

Champaign County’s Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) organizes many community resources, including Head Start, shelters and domestic violence refuges, childcare and after-school programs, immigration and refugee services, pregnancy and parenting services, mental health and substance abuse resources, various health resources, legal and economic resources, crisis intervention services, and many others.  For the complete list, visit their Community Partners website.  CCRPC also has a COVID-19 general resource guide and a resource guide specifically tailored for immigrants.

The University YMCA also has several services available. One of particular relevance to graduate students is the YMCA scholarships website, which also involves subsidies for unpaid internships for both graduate and undergraduate students.

The City of Urbana and Champaign County also have useful community support services and resource guides.

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) also has a useful list of community resources, including services for maternal and child health, environmental health, teen and adult services, wellness and health promotion, dental health, and others.  CUPHD also has a guide with updates about the local rules and regulations regarding COVID-19.

The University of Illinois’ School of Social Work and Parkland College has compiled comprehensive lists of community services.