STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICE

Phone Numbers:

• Emergency (M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm): 773-702-9800

• Emergency (After Hours): 773-702-3625

• Make an Appointment: +1-773-702-9800

Appointments:

You can schedule an appointment by calling x 2-9800 ((773) 702-9800) or walking in to 5555 South Woodlawn between 8:30am and 5:00pm every weekday. Whether you call or come to SCS to schedule an appointment, please have your student ID available. A front desk staff member will help you schedule a time to meet with an intake counselor. Most often, appointments can be arranged within the next few days. SCS is an ADA (not ADA Plus) facility. There is a ramp to the front door that is wheelchair accessible by ADA (not ADA Plus) standards. SCS also has an elevator in the building for easy access from the first to the second or third floors. If your visit to SCS will necessitate special accommodations, please contact us, in advance, at 773-702-9800. For crises and urgent situations, see our emergency information.

Location: 5555 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30-5:00pm

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STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICE – LET’S TALK

“Let’s Talk” is a program that provides easy access to informal and confidential consultations with counselors from the Student Counseling Service. There are three “Let’s Talk” sites. No appointment necessary and no cost to you. If you prefer, you do not have to give your name. The counselor will listen to your concerns and provide support, perspective, and suggestions for resources. Unlike services provided at SCS, “Let’s Talk” is not formal therapy: it is a drop-in service where students can have an informal consultation with a counselor from time to time.

Location: https://wellness.uchicago.edu/page/lets-talk

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LEAN ON ME

Text: 773-295-2306

Anonymous texting peer support network at the University of Chicago

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FREE MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING

• when prompted for school, you can use any school on the list (Chicago or Evanston schools are closest to UChicago)
• because UChicago is unfortunately not signed up for this screening process, you will be provided with resources specific to whichever screening school you selected. In order to access UChicago resources or general Chicago resources, please explore the options either above or below

THE FAMILY INSTITUTE AT NORTHWESTERN

Phone Numbers: Call 847-733-4300, ext. 263 and speak with a member of the Registration team.

Appointments:

For an initial appointment with The Family Institute, call 847-733-4300, ext. 263. After a brief informational phone interview, the registration department will recommend a psychotherapist whose clinical interests/expertise match your specific needs. Once a selection is made, the psychotherapist will contact you within 48 hours to schedule a first appointment. If you have already established which therapist you want to connect with, please call the receptionist at 847-733-4300, ext. 0 to connect to the therapist directly.

Hours: flexible daytime, evening and Saturday hours. (Times vary, depending on location and therapist.)

METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES

Phone Number: (312) 986-4000

Locations: One N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60602

(7 Community Centers in the Chicagoland area. Call the general number and they will connect you to the center nearest to you)

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ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTERBEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Phone Numbers:

• Main Hospital: (773) 975-1600
• Outpatient Behavioral Health: (773) 296-3220
• Pharmacy Line: (773) 769-6200

Location: 938 W. Nelson Street, Chicago, IL 60657

Website: www.advocatehealth.com/immc/behavioralhealth

Outpatient Services ONLY.

Services include: Individual and group drug/alcohol abuse services. Adolescent and child outpatient behavioral health, including substance abuse services.

NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Phone Numbers:

• Main Hospital: (312) 926-2000
• Intake: (312) 926-8100 (or 8200 for Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic only)

Location: Stone Institute of Psychiatry, 446 E. Ontario Street, Suite 300 (6th Floor), Chicago, IL 60611

*In the event of a crisis, patient must go to the emergency room.

Website: www.nmh.org

Services Include: Adult and older adult outpatient & inpatient, and adolescent outpatient.

Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic- age 13 and older who do not need as extensive care as provided by other three programs offered.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MEDICAL CENTER ADULT OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRY

Phone Numbers:

• Main Hospital/Referral/Appt Center: 1(866) 600-2273
• Intake: (312) 996-2200 or (312) 996-1682
• Emergency Room: (312) 996-7000 (ask to page psychiatrist on call)
• In-Touch Hotline: (312) 996-5535 (staffed by trained volunteers & accepts calls from all over the nation. Hours of operation- 6:00pm to 10:30pm)

Location: 912 S. Wood, Chicago, IL 60625

Website: hospital.uillinois.edu