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MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

At Elmhurst University Athletics, we value taking care of our student-athlete's mental health and wellness. This page is here to serve as a source of information and a way to get connected to services related to mental health and wellness to assist our student-athletes in their performance both on and off the field of competition. Please note that all information on this page is meant to be informational and should not be used to make any diagnoses.

ELMHURST UNIVERSITY COUNSELING SERVICES

Elmhurst University provides a highly trained team of professionals, comprised of Licensed Clinical Psychologists, Masters-Level Counselors and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. The EUCS offers a variety of services to help students manage their mental health and make effective life choices. Elmhurst University’s counseling staff provides a multitude of services including individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, psychiatric consultation and treatment, and workshops.

All students meet with a counselor for an initial assessment. At this meeting, the counselor will work with the student to determine if the services at EUCS best meet the student’s needs or if a community referral would be more appropriate.

All EUCS appointments are free of charge and included in tuition.

All EUCS services are private and confidential, except in very limited circumstances as authorized or required by law.  Counseling records are not part of the student’s academic record.

Appointments are required. Please call (630) 617-3565 to make an appointment. Office hours for the EUCS are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

TAO (Therapy Assistance Online)

TAO is an online mental health platform available to faculty, staff and students. TAO provides a variety of resources for understanding and managing mental health issues. Please follow the steps below to get started.

  1. In your browser window, navigate to https://us.taoconnect.org/register.
  2. Enter your first name, last name, and your school email address.
  3. Create a password and confirm your password.
  4. Leave the “Enrollment Key” field blank.
  5. Click “Sign Me Up.”
  6. Check your email. You will be sent a “Welcome to TAO” email with a confirmation link, which you must click on to sign in.

Workshops

We offer a variety of workshops on request to student groups, classes or teams. Topics range from stress management and anxiety to cross-cultural relationships and relaxation exercises. Contact Lauren Dalicandro LCPC at the Wellness Center (lauren.dalicandro@elmhurst.edu)  to learn more or schedule a workshop.

LOCAL AND NATIONAL CRISIS RESOURCES

If you are on campus and need to speak with someone immediately, contact Campus Security at (630) 617-3000. If you are off campus, contact a crisis line (see below), or call 911. Please see the below resources available nationwide.