Make Yourself Aware

The Make Yourself Aware site is managed by the Illinois College Chesley Health and Wellness Center (CHWC) team. Our goal is to inform more students about health and wellbeing. This site is a way for students to gain knowledge and understanding of common struggles that college students may face during their time in college. Each page is dedicated to a different area and provides education on symptoms, coping skills and helpful tips. This website is not a replacement for mental or physical health services. 

Services are located in Lincoln Hall in the Chesley Health and Wellness Center. To book an appointment, please email counseling@ic.edu for counseling appointments, health@ic.edu for medical appointments or call (217) 245-3038. 

Services are provided by licensed professionals. All appointments are free to IC students and will be kept confidential.  

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Chesley Health and Wellness is staffed with a registered nurse and is available to see students Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 3:45pm by appointment. A family nurse practitioner directs health services in collaboration with a physician. Our nurse practitioner diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses along with emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.

Services include: 

• Acute physical illness evaluation/treatment

• Acute psychological illness evaluation/treatment

• Well female care

• Reproductive health care (including STI testing/treatment)

• Chronic illness management

• Selected Immunizations

• Laboratory screening

• Blood pressure and glucose screening

• Allergy injections

• Prescription and over the counter medications (OTC)

• Medication station available for quick OTC medications

Chesley Health and Wellness Center counseling has an integral part in fulfilling the educational mission of Illinois College and the Division of Student Affairs. The Center is dedicated to providing students with psychological support as they pursue their academic and personal goals and to facilitating the acquisition of psycho-emotional skills that will enable them to grow and develop throughout their lives.

Services include:

• Individual therapy

• Couples therapy

• Crisis intervention

• Educational workshops and presentations

• Consultations and referrals 

Additionally, Illinois College (IC) has contracted with the SIU Psychiatry for off-campus psychiatric services. There are no additional charges for these services and no limit on the number of sessions for IC students during the academic year. These services, as well as other off campus resources, are available through CHWC.

Because we live in an increasingly more digital world, and because we want every student to have access to mental health services, the Counseling Center has partnered with Uwill. Uwill is an online therapy platform where you can experience real time counseling from a network of licensed mental health professionals. Counseling is one-on-one, and you can connect via video, phone, chat, or text. Uwill offers a diverse selection of mental health providers, and you can be matched with a counselor based on issue, gender, language, or ethnicity. You can also choose a time that fits you, as Uwill schedules appointments during non-traditional business hours. Uwill is available for free for all Illinois College students! Login to your Single-Sign On page and click the Uwill button at the bottom of the page, or click here to get started today.  

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please seek help immediately. 

Emergency Services:  Call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital: 1600 West Walnut Street, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650

Department of Public Safety: Call (217) 245-3111

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or +1 (800) 273-8255 

Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741-741

Student of Color Crisis Text Line: Text STEVE to 741741

LGBTQ+ Crisis (Trevor Lifeline): Call +1 (866) 488-7386 or Text START to 678-678

Trans Lifeline:  Call +1 (877) 565-8860