The University of Illinois Counseling Center expresses our condolences to those who lost loved ones in the tragedy that took place in Charleston, South Carolina on the evening of June 17, 2015. News reports have confirmed a gunman opened fire inside the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, killing nine people who had gathered for a prayer meeting. Authorities are calling the shooting  a hate crime. Counseling Center staff, including the SANKOFA Outreach Team, understand that vicarious trauma, responses to oppression, and historical trauma can be triggered and have significant consequences for individuals and communities.  We are here to serve you during this time and throughout the year for a consultation, initial appointment, or other forms of service. We move on together.

We have  a number of trained professionals who offer confidential consultations.  We’re located in the Student Services Building at the corner of Sixth and John Streets in Champaign and are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. We schedule first time appointments on a same day basis. Our offices open at 7:50 a.m. and we recommend that you call early as our appointments often fill quickly. If you feel that you need to see a counselor immediately, please come to the Counseling Center. If you need to speak with someone after 5 p.m., please call the Crisis Line at 217-359-4141. Here is some information on our website that you may find it helpful:

University of Illinois Resources

Counseling Center Brochure: Surviving Psychological Trauma

Counseling Center Brochure: Experiencing and Expressing Emotion

Strategies for Coping with Fear After a Traumatic Event

Suggestions for Helping Yourself and Others You Care About

Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations

Black Lives Matter

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