The University of Illinois Counseling Center expresses our condolences to those who lost loved ones in the tragedy that took place at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, early Sunday morning on June 12. We understand that such a violent attack—directed at the LGBTQ community in the midst of Pride Month and the Latinx community—brings up a variety of emotions. We stand in solidarity with those who are now forced to grapple with why this attack happened, grieve those who were lost, and work to stop similar tragedies from happening in the future. During this difficult time, we are here to serve you as 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. In addition, here is some information 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

LGBT Resource Center

Other Resources

American Psychological Association: Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting

American Psychological Association: The Road to Resilience