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Personal Counseling
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room.
24-Hour Crisis Hotlines:
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or 800.273.TALK (8255) (chat also available)
Ascension Illinois — Center for Mental Health Arlington Heights (24/7 Crisis Line): 847.952.7460
Kenneth Young Center (24/7 Crisis Line): 847.383.0406
Be your best self! Personal Counseling is a process of self-discovery and growth. Licensed clinical mental health therapists can help you increase self-confidence, improve relationships, solve problems/conflicts, and make good decisions for your overall well-being. We offer short-term support related to stress reduction, motivation, and well-being techniques to help students achieve their educational goals.
Harper College now offers expanded mental health support with new licensed therapists available for individual and group appointments. Students can schedule one-on-one sessions for personalized guidance or join group sessions to connect with others facing similar challenges. These services provide a safe, confidential space to discuss stress, anxiety, academic pressures, and personal concerns. Whether seeking short-term coping strategies or ongoing support, Harper’s mental health professionals are here to help. Meet Our Staff
Recent events such as devastating disasters, the elimination of the constitutional right to abortion access, medical issues, spiking inflation, mass shootings, and other acts of violence, can contribute to stress and trauma. There are specific things you can do to help yourself and your loved ones cope with the emotional aftermath of stress and trauma. Coping mechanisms are strategies people often use in the face of stress and/or trauma to help manage painful or difficult emotions.
There are many options for coping — start exploring the resources below and reach out to Counseling Services for additional support!
Feeling like you're overwhelmed with stress? Looking for tips to help with relationships? Our Counselors have created resources that are available anytime, right here and just for you!
Stress Management
Mindfulness
Relationships
If you need support, there are many local resources available to help with food, housing, healthcare, and other essential needs. Whether you're looking for a food bank, emergency shelter, or financial assistance, this list connects you with organizations that can provide guidance and relief.