Counseling Center

Summer Counseling Center Services

Beginning May 12^th, the center is open for Same Day Single Session therapy, consultations, referral services, and emergencies (i.e. suicidal thoughts, thoughts of harm to yourself or others, symptoms of a manic episode, hearing or seeing things others do not). During the summer months the counseling center does not offer ongoing weekly counseling sessions.

If you are a student or guest on campus during the summer the counseling center can respond to mental health emergencies. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency during daytime office hours, please walk into our office or call us at (630) 752-5321. If your call is not answered, please call Laura Howard in Student Development at (630) 752-5941 or Public Safety at (630) 752-5911.

If you are in residence on campus and experiencing a mental health emergency after office hours please reach your residence life staff, who will connect you with the counselor on call, or if you are on campus after hours but not residing on campus, call Public Safety (630) 752-5911.

Other options in an emergency are as follows:

• Call 911
• Go to your local emergency room
  Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (CDH)
  25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield, IL 60190
• Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988
• Text the Crisis Line at 741741

Counseling Center Hours and Location

• Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 3:00pm
  (We will be open the following Fridays: June 20 & 27; July 11, 18, & 25)
• Phone: (630) 752-5321
• North Harrison Hall
  800 N. Centennial Drive, Suite 170
  Wheaton, IL 60187

TAO Explainer Video

Take advantage of this resource provided to you by the Wheaton College Counseling Center.

Watch the TAO video

 

Could you use some help?

Wheaton college is offering the service of Therapy Assistance Online (TAO). TAO includes over 150 brief, effective, educational sessions covering over 50 common topics and skills related to mental health, wellness, and substance use issues. TAO Includes interactive sessions, mindfulness exercises and practice tools all aimed at helping you achieve your goals.

How to Register for TAO Self-Help

You can use this QR code to register for TAO Self-help:

1. In your browser window, navigate to (USA) US.TAOconnect.org/register or (Canada) CA.TAOconnect.org/register
2. Enter First Name, Last Name, and your school email address
3. Create a 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 in order to sign in.