Counseling OLD
Need Help Right Now?
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is equipped to help people in mental health-related distress or experiencing suicidal crisis and provides free confidential support via call, chat, or text 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Dial 9-8-8
Your Life Iowa
When you don’t know who to turn to about a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts or mental health, Your Life Iowa is here for you 24/7. They provide free, confidential support and connect you to resources meant to help you get your life back on track.
Call 855-581-8111
Text 855-895-8398
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.
Call 1-866-488-7386
Text ‘START’ to 678-678
Sexual and Domestic Violence Resources
Sexual and Domestic Violence Resources
Are you feeling unsafe? Need help now? Access your local and national resources for help.
Sexual and Domestic Violence Resources
Title IX Policy and Information
Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or any other education program that receives funding from the federal government. Each institution that receives federal funding must designate at least one employee as Title IX coordinator. Their duty is to oversee that Title IX is not being violated and to answer all questions pertaining to Title IX.
COVID-19 Resources
Resources for up-to-date and accurate information on COVID-19 and how to deal with some of the stress and anxiety you may be feeling.
Crisis Services
Information about mental health crises, sexual assault and local area crisis resources.
Online Resources
Need information on a topic but not sure where to look? Our online resources page provides links on a large number of topics.
Veterans & Military Members
Whether you are a veteran or an active duty military service member, being a college student offers some unique challenges. Counseling and Wellness Services is here to offer resource information, referral information and support in navigating the world of higher education. Please stop in, send an email, or visit UIU’s Military and Veterans Service Center to learn how we can support you! Please see our Online Resources page and the links that support Vets and Active Duty Military.
Mission
It is the mission of the Counseling Department to promote the personal development and psychological well-being of all students, and to provide an environment that is conducive to growth and learning.
Free and confidential short-term counseling is available for Fayette Campus students seeking help with personal, social or emotional issues.
What Is Counseling?
Counseling is designed to help you identify behaviors or ways of thinking that are interfering with your happiness and/or ability to function, and to guide you in making the necessary changes to fulfill your personal goals.
