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FAQ's
Questions
You Might Have About
Our Services
What
if I Need Counseling, but Can't Afford It?
Don't
let the cost of counseling discourage you from seeking services you might
need. The counseling we provide to DePaul students is affordable
and there are professionals in the area who will provide services to students
at a sliding scale. If you have concerns about cost, you can discuss
them with your counselor or give us a call at 773-325-7779 or 312-362-6923
Do
you prescribe medication?
Psychologists
do not prescribe medication, but psychiatrists do. We do not have
any psychiatrists on staff at UCS. We do, however, have psychologists
on staff who can refer you to psychiatrists in the area, as well as assist
you with managing your medication. It is possible to see a psychologist
at our center while seeing a psychiatrist at another facility. If
you are interested in this type of arrangement, call us to set up an appointment.
You are welcome to utilize our services for counseling while seeing a psychiatrist
elsewhere.
Do
you provide services to Grad students, Law students and students in the
School of New Learning?
We
provide individual, group and couples counseling to all DePaul students
enrolled at least half-time. Undergraduates, graduate students, law
students, and students from the School for New Learning are welcome.
Although we do not see DePaul alumni, we can offer referrals. If
you need a referral, feel free to give us a call between the hours
of 9am and 5pm.
I'm
interested in Couple's Counseling, but my significant other is not a DePaul
student. Can I still utilize your services?
Yes.
We will provide Couples Counseling as long as one of you is a DePaul student.
It does not matter if the student is you or your significant other.
If you are interested in Couple's Counseling, call us to set up an
initial appointment.
Do
you see DePaul alumni?
We
do not see DePaul alumni, but can refer them to services in the area.
If you are an alumnae/alumnus who would like a referral, please give us
a call.
What
are Walk-Ins?
Typically,
students utilize our walk-in service for urgent needs. Others utilize
them when they are:
-dealing
with an issue and unsure about what to do next.
-having
a "bad day" and need to voice concerns
-not
interested in long-term counseling at the time, but in touching base with
someone other than a family member or friend.
After
a walk-in, students may or may not decide to follow up with long-term counseling.
Do
you provide Phone Counseling?
At
this time, we do not provide counseling over the phone. We do provide
in-person counseling to DePaul students.
Is
your Relationships Group just for people in Romantic Relationships?
No.
You do not have to be involved in a romantic relationship to take part
in the Relationships Group. You may want to improve your relationships
with friends, family members, parents or others. The group is open
to all people, regardless of race, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation.
For more information about this and other groups, click on the relationships
link here. Meeting the Challenge of Relationships
I'm
Not a DePaul student, but Need Counseling. Can You Direct Me to some
Services?
Yes.
If you need counseling, you may call us for a referral, or refer to some
of the helpful resources listed
on this site.
If
I Seek Counseling, Does that Mean I'm "Crazy"?
No.
Just because you are seeking services, that does not mean you're
"crazy." Many people seek counseling for personal growth and/or because
they need help managing the challenges life presents all of us with at
one time or another. Seeking outside help from a trained, licensed
professional is a way to work through a difficult time. We make counseling
available to DePaul students because we know that everyone goes through
some difficult time in college. Click here
to read more about counseling.
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