As an institution committed to the holistic development of healthy communities, Adler University recognizes the importance of prioritizing mental health and wellbeing among its student body. We believe in fostering a culture of self-care that extends beyond the academic realm and here you will find support resources available to empower you to prioritize your mental health, both inside and outside the classroom.
Have questions? Looking for assistance with something else? Contact Student Affairs. Students of the Online Campus should contact DSEAA.
If you in an emergency situation, call 9-1-1.
View other emergency contacts and external support resources.
Therapy and Support Resources
Whether you’re looking to speak with a licensed mental health professional, a CPA for help with financial planning, or an attorney for assistance with a legal issue, the Student Assistance Program at Adler can help — and there is no cost to utilize this service.
Take advantage of 12 free sessions and support for concerns surrounding:
- Legal support.
- Financial information and resources.
- Referrals for child and elder care.
- Grief.
- Substance use.
- Anxiety and depression.
HOW TO CONNECT TO CARE
Go online or call to get started.
National and Local Mental Health and Emergency Contacts
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or go online to be connected to a trained counselor.
- National Suicide Prevention Life: 1-800-273-8255
- Postpartum Depression Hotline: 1-800-773-6667
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673.
- Crisis Text Line: Serves anyone, in any type of crisis, 24-hours a day. Text HELLO to 741741.
- Veteran’s Crisis Line: Reach responders within the Department of Veterans Affairs for free. 24/7, confidential. Call 988 then press 1 at the prompt or text 838255.
- Dial 9-1-1 for any other crisis or transportation to a local emergency room.
- Chicago Rape Crisis Center: 1-888-293-2080.
- Illinois Warm Line: If you or one of your family members has mental health and/or substance use challenges and would like to receive support by phone, call 866-359-7953. Not a crisis hotline.
- If you or someone you know is suffering from gambling disorder, call 1.800.GAMBLER (800-426-2537), text GAMBLER TO 833234, or visit their website to be connected to resources and treatment programs.
Resources for Long-term Treatment
- Contact your personal insurance provider for a list of in-network practitioners.
- American Psychological Association Psychologist Locator.
- Psychology Today.
- National Board for Certified Counselors.
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
- National Social Worker Finder.
Student Health Insurance at Adler