Truman College Wellness Center

Truman College Wellness CenterThe Truman College Wellness Center provides mental health and other social services to support your personal well-being and academic success. Enrolled students can check out the services offered below and connect with us in-person or virtually. Our team looks forward to serving you.

Thank you for visiting your Truman College Wellness Center. Our team looks forward to serving you. Please review our website to find resources and links relevant to your needs. Don’t see what you’re looking for here? 

 

WELLNESS CENTER HOURS

Please note, these hours are subject to change

HOURS MONDAY  TUESDAY  WEDNESDAY  THURSDAY  FRIDAY  SATURDAY SUNDAY
CAMPUS OFFICE 9AM-5PM 9AM-5PM 9AM-5PM 9AM-5PM 9AM-12PM CLOSED CLOSED
VIRTUAL ZOOM OFFICE 10AM-4PM 10AM-4PM  10AM-4PM 10AM-4PM 10AM-1PM CLOSED CLOSED

Office Location - Wilson Building – Room 1946 | Main Office 773-907-4786 (Voicemail is confidential) | Email  trc-wellnesscenter@ccc.edu

 

To schedule an appointment during business hours, visit Wellness Center, or use Zoom Meeting ID#: 342-446-1974.  Our Zoom office is not monitored outside of the above hours

 

Follow us on Instagram @truman.wellness for updates and events

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AFTER-HOURS SUPPORT & RESOURCES 

The Truman College Wellness Center values its students’ mental health & well-being. In the event of an unexpected closure during regular business hours or times outside of our regular operational hours, please see the available community-based resources below if you feel unsafe or are experiencing a mental health emergency.

 

 

Thresholds Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) – 24D/7D/365D

 Click here if you are a student seeking mental health support

 

*Please note, you must live in the 60613, 60640 or 60657 zip codes or be on Truman’s campus for the outreach team to travel to you

 

How It Works

  • Threshold specialists respond to the mental health crisis, acting as an alternative to hospitalization or police response
  • Upon receiving a call from a person experiencing a mental health crisis, Thresholds specialists will work with callers to assess their situation via telephone and determine the appropriate response 
  • This may include dispatching a Crisis Team to caller’s location to assist 
  • Crisis Teams are made up of two Thresholds staff, one of whom is a peer support specialist with lived experience of a mental health condition 

Thresholds Living Room Program – 24H/7D

Click here if you are a student seeking mental health support

 

How It Works

  • Peer-led crisis respite center, an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization 
  • The Living Room at Thresholds is a comfortable, safe, and quiet place for those experiencing a mental health crisis
  • Staff at the Living Room help guests through a screening and assessment process in a natural, comfortable setting 
  • Trauma-informed supports and interventions are available to help meet the needs of each individual

This model has been successful in preventing unnecessary hospitalizations that can be distressing & exacerbate mental health symptoms 

 

MOD (My Own Doc)

Exclusively telehealth-virtual appointments for enrolled CCC students

Click here if you are a student seeking virtual counseling services

 

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Sexual & Reproductive Health 

The Truman Wellness Center partnered with the Institute for Women’s Policy Research to create pathways to services such as access to pregnancy tests & counseling, condoms, referrals to abortion care, menstrual pads & tampons, emergency contraception(Plan B), referrals for HIV & STI prevention & treatment & sexual & reproductive health education for all Truman students. Students can stop in the office or virtually connect with us confidentially to learn more

 

 

Emergency Housing Support 

Coming Soon – please return to this page for updates 

 

 

Gender-based Violence Resources & Support 

Project S.A.F.E. is a district-wide initiative across City Colleges of Chicago funded by a grant from the Office on Violence Against Women. City Colleges’ Wellness Center and trained in providing confidential support, answering questions, walking you through your options, and offering referral support for the following services: legal (civil & criminal), counseling, medical, safety planning, academic support, advocacy & immigration support. 

 

 

Immigrant, Refugee & Asylum Seekers Resources 

Our team supports our student immigrant communities by offering connection to social services, legal aid, financial assistance, housing and other basic needs in collaboration with Chicago-based organizations. 

 

 

Illinois Coalition of Immigrant and Refugee Rights

 

Resource Guide for Immigrants and Refugees

 

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National Crisis Hotlines 

 

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-272-8255 (24 Hours)

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24 Hours)

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746 (24 Hours)

Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-366-8288 

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

LGBTQ Trevor Project Lifeline: 866-488-7386, or text START to 678678 (24 Hours) 

Veteran Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 ext. 1 (24 Hours)

Domestic Violence Support: 1-815-729-1228 (24 Hours)

 

 

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Faculty and Staff

TRC Wellness Center Staff
 
Clinical Director – Karen Caldwell-Littleton, LCPC 
 
Assistant Clinical Director – Marissa Cirilo, LCSW
 
Clinical Counselor – Dawn Napiokowski, LCSW 
 
Case Manager – Geri Pellikan, LPC
 
Case Manager – Jacqueline Resptrepo