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Student Counseling

Do you have concerns that are getting in the way of your college success?

  • Anxiety/Stress/Test Anxiety
  • Alcohol/Drug Dependence
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Grief/Loss
  • Homesickness
  • Relationship Issues
  • Roommate Issues
  • Study Skills
  • Workload

Free counseling with an on-site Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor is available to all Methodist College students. Confidentiality is maintained, and no information is released without the consent of the student. When appropriate, referrals can be made to other community resources.

What is the process for a student to seek counseling?

Students can determine for themselves that they would like to contact the counselor for an appointment. It is also possible for faculty, professional staff, and resident assistants to suggest to the student that a counseling/coaching session might be helpful.

Call the Student Counselor, Debra Disney, at (309) 671-5177, to schedule an appointment.

First Appointment and subsequent sessions

In the first appointment, the student identifies concerns and issues. Together, the counselor and student will set therapeutic goals for subsequent sessions. The number of subsequent sessions will vary, depending on issues, goals, and student availability. Sessions can be face-to-face, in Office 606, or they can be by telephone or webcam.

Student Counselor Contact Information

Debra Disney, MSEd, LCPC

Office 606
Phone:  (309) 671-5177
Fax:  (309) 680-2512

Student Counselor Office Hours

Monday - Tuesday       9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday     8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Other Helpful Contact Information

Crisis Hotline:
(309) 673-7373
         (a trained helper is available to talk 24 hours per day/7 days per
         week)
Center for Prevention of Abuse: (309) 681-4111 or 1-800-559-7233
         (Victims of sexual assault, domestic violence)
Emergency Response Service:
 (309) 671-8084
         (Trained helpers can transport a person who is actively suicidal)

Confidentiality

All contact with the counselor is kept in strict confidence.  If the counselor and student think that it would be helpful to share any information with another health provider or family member, the student can choose to give permission by completing a Release of Information form.

According to the Illinois Mental Health and Development Disabilities Confidentiality Act there are three situations when a counselor is required to release information, even if the student has not given permission:

  • A minor child is at risk of being abused or neglected.
  • A student the counselor is working with is at risk of serious injury to him/herself.
  • A student the counselor is working with is threatening serious harm to another person.

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