USF Counseling & Wellness Center

Eligibility & Cost

The Counseling & Wellness Center welcomes all registered USF students. When emergency care or hospitalization is required, arrangements will be made for transfer to a local hospital at the student’s expense. The wellness center also provides services to faculty, administrators and staff (referral and/or consultation only). There is no fee for services provided to students or univeristy employees.

Hours & Contact Info

COUNSELING OFFICE

Tower Hall, Second Floor - Room S213

800-236-3231

Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

A counselor is available in the event of immediate need after hours and on weekends by calling 800-236-3231.

WELLNESS OFFICE & HEALTH RECORDS

Tower Hall, Second Floor - Room S213

815-740-3864

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome. Scheduled appointments are preferred for vaccines.

Additional Resources

ON-CAMPUS HELP

Emergency/Safety & Security .... 815-740-3200

Wellness Center 815-740-3864

Counseling 800-236-3231

University Ministry 815-740-2274

OFF-CAMPUS HELP

Police, Fire, Paramedics .................... 911

Crisis Line (24-hour) 815-722-3344

Groundwork (Domestic Violence) 815-729-1228

Poison Control 800-942-5969

Medical - Hospitals

Ascension Saint Joseph

333 Madison Street, Joliet

Main ........................... 815-725-7133

Emergency Room ............ 815-741-7660

Silver Cross Hospital

1900 Silver Cross Boulevard, New Lenox Main 815-740-1100

Emergency Room 815-740-7051

Medical - Quick Care Facilities

Emmediate Cure. . . . . . . . . . . . 815-733-5952

1508 Essington Road, Unit 5, Joliet

Physician Immediate Cure. . . . . . 815-725-2121

8oo N. Larkin Avenue, Joliet

Sexual Assault Services Center 815-730-8984

Will County Health Department 815-727-8670

Will County Mental Health Services 815-727-8521

Our Mission

The University of St. Francis Counseling & Wellness Center promotes the holistic health and development of students through the delivery of a variety of services, resources and programs. We strive to foster healthy decision-making, to empower students to be active partners in their own health care and to assist them in achieving their life goals.

COUNSELING

The Counseling Office offers services led by a licensed clinical professional therapist for personal issues that may interfere with the student’s ability to meet his or her responsibilities. If a specialist is needed, the Counseling Office will refer individuals to providers outside the university. There is no fee for services provided to students. A counselor is also available for consultation or to give presentations on mental health topics if needed.

HEALTH RECORDS

The Wellness Office staff assists University of St. Francis students with the electronic submission of their health records. Questions regarding emails or texts received regarding health records, as well as details about what is required for students attending a four-year institution, can be directed to the staff in this office.

Health Record Submission

• Take a photo with your phone of the document you need to submit

• Log in to the MyUSF portal

• Type Health and Medical Records in the search bar in the portal

• To submit your documents, tap “click here”

• Choose file, select your document, and upload

WELLNESS

The university’s registered nurse provides immediate care for minor health problems, basic first aid, emergency assessment and administration of required immunizations for compliance. Referrals may be made to appropriate medical personnel and/or community agencies as needed or requested.

Proof of Immunization is required from all students born after 1956 who are registered for six or more credit hours, according to Illinois state law. Any student not in compliance will be denied registration, housing and participation in athletic events. It is recommended that all students, especially those in residence halls, obtain the meningitis vaccine prior to the start of school.

Student health insurance is available through the university for all traditional students and student athletes registered for 12 or more credit hours.

HEALTH RECORD REQUIREMENTS

Profile Form/Health History

Physical Form (within 90 days) Athletes Only

Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (within last 10 years) - If you are an international student, 3 doses are required.

MMR (2 doses) of Measles, Mumps and Rubella

TB skin test (Mantoux) X (within last year)

Hepatitis B (3 doses) Recommended Recommended

Meningitis (1 dose after 16 years of age)