Kish College Veterinary Assistant program resumes in July 2022
The Kishwaukee College Continuing Education department will offer the Fall 2022 Veterinary Assistant program from July 24 through Dec. 16.
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Our first priority is you
Mental Health & Counseling
Kish prides itself on creating a safe and welcoming environment for all its students. Your well-being is a top priority, and that starts with your mental health. Kishwaukee College offers a variety of in-house resources to help students through personal issues along with partnering with community agencies for additional services.
Mental Health Matters
Our quarterly newsletter, Mental Health Matters, is a campus guide for student concerns, offering up-to-date information on how Kish promotes mental well-being. Find the latest issues below.
Personal Online Counseling
To prioritize the well-being of our students, Kishwaukee College provides online therapy through the digital mental health service Talkspace. Talkspace offers free, confidential therapy to all full-time and part-time Kish students.
Talk with your therapist via:
- Text
- Voice messages
- Video
- Online live sessions (One 30-minute session per month. If you need more than one session a month, please contact your assigned Academic Advisor.)
Get started with Talkspace today. Register at any time.
- Visit www.talkspace.com/kish
- Click “Get Started”
- Enter “KishTherapy” when prompted for your organization name
If you have any questions about Talkspace, please reach out to your assigned Academic Advisor. If you are unsure who your assigned Academic Advisor is, contact Student Services at 815-825-9375 or onestop@kish.edu for assistance. To learn about in-person counseling services, contact your Academic Advisor or refer to the “Community Resources” section listed below.
Community Resources
Kishwaukee College partners with several DeKalb and Ogle County community agencies to provide resources for non-emergency and emergency services outside of the classroom. The community resources include counseling, childcare services, domestic violence services, mental health, family planning, suicide prevention, substance abuse, etc., and are available 24 hours a day.
The list below provides information on resources and services available for students:
Ben Gordon Center 815-756-4875
Crisis Hotline: 866-242-0111
DeKalb, IL 60115
Provides confidential assessments for family, individual and group counseling services, substance abuse assessment and education.
Crisis Hotline: 866-242-0111
DeKalb, IL 60115
Provides confidential assessments for family, individual and group counseling services, substance abuse assessment and education.
815-758-8616
1325 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115
Provides casework services to help families resolve marital and family difficulties. Also provides individual, family, group counseling and divorce mediation.
Sinnissippi Center
Rochelle: 815-562-3801
1321 North 7th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068
Comprehensive family and individual counseling services; mental health problems, alcohol and other drug dependency.
Crisis Hotline: 800-242-7642
Rochelle: 815-562-3801
1321 North 7th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068
Comprehensive family and individual counseling services; mental health problems, alcohol and other drug dependency.
Crisis Hotline: 800-242-7642
Online resource and screening tool for college mental health. Learn the signs and
symptoms of mental health and other disorders, while receiving expert advice. Receive
help now and learn what resources and services are available on and off campus, and
help a friend by learning the warning signs and what you can do.
Phone: 2-1-1
Available to anyone looking for basic needs, crisis and mental health services, financial
assistance, health care, support groups, etc. This non-emergency search engine allows
students to dial 2-1-1 directly from their cell phone and speak to a live referral
worker 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
NIU Psychological Services Center
815-753-0591
Wirtz Hall, DeKalb, IL
Family, couple and individual counseling for residents of Northern Illinois. Sliding fee scale.
815-753-0591
Wirtz Hall, DeKalb, IL
Family, couple and individual counseling for residents of Northern Illinois. Sliding fee scale.
CHANGES Counseling, LLC
815-501-2088
604 N. Main St., Rochelle, IL 61068
Provides counseling and support to those struggling with life's challenges.
815-501-2088
604 N. Main St., Rochelle, IL 61068
Provides counseling and support to those struggling with life's challenges.
To report Suspected Child Abuse call: 800-252-2873 or 911
Children and Family Services (DCFS)
815-787-5300
760 Peace Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115
This agency handles child abuse cases, foster children, day care centers and day care homes.
Children and Family Services (DCFS)
815-787-5300
760 Peace Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115
This agency handles child abuse cases, foster children, day care centers and day care homes.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK (8255)
Suicide prevention education, counseling and survivors support groups.
800-273-TALK (8255)
Suicide prevention education, counseling and survivors support groups.
Safe Passage 24-Hour Hotline
815-756-5228 (phone) 815-393-1995 (text)
P.O. Box 621, DeKalb, IL 60115
Services for victims of domestic violence.
Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling
815-636-9811
4990 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108
Services for victims of sexual assault.
HOPE of Ogle County
815-562-8890
PO Box 131, Rochelle, IL 61068
Services for victims of domestic violence.
We Care Pregnancy Clinic
Text: 815-780-9097 Call: 815-748-4242
403 North 5th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115
Pregnancy testing and counseling.
DeKalb County Health Department
815-758-6673
2550 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115
Pregnancy testing and counseling.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
National Helpline
1-800-662-4357 (HELP)
State of Illinois Helpline (Opioid Assistance)
1-833-2FINDHELP (1-833-234-6343)
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Kishwaukee College earns ICCTA Equity and Diversity Award
Recognizing Kishwaukee College's commitment to equity, the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) has recognized Kish with the 2022 Equity and Diversity Award. The honor recognizes the commitment of Kish’s Board of Trustees and leadership to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion in the College's education programs.
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