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Kishwaukee College provides a range of support services to assist students with personal matters, including collaboration with Talkspace for online personal therapy and community organizations to offer support.
Our monthly 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.
To prioritize the well-being of our students, Kishwaukee College provides personal online therapy through the digital mental health service Talkspace. Talkspace offers free, confidential therapy to all full-time and part-time Kish students.
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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.
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 use, etc., and are available 24 hours a day.
The list below provides information on resources and services available for students:
HOPE of Ogle County
815-562-8890
PO Box 131, Rochelle, IL 61068
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.
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.
DeKalb County Health Department
815-758-6673
2550 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115
Pregnancy testing and counseling.
We Care Pregnancy Clinic
Text: 815-780-9097 Call: 815-748-4242
403 North 5th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115
Pregnancy testing and counseling.
Kishwaukee College will offer six Fast-Track career programs during the Fall 2025 semester. Kish Fast-Track programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 8-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build upon skills with additional training.
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