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Counseling Resources

The Office of Support and Advocacy provides individual, couples, family and group counseling services.  Services are private and confidential.  Appointments can be arranged by contacting OSA at (815) 753-0940. The focus of counseling is to help students and families resolve personal difficulties which may or may not be directly related to the campus tragedy. 

 

The OSA offers several support groups for individuals most affected by 2/14/08:

 

  • An on-campus student group focused on fostering resilience and learning ways to effectively deal with stress.  This group will be arranged according to participant’s schedules. 

  • Family Support Groups will be held during the academic year from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. at the NIU Hoffman Estates Regional Center, Room 107. Please RSVP the day before the meeting by calling 815-753-0940.

Oct 22, Nov 19, Jan 21, Feb 25, Mar 25, April 22

 

The office also encourages students to utilize the many resources currently available at NIU. Please contact

Sheryl Frye at (815) 753-0940; she will connect you with the appropriate campus resource.  

General Resources

PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Resources for families, survivors and professionals.