In addition to services offered at Counseling and Consultation Services and other locations on the NIU campus, there are mental health resources available in the surrounding community. If you have questions about these resources or would like to discuss options that might best meet your specific needs, please call our office at 815-753-1206 and ask to speak with a counselor.
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling and Support Groups
Substance Use Support Groups
Fees for Services
When setting up counseling services through organizations outside of NIU, it is important to make sure that they accept your insurance. Insurance information can usually be found on the website of the organization you approach. Staff members with this organization should also be able to answer your questions. Your health insurance company should also be able to provide the names of mental health professionals who are in their network. This information can typically be found on the insurance company’s website.
Once you have found a provider who accepts your insurance, it is important to ask what the co-pay is. A co-pay is a small fee that an individual pays for each counseling session, and the insurance company pays the rest of the fee for counseling services.
Some organizations provide services on a sliding scale for people without insurance. They will charge you based on your current financial situation.