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It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. — Aristotle
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, text or call 988.
Alternately, you may:
Contact the Crisis Text Line. The Crisis Text Line serves people across the United States experiencing any type of crisis and provides free, 24/7 emotional support and information through texting with a live, trained specialist. Individuals in the United States can access the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. For more information see https://www.crisistextline.org/
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Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
It's only natural to experience stress; it's also natural to seek help if it feels overwhelming. There is support available through these resources.
Support on Campus
Active Minds
Each campus has an Active Minds Chapter focused on providing peer support through education and on-campus activities.
ADA Reasonable Accommodations
Students with a mental health condition may qualify for accommodations designed to enable the student to remain in school, meet academic standards, and maintain normal social relationships. Students seeking accommodations for a mental health condition can learn more about the process here.
Campus Contacts
Virtual Support
TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform for IECC students, faculty, and staff. The service is free
and provides 24 hours a day/7 days a week access.
How can I access Timely Care?
Visit timelycare.com, access from the MyIECC > Entrata portal landing page, or download the TimelyCare app from your app store.
Once you register with your school email address, you can then start visits from any web-enabled device – smartphone,
tablet, laptop, or desktop – anywhere in the United States.
Who can use TimelyCare?
Enrolled students and current employees.
What services are available?
- TalkNow - 24/7, on-demand emotional support.
- Scheduled Counseling - Select the day, time, and mental health provider of your choice. (6 visits per year)
- Basic Needs Support - Get connected to low or reduced-cost community resources.
- Self-Care Content - Yoga and meditation sessions and group conversations with our providers on a variety of health and well-being topics.
It's easy to use this service, but if you have any questions, additional assistance is available at your campus Learning Commons.
Additional Resources
Mental Health Resource Directory
Mental Health Quick Reference Guide
Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)
Crawford County Community Resource Directory
Early Ed Connect (Indiana)
Family and Social Services Administration (Indiana)
Lawrence County Community Resource Directory
PATH Crisis Center Resource Directory
Richland County Resource Directory
Southern Illinois Resource Guide
The Jed Foundation, a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide of teens and young adults.
Mental Health Screening
Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional. Completing these screenings will help you determine if your recent thoughts or behaviors may be associated with a common, treatable mental health issue. These screenings are anonymous and only take a few minutes to complete.
Take a Screening |