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Counseling Services

Counseling Services Offered

  • Free, goal-focused, collaborative, short-term, confidential, individual, and group counseling services for DePaul students.
  • Brief Screening & Consultations (BSC) over the phone.
  • Drop-in Emergent Care Services at each campus during office hours listed below:
    • ​Lincoln Park - Monday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm
    • Loop - Wednesdays, 2pm to 4pm (no Summer drop-ins at Loop)
  • Collaboration with faculty, staff, family, and friends who want to support student care.
  • Psychoeducational workshops and presentations for a variety of topics including adaptive coping skills, stress management, effective communication, relationships, time management, mindfulness, etc.
  • Assistance with community-based referrals for therapy and psychiatry services.​

​Learn about DePaul's 24/7 Mental Health Support Line!​​



Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Schedule an Appointment

Schedule an Appointment

Schedule an Appointment

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Let's Talk Program

Learn About Let's Talk

off campus referrals

Off-Campus Referrals

Find an Off-Campus Provider

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Sexual & Relationship Violence Prevention

Explore SRVP Resources

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​Hours & Locations

student center

Lincoln Park Counseling Center

HOURS
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday*

*On Wednesday mornings, all UCAPS staff are in Lincoln Park for staff training.

UCAPS is open year-round, except for weekends and university holidays.

LOCATION
2250 N. Sheffield Avenue
Student Center, Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60614

SW corner of Sheffield and Belden

lewis center

Loop Counseling Center

HOURS
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday*

*On Wednesday mornings, all UCAPS staff are in Lincoln Park for staff training.

UCAPS is open year-round, except for weekends and university holidays.

LOCATION
25 E. Jackson Boulevard
Lewis Center, Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60604

SW corner of Wabash and Jackson

​In case of an Urgent or Life-Threatening Emergency:

  • Call 911, go to your nearest emergency room.
  • If you are on campus call Public Safety: 1-773-325-7777 (Lincoln Park) or 1-312-362-8400 (Loop).

Talk to a 24/7 Care Line Counselor

  • Call 773-325-CARE (2273) and press 1, when prompted.  

​Deaf or hard of hearing students, can use TTY service by calling 1 (855) 279-6759​.​

Mental Health Screenings
Everyone experiences stress, sadness and anxiety from time to time—it’s part of life. But if you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or unable to do the things you once enjoyed, it may be time to assess your emotional health. If you are concerned about yourself or someone you love, take a few minutes to visit the mental health screening website to  complete a free anonymous self-assessment.

Online Resources

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