Veteran Resources

Veterans Affairs at The University of Illinois Springfield is dedicated to assisting veterans in taking full advantage of educational benefits.

Trauma

The following links contain helpful information about recovering from traumatic events:

Suicide

Most suicidal individuals give some warning of their intentions. The most effective way to prevent a friend or loved one from taking his or her life is to recognize the factors that put people at risk for suicide. Take warning signs seriously and know how to respond.

Substance Abuse: E-toke

e-TOKE

• Want feedback on your use of marijuana? Complete the e-TOKE and see where you stand.

What is the e-TOKE or Cannabis e-CheckUpToGo??

The Cannabis e-CheckUpToGo is a cannabis-specific brief assessment and feedback tool designed to reduce cannabis use among college students.

Substance Abuse

Substance abuse is a concern with which many people struggle. Some common reasons that people use alcohol and drugs are: to escape problems or relieve anxiety, to fit in, to celebrate social occasions, and to relieve boredom.

Substance abuse increases the risk of harm from accidents and violence, and can result in missing classes or work, strained relationships, health problems, legal difficulties, and physical dependence.

Stress

Stress can feel overwhelming at the college level! There are deadlines to meet, professors to impress, resumes to compose and mail out, finals to study for — not to mention attempts at having a social life!

The Counseling Center staff members understand these issues and want to help you deal with them.

Stalking

Stalking is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. Stalking is a crime. National Center for Victims of Crime

Spring Break Safety

Spring break is a great time for students to relax, hang out with friends, and enjoy time off from school.

Sexual Violence Prevention

The Sexual Violence Prevention Program — along with our campus’ other policies, procedures and programming — can help our campus address the Campus SaVE Act requirements.  The Campus SaVE Act is an update to the Clery Act, expanding the scope of this legislation in terms of reporting, response, and prevention education requi